Introduction to Micron’s Ninth-Generation TLC NAND
Micron Technology, Inc. recently announced a significant milestone in the storage industry by shipping its ninth-generation (G9) TLC NAND in SSDs. This innovation positions Micron as the first to achieve such advancements in the technology. The new G9 NAND presents the industry’s highest transfer speed of 3.6 GB/s, offering unmatched bandwidth for data reading and writing processes.
Unrivaled Performance and Efficiency
The Micron G9 NAND stands out with its best-in-class performance, ideal for artificial intelligence (AI) applications and data-intensive tasks spanning from personal devices to enterprise and cloud data centers. According to Scott DeBoer, Executive Vice President of Technology and Products at Micron, “The shipment of Micron G9 NAND is a testament to Micron’s prowess in process technology and design innovations.” Notably, the G9 NAND is up to 73% denser than competing technologies, leading to more compact and efficient storage solutions.
Advanced Design and Technical Specifics
Micron’s G9 NAND leverages the fastest NAND I/O speed in the industry to cater to high-throughput needs, achieving 50% faster data transfer than any existing NAND in an SSD. Performance benefits also include up to 99% higher write bandwidth and 88% better read bandwidth per die compared to current market offerings. These advantages provide both performance and energy efficiency gains in SSDs and embedded NAND solutions. Furthermore, the G9 NAND fits in a compact 11.5 mm x 13.5 mm package, saving 28% more space than its competitors.
Micron 2650 NVMe SSD: A Benchmark Product
The Micron 2650 NVMe SSD, integrated with the G9 TLC NAND, promises a superior user experience for everyday computing tasks. Prasad Alluri, Vice President and General Manager of Client Storage at Micron, stated, “Near theoretical saturation levels for PCIe Gen 4, the Micron 2650 SSD uses our new G9 NAND to push the boundaries of what a value TLC client SSD can achieve.” It outshines competitors with up to 38% higher PCMark 10 benchmark scores, setting a new standard in the SSD market.
Future-Ready Technology
Jeff Janukowicz, Research Vice President of IDC’s Solid State Drives and Enabling Technologies, emphasizes the increasing need for high-performance storage solutions driven by AI advancements. The Micron 2650 NVMe SSD exemplifies how the latest NAND innovations can meet these demands. Delivering up to 103% better sequential write and 85% better random write compared to rivals, the Micron 2650 excels in providing class-leading performance for a wide range of users.
