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Kioxia and SanDisk unveil world's densest 3D NAND flash for data centers

Kioxia and SanDisk have unveiled a new 3D NAND flash memory chip, the BiCS10, boasting the world's highest storage density at 37 Gb/mm2. This advancement, featuring 332 active layers and an interface speed of up to 4,800 MT/s, is primarily targeted at high-capacity, data center-grade SSDs, particularly those used in AI infrastructure. The companies also highlighted power efficiency improvements and anticipate lower costs compared to competing high-density NAND solutions. AI

IMPACT This new high-density NAND flash technology is poised to enable more powerful and cost-effective storage solutions for AI workloads and data centers.

RANK_REASON Significant advancement in storage technology with implications for data centers and AI infrastructure. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.7]

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Kioxia and SanDisk unveil world's densest 3D NAND flash for data centers

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  1. Tom's Hardware TIER_1 English(EN) · Anton Shilov ·

    Kioxia and Sandisk demonstrate the world's highest-density 3D NAND flash — 332 active layers and up to 4,800 MT/s interface

    Kioxia and Sandisk introduce BiCS10 3D QLC NAND device with a record areal density of over 37 Gbit/mm^2.