Samsung Electronics announced the industry’s first PCIe 4.0 automotive SSD based on eighth-generation vertical NAND (V-NAND).
Undoubtedly, Samsung is one of the leading brands in advanced memory technology; now it has successfully built the ever-first PCIe 4.0 automotive SSD of the tech industry. The newly developed auto SSD, AM9C1, is an optimal solution for on-device AI capabilities in automotive applications.
The new 256GB auto SSD features about 50% upgraded power efficiency as compared to its predecessor, the AM991. It delivers up to 4,400 MB/s read and 400 MB/s write speeds. The SSD is built with a 5nm controller and SLC Namespace2 feature, which helps to offer high-end performance for large files.
It can switch from TLC mode to SLC mode, which boosts 4,700 MB/s read and 1,400 MB/s write speeds while offering added reliability. Currently, the 256GB AM9C1 is being sampled by key partners. It’s expected that mass production could begin by the end of this year.
Samsung is looking forward to offering multiple storage capacities for the AM9C1 ranging from 128GB to 2TB to address the growing demand for high-capacity automotive SSDs. The 2TB model is all set to offer the industry’s largest capacity in this product category and is scheduled to begin mass production in early 2025. The auto SSD meets the AEC-Q10003 Grade 2 standard, which will help to ensure performance in extreme temperatures.
