Samsung starts mass-scale production of 9th-gen V-NAND

In a major development in the memory market, Samsung has started the mass production of 9th-generation V-NAND (Vertical NAND) this month, i.e., April’24. It delivers a 50% improvement in bit density over the previous generation and comes equipped with the Channel Hole Etching technology.

According to the official press release, the new generation of V-NAND is more effective, reliable, and long-lasting, given the application of recent innovations like cell interference avoidance and cell life extension.

The 9th-generation V-NAND consumes 10% less power, making it an ideal solution for years to come as concerns regarding carbon emissions are on the rise.

On the release of the 9th-generation V-NAND, SungHoi Hur from Samsung Electronics said,

We are excited to deliver the industry’s first 9th-gen V-NAND which will bring future applications leaps forward. In order to address the evolving needs for NAND flash solutions, Samsung has pushed the boundaries in cell architecture and operational scheme for our next-generation product. Through our latest V-NAND, Samsung will continue to set the trend for the high-performance, high-density solid-state drive (SSD) market that meets the needs for the coming AI generation.

With a new NAND-flash interface, Toggle 5.1, the 9th-generation V-NAND improves the data input/output to 3.2 Gbps, a 33% increase over the previous generation.

Samsung beginning the mass production of the 9th-generation V-NAND comes at the heels of Artificial Intelligence (AI) gaining prominence and finding integration in a wide array of tasks. And with the latest innovation, Samsung aims to create an AI-oriented solution!

It will also be interesting to watch how the 9th-generation V-NAND affects the cost factor, as SSD and HDD prices have increased recently.

The South Korea-based tech giant is also expected to begin production of the QLC (Quad-level Cell) model by the second half of 2024.

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