Kingston Digital, Inc., the Flash memory affiliate of Kingston Technology Company, Inc., a world leader in memory products and technology solutions, announced today it had developed a line of Industrial Temp solid-state drives specifically for system builders and design engineers that require a wider operating temperature range for extreme environments. These SSDs are designed for devices such as self-serve kiosks, digital signage, robots, point of sale, and military and agriculture applications among others.
With support for SATA interfaces, these industrial SSDs will be available in 128GB through 1TB capacities in industrial operating temperature range (-40°C to 85°C) to address climate-controlled and non-climate-controlled environments. Kingston i-Temp SATA SSDs include 2.5-inch and M.2 2280 form factors to offer advanced SATA 3, 6Gbps controllers that automatically perform wear-leveling, garbage collection and other vital NAND Flash management features. They also incorporate high speed next-generation 3D NAND Flash Memory and are drop-in replacements for HDDs delivering higher reliability and up to 20x greater performance.
Add a commentThermaltake, a leading PC DIY brand for premium hardware solutions, is proud to announce the launch of the MS-1 M.2 2280 SSD Cooler. The MS-1 Cooler features an active high-speed micro fan, direct-contact heat pipe, and a high-quality aluminum heatsink, keeping the Gen5 SSD cool effectively. With this latest cooler, you can prevent SSDs from overheating and achieve a smoother gaming experience.
Upgrading to a Gen5 SSD with higher read/write speeds can accelerate your PCs’ loading time. However, without proper heat dissipation, the high temperature may cause a significant reduction in the SDDs performance. The MS-1 M.2 2280 SSD Cooler can help you solve this problem! It comes with an active cooling system that can lower temperature efficiently, enabling you to enjoy gameplay with read/write speeds exceeding 10K.
Add a commentApricorn, the leading manufacturer of software-free, 256-bit AES XTS hardware-encrypted USB data storage devices, today announced the release of a 24TB version of its Aegis Padlock DT and Padlock DT FIPS Desktop Drives. Continuing its position as an industry leader, Apricorn is the first to bring a 24TB encrypted drive to market, delivering high performance and mass capacity to industries such as healthcare, financial services, education, and government, while ensuring the security of users’ data. This is the third time Apricorn has brought to market the industry’s largest capacity hardware encrypted USB drive, having previously done so in 20TB and 22TB sizes.
“Microsoft this month disclosed that the nation state attack it identified in January was still not fully contained. Since Microsoft is so deeply entrenched in just about every facet of our workflow, encrypting and storing data offline adds a layer of protection and resilience in the face of potential future attacks that could stem from breaches of this nature,” said Kurt Markley, U.S. Managing Director at Apricorn. “The Aegis Padlock DT line is an ideal way for large organizations to protect vast amounts of data at rest in a highly secure and economic way.”
Add a commentTEAMGROUP, the global leading provider of premium storage solutions, announced the launch of two new lightweight solutions today: the PD20M Mag Portable SSD, exclusively designed by TEAMGROUP and MagSafe compatible, and the ULTRA CR-I MicroSD Memory Card Reader. Starting the year strong with leading technology and innovative product design capabilities, TEAMGROUP continues to provide users with novel and compact solutions to meet diverse application needs.
The TEAMGROUP PD20M Mag External SSD is a storage device exclusively developed by TEAMGROUP, MagSafe compatible, making it a perfect fit for mobile devices. It has excellent portability, weighing only 40 g and measuring 70 mm in length, 62 mm in width, and ultra-thin at just 8.2 mm. With a maximum storage capacity of 2 TB, it is capable of continuous 4K 60fps recording for up to 144 minutes when recording in ProRes format. The PD20M Mag External SSD utilizes a USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C interface, is compatible with the Apple iPhone 15 Pro series, and supports Thunderbolt interface ports. Whether connecting to a desktop or laptop running Windows or MacOS, it can achieve a maximum transfer speed of 20 Gbps, effortlessly and efficiently handling user data transfer needs.
Add a commentLexar, a leading global brand of flash memory solutions, is excited to introduce the SL500 Portable SSD, the latest addition to its portable SSD lineup. Featuring a super-slim, solid aluminum unibody construction that fits in the palm of your hand, the Lexar SL500 Portable SSD delivers exceptional 2000MB/s max read and 1800MB/s max write speeds for maximized efficiency.
The SL500 Portable SSD is compatible with a wide range of devices. It is a slim and convenient companion for the iPhone 15 series, serving as a backup for photos, videos, and more. It pairs especially well with iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max devices. It supports Apple Pro Res Recording allowing users to shoot directly to the drive in 4K at up to 60FPS. Paired with Mac® OSX 10.6+, Windows® 11/10/7/8, or Android 4.4+, it offers substantial extra storage. It can also be used to store massive game files for PlayStation™4, PlayStation™4 Pro, PlayStation™5 with system software version 4.50 or higher (playing or storing PS4™ games; storing PS5™games), Xbox One, and Xbox™ Series™ X | S (playing or storing Xbox One™ games; storing Xbox Series X | S games). It also comes with Lexar DataShield™, a 256-bit AES encryption software to keep files secure.
Add a commentTeam Group Inc. introduces the D500R microSD Secure Encrypted Memory Card, continuing the "Security Solution" technology of TEAMGROUP, which integrates security keys and hardware encryption systems to effectively protect important data stored within the memory card. The D500R microSD distinguishes itself from typical memory card products by not only providing customers with writing protection and Write Once Read Many (WORM) functionality but also allowing binding to authorized platforms for identification, enhancing data storage, and important device usage security protection needs.
TEAMGROUP‘s new D500R microSD Secure Encrypted Memory Card supports capacities of up to 512GB with a reading speed of up to 90MB/s to ensure fast and smooth device operation. It complies with the A1 device performance class and V10 video specifications, allowing for full utilization while recording in common 4K formats. And provides key settings and platform binding to ensure information security. The product offers flexible settings for users to customize according to their actual application needs, enabling the write function or adjusting the write protection only to ensure highly secure data storage and prevent the loss of important files due to operating errors.
Add a commentSilicon Motion Technology Corporation ("Silicon Motion"), a global leader in designing and marketing NAND flash controllers for solid state storage devices, today introduced its UFS (Universal Flash Storage) 4.0 controller, the SM2756, as the flagship of the industry's broadest merchant portfolio of UFS controller solutions for the growing requirements of AI-powered smartphones as well as other high-performance applications including automotive and edge computing. The company also added a new, second generation SM2753 UFS3.1 controller to broaden its portfolio of controllers now supporting UFS4.0 to UFS2.2 standards. Silicon Motion's UFS portfolio delivers high-performance and low power embedded storage for flagship to mainstream and value mobile and computing devices, supporting the broadest range of NAND flash, including next-generation high speed 3D TLC and QLC NAND.
The new SM2756 UFS 4.0 controller solution is the world's most advanced controller, built on leading 6nm EUV technology and using MIPI M-PHY low-power architecture, providing the right balance of high performance and power efficiency to enable the all day computing needs of today's premium and AI mobile devices. The SM2756 achieves sequential read performance exceeding 4,300 MB/s and sequential write speeds of over 4,000 MB/s and supports the broadest range of 3D TLC and QLC NAND flash with densities of up to 2TB.
Add a commentHitachi LG Data Storage, SK hynix's global distributor has recently unveiled the 'Tube T31,' a novel USB stick-type SSD, in Japan and Korea. This innovative product aims to alleviate the storage constraints of gaming devices like PlayStation 5 and Xbox. The Tube T31 features a sleek and lightweight design, making it suitable for a variety of devices including gaming consoles, PCs, laptops, and smart TVs. With an impressive transfer rate of 10Gbps and sequential read and write speeds of up to 1,000MB/s, it meets the demands of avid gamers.
Following its favorable reception in Japan and Korea, Hitachi LG Data Storage is preparing for a global launch of the Tube T31, with a special spring promotion targeted at console gaming enthusiasts worldwide. The promotion is tailored specifically for customers in 10 countries, including the US, Canada, Mexico, UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Australia, and Singapore.
Add a commentSamsung Electronics Co., Ltd., the world leader in advanced memory technology, today announced that it has started sampling its 256-gigabyte (GB) SD Express microSD card with sequential read speed of up to 800 megabytes per second (MB/s) and has commenced mass production of its 1-terabyte (TB) UHS-1 microSD card. With the introduction of its next-generation microSD card line-up, Samsung aims to provide differentiated memory solutions required for tomorrow’s mobile computing and on-device AI applications.
“With our two new microSD cards, Samsung has provided effective solutions to address the growing demands of mobile computing and on-device AI,” said Hangu Sohn, Vice President of the Memory Brand Product Biz Team at Samsung Electronics. “Despite their tiny size, these memory cards deliver powerful SSD-like performance and capacity to help users get more out of demanding modern and future applications.”
Add a commentTranscend Information Inc. (Transcend), a premier manufacturer of embedded memory products and storage solutions, is proud to announce the launch of the all-new MTS570P, a Power Loss Protection (PLP) SSD aimed at enhancing storage reliability for embedded systems. Engineered with a compact form factor without compromising on performance, it is an ideal solution for edge servers, IoV systems, network switches, POS machines, and various other types of edge devices.
Power Loss Protection: Data Integrity & Stability Guaranteed
Power Loss Protection (PLP) stands as a critical feature in modern embedded systems, particularly when used in rugged environments. Its main purpose is to safeguard data integrity during unstable power supply or unexpected power loss/failure, ultimately enhancing overall system reliability and safety by providing a stable and secure storage solution.