Samsung Launches First 8th Generation V-NAND Technology Automotive SSD
Samsung Launches AM9C1, Leading the Way in High-Performance In-Vehicle Storage Solutions
Seoul, South Korea – September 24, 2024 – Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., a leading global supplier of advanced memory technology, today announced the development of the industry’s first PCIe 4.0 automotive-grade SSD based on eighth-generation vertical NAND (V-NAND). With industry-leading read and write speeds and enhanced reliability, the new Automotive SSD AM9C1 is an ideal solution for automotive applications with in-vehicle AI capabilities.
256GB AM9C1 Improves Energy Efficiency and Performance
The new 256GB AM9C1 automotive SSD is approximately 50% more energy efficient than its predecessor, the AM991, and will deliver sequential read speeds of up to 4,400 megabytes per second (MB/s) and sequential write speeds of 400MB/s. This makes the AM9C1 a high-performance, high-capacity automotive storage solution ideal for autonomous vehicles and other applications that require powerful data processing capabilities.
Samsung Strengthens Collaboration with Global Autonomous Driving Manufacturers
“We are working with global autonomous vehicle manufacturers by providing high-performance, high-capacity automotive products,” said Hyunduk Cho, vice president and head of the automotive group of Samsung Electronics’ memory business. “Samsung will continue to lead the physical AI memory market, covering everything from autonomous driving to robotics.”
5nm controller and SLC mode enhance performance
Based on Samsung’s 5 nanometer (nm) controller and offering single-level cell (SLC) namespace capabilities, the AM9C1 demonstrates high performance when handling large data files. By switching from its native triple-level cell (TLC) state to SLC mode, users can enjoy read speeds of up to 4,700MB/s and write speeds of 1,400MB/s, while also benefiting from the additional reliability of an SLC SSD.
256GB AM9C1 to be Mass-Produced Soon
256GB AM9C1 is currently sampling with key partners and is expected to begin mass production before the end of this year. To meet the growing demand for high-capacity automotive SSDs, Samsung plans to launch multiple storage configurations from 128GB to 2 terabytes (TB). The industry's largest 2TB model is scheduled to start mass production early next year.
Meets Strict Quality Standards
Through enhanced board-level testing, Samsung's new automotive SSD products meet the automotive semiconductor quality standard AEC-Q100 Grade 2, ensuring stable operation over a wide temperature range of -40°C to 105°C. This shows that the AM9C1 not only leads in performance, but also meets high standards in durability and stability.
Multiple Certifications Obtained
To further meet the automotive industry’s high standards for durability and stability, Samsung has also conducted various quality assurance processes. In March this year, the company obtained ASPICE CL3 certification for its UFS 3.1 products. In addition, Samsung is actively pursuing CSMS (Cyber Security Management System) certification based on ISO/SAE 21434 to enhance the technical reliability and stability of its automotive solutions.
Samsung continues to improve product quality
“ASPICE and ISO/SAE 21434 certifications are milestones that confirm the reliability and stability of our technology,” said Hwaseok Oh, executive vice president of Samsung Electronics’ memory business. “Samsung will continue to improve the stability and quality of its products to provide the best solutions for key partners.”