Samsung Electronics has announced the commencement of mass production for its new automotive Universal Flash Storage (UFS) 3.1 memory solution designed specifically for in-vehicle infotainment (IVI) systems.
This cutting-edge solution offers unparalleled energy efficiency, enabling car manufacturers to provide consumers with the ultimate mobility experience.
The UFS 3.1 lineup will be available in three variants: 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB, catering to diverse customer requirements. This enhanced lineup enables more efficient battery life management for future automotive applications, including electric and autonomous vehicles.
Notably, the 256GB model consumes approximately 33% less energy compared to its predecessor. It also boasts impressive performance with a sequential write speed of 700 megabytes per second (MB/s) and a sequential read speed of 2,000 MB/s.
“Samsung’s new UFS 3.1 solution addresses a wide range of customer needs for optimized IVI systems while pushing forward with next-generation memory trends that require higher ESG standards,” said Hyunduk Cho, Vice President of Memory Product Planning Team at Samsung Electronics. “We aim to expand our presence in the automotive semiconductor market, following the introduction of our UFS 3.1 solution for advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS).”
The newly launched automotive UFS 3.1 solution complies with the AEC-Q100 Grade2, a semiconductor quality standard for vehicles. This certification guarantees stable performance across an extensive temperature range, from -40°C to 105°C.
Samsung is set to supply its UFS 3.1 products to global automakers and parts manufacturers by the end of this year. In April 2023, the company obtained ASPICE Level 2 certification from customers for its ADAS-focused UFS 3.1 product.
Additionally, it received ASPICE Level 2 certification from C&BIS, a renowned automobile certification agency, for the UFS 3.1 product used in ADAS, further validating its high stability and reliability in automotive semiconductors.
Since entering the automotive memory business in 2015, Samsung has experienced remarkable growth. In 2017, the company introduced the industry's first UFS for vehicles and has since been providing a wide range of memory solutions, including AutoSSD, Auto LPDDR5X, and Auto GDDR6.
