KIOXIA announced its industry’s first Universal Flash Storage (UFS) Ver. 4.0 of embedded flash memory devices for automotive applications was named a winner in the Memory & Storage category of the Embedded Computing Design (ECD) electronica Best in Show Awards at the electronica 2024. Submissions were evaluated by the ECD Content Team, with ratings assigned according to the entry’s design superiority, comparative performance, and prospective market influence.
KIOXIA’s Automotive UFS 4.0 embedded flash memory devices set a new benchmark in automotive memory solutions with their exceptional speed and capacity. They address critical automotive demands by offering robust performance, advanced diagnostics, and improved data reliability in a wide temperature range, all while meeting AEC-Q100 Grade 2 requirements. Built to the JEDEC UFS standard specification for forward compatibility, the devices integrate KIOXIA’s advanced BiCS FLASH 3D TLC flash memory technology and controller, making them a significant advancement in automotive data storage, poised to enhance the functionality and user experience of next-generation vehicles in the era of 5G connectivity.
“We are honoured that our Automotive UFS Ver. 4.0 has been named a winner in the Memory & Storage category,” says Axel Störmann, VP & Chief Technology Officer at KIOXIA Europe GmbH. “Our gratitude extends to ECD for this distinction. It is of significant importance to us to support customers through a comprehensive capacity lineup and reliable, application-tailored UFS solutions for the increasingly sophisticated needs of future automotive systems.”
