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NEWS & VIEWS |
Taipei,
Sunday, November 22, 2009
17:52 (GMT+8)
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Global Unichip announces mass production of ARM7-based GP5080 series SSD SoC solution Nov 3, 16:43 Global Unichip has announced the mass-production of its ARM7-based GP5080 series SSD SoC platform solution, targeting the storage application for the booming market of netbooks/smartbooks, ultra-thin notebooks, UMPCs, MIDs and other portable consumer electronics. Major requirements for this kind of applications are small form factor, low power consumption and durability. All these systems mentioned above are potential clients to access the ubiquitous web applications and this SSD solution is the first product of a series of upcoming cloud computing oriented solutions Global Unichip intended to offer. Read more |
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Toshiba increases market share on Fujitsu hard drive takeover Newswatch - Oct 22, 16:31 Toshiba is estimated to have grabbed a 13.2% share of the global hard disk drive (HDD) market following its takeover of Fujitsu's hard drive operations, according to industry sources. Read more |
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Micron 34nm MLC NAND for enterprise storage Oct 20, 10:04 Micron Technology has announced a new line of NAND products - both multi-level cell (MLC) and single-level cell (SLC) - designed specifically for enterprise applications. By leveraging its 34nm NAND process, the new MLC NAND device achieves 30,000 write cycles - a 6x increase in endurance when compared to standard MLC NAND, according to the company. The 34nm SLC NAND device also achieves 300,000 write cycles - a 3x increase in endurance when compared to standard SLC NAND. Read more |
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Netbook shipments of Taiwan-based vendors from 2007-2009 Oct 17, 15:16 Netbooks are low-cost notebooks with screen sizes below 10-inch mainly designed for Internet usage. Devices adopt either a solid state drive (SSD) or traditional hard drive and typically offer operating system choices between Linux or Microsoft Windows. Read more |
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3S lands flash card controller orders from Kingston Oct 16, 14:05 Solid State System (3S) has secured orders for memory card controllers from Kingston Technology, expecting the new orders to be its major growth driver in 2010, according to the company. Read more |
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Enterprise market driving SSD sales in 2009, says iSuppli Oct 9, 14:51 Although sales of solid-state drives (SSDs) for notebooks have suffered a major setback in 2009, the enterprise market is more than compensating for the lack of growth causing overall SSD market revenues to rise by a factor of seven for the year, according to iSuppli. Read more |
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Toshiba readies SSD using mini-SATA Sep 23, 14:00 Toshiba America Electronic Components ( TAEC) has announced a series of solid state drive (SSD) modules using the latest generation Toshiba 32nm MLC NAND flash at the ongoing IDF 2009. The Toshiba SG2 modules are offered in two types, one of which is based on the new low-profile mini-SATA (mSATA) interface standard. Read more |
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Toshiba and SanDisk reportedly to begin sub-30nm NAND flash production in 2H10 Sep 21, 11:28 Toshiba and its NAND flash partner SanDisk reportedly plan to begin mass producing NAND flash chips fabricated on 20nm-class process technology in the second half of 2010, according to industry sources. In line with the technology migration, SanDisk and Toshiba's joint-venture manufacturing facilities in Yokkaichi (Mie prefecture, Japan) is expected to ramp up its monthly capacity to around 200,000 wafers. Read more |
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Alcor Micro sets private placement share price Aug 24, 16:44 IC design house Alcor Micro has set the price of its private placement for seven million shares at NT$39.35 (US$1.20) per share, with market observers expecting the company to see subscribers from both new strategic partners and existing shareholders. Read more |
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Samsung gearing up for SSD, say sources Aug 18, 15:26 Samsung Electronics reportedly has decided to upgrade its 8-inch fab in Austin, Texas into a 12-inch fab for production of NAND flash, with industry sources in Taiwan saying it shows Samsung is stepping up its efforts for the solid-state drive (SSD) market. Read more |
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Global Unichip vying for monitoring system, SSD markets Aug 7, 12:29 Global Unichip has secured orders for high-speed interface solutions targeting the monitoring system and SSD markets which are usually led by IDMs such as IBM, and it expects to grab a greater share of these markets in the future, according to company president Jim Lai. Read more |
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Intel suspends shipments of 34nm SSDs Jul 31, 12:33 Intel has suspended shipments of its recently launched 34nm NAND flash-based SSDs due to the discovery of a bug that could render the drives inoperable on systems that have a password set in the BIOS, according to sources in the channel. Read more |
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Intel to ship 34nm SSDs Jul 22, 09:31 Intel has announced a new lineup of NAND flash-based solid state drives (SSDs) that utilize 34nm multi-level cell (MLC) NAND flash memory, and said the move to the more-advanced process will help lower prices of the SSDs by up to 60% thanks to the reduced die size and advanced engineering design. Read more |
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NAND flash price hike undermines notebook SSD market, says iSuppli Jul 9, 09:52 Surging prices for NAND flash memory have diminished the previously-promising market for solid state drive (SSD) storage technology in notebooks in 2009, according to iSuppli. Read more |
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Apacer becomes sales agent for Diskeeper in Greater China Newswatch - Jul 2, 14:38 Apacer Technology has ventured into software distribution by obtaining the rights to distribute Diskeeper's products in the Greater China market, according to the Taiwan-based memory module maker. Responsibilities will also include training and consulting services, the company said. Read more |
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Windows 7 will not help SSD sales much, say notebook vendors Jul 2, 14:14 Windows 7's support for SSDs will not do much to boost sales because the price gap with HDDs is still too high, according to sources at notebook vendors. Read more |
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Silicon Motion announces controllers supporting Micron 34nm MLC flash Jul 2, 11:02 Silicon Motion Technology has obtained validation for its new flash memory controllers that support Micron's 34nm multi-level cell (MLC) flash product family, according to the company. The validated Silicon Motion products include SM2682/SM2682LT SD controllers, SM2232/SM2234 CF controllers, SM2235/SM2242 SSD controllers and SM3251/SM3252 USB flash drive controllers, all of which are in mass production. Read more |
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SSD penetration in PC market remains low Jun 24, 14:13 The replacement from traditional hard drives to solid state drives (SSDs) will not take off in 2009, as the ratio of SSDs used in PCs remains low due to higher per GB costs, according to memory module makers. The makers expect chipmakers' stepping into 30nm production to be a catalyst for the adoption of SSDs. Read more |
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Samsung leads in 2008 SSD market with over 30% share, says Gartner Jun 10, 12:14 Revenues for the SSD market (including low-cost PC solutions) worldwide totaled US$585 million in 2008, rising over 100% from US$259 million in 2007, according to a recent report released by Gartner. PC applications contributed around 58% to the total market for SSDs last year. Read more |
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Kingston taps consumer SSD market Jun 8, 16:39 Kingston Technology has announced the release of its SSDNow V series solid state drives (SSDs). Kingston said its new SATA SSD solutions specifically target for mass-market consumers and SMEs (small and medium enterprises). Read more |
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Computex 2009: Apacer diversifies product showcase Jun 5, 14:50 Taiwan's Apacer Technology, which specializes in DRAM modules, is exhibiting a lineup of digital peripherals in addition to its complete series of new memory products at Computex Taipei 2009. Read more |
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Computex 2009: DRAM module maker Team Group switches focus to SSDs Jun 5, 11:51 DRAM module specialist Team Group intends to shift its business focus to SSDs for 2009, the company has said. In addition, the company revealed plans to set up a branch office in Dubai to enhance its presence in the Middle East later in the year. Read more |
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Computex 2009: OCZ aims to bring affordable SSD Jun 5, 11:48 OCZ Technology is exhibiting a lineup of SSDs at the ongoing Computex Taipei 2009 show. The company said it provides competitive price/ performance ratio, with the Vertex series now costing about US$3.42/GB. Read more |
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NAND flash market to turn more positive in 3Q09, says Phison chairman Jun 4, 12:18 The NAND flash market will be brighter in the third quarter because customers began placing orders at the beginning of June, according to Khein Seng Pua, chairman of Phison Electronics. As long as demand picks up, the market will start to be activated. Read more |
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Computex 2009: MemoCom showcasing MCP, SSD products Jun 4, 11:55 MemoCom, a Taiwan-based solution provider and manufacturer of PSRAM and MCP (multi-chip package) devices, is exhibiting at Computex 2009 for the first time, displaying SSD (solid state drive), flash memory cards and USB drives at the show. Read more |
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Computex 2009: SanDisk introducing pSSD for netbooks Jun 3, 16:24 SanDisk is showcasing its next-generation flash memory-based SSD for netbooks, the pSSD P2 and S2 that employ a new technology dubbed nCache for faster performance, at the ongoing Computex 2009 trade show. Read more |
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Computex 2009: A-Data launches ultra high-speed SSD and CF cards Jun 3, 11:58 A-Data Technology is exhibiting a host of products at Computex Taipei 2009, including high-performance memory modules, high speed CompactFlash (CF) cards, solid-state drive (SSD) products, portable hard disk drives, and USB flash drives. Read more |
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Computex 2009: Transcend debuts strategic products and SATA SSDs Jun 3, 10:56 Transcend Information has debuted its brand-new PF730 digital photo frame and two digital music players, along with a new line of 2.5-inch SATA SSDs equipped with 64MB DRAM buffer. Transcend intends to show its dedication to being a specialist in the consumer electronics industry, while continuing to strengthen its core memory business, according to the company. Read more |
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Kingston playing supportive role in Taiwan DRAM rescue: Q&A with company co-founder John Tu Jun 3, 10:46 Kingston Technology, the US-based memory module maker who has long been a supportive partner for Taiwan's financially-distressed DRAM makers during difficult times, intends to play a role in helping restore the dynamics of both the chip and module markets, company co-founder John Tu said in a recent interview with Digitimes. Read more |
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DRAM prices may return to cost levels in 3Q09, says A-Data chairman Jun 3, 10:46 DRAM prices stand a good chance of returning to cost levels in the third quarter of 2009, but they may not stay there for too long before falling again, according to Simon Chen, chairman of A-Data Technology. Read more |
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Computex 2009: Patriot SSD with DRAM cache Jun 2, 16:21 Patriot Memory has announced the release of its Torqx SSD series and a lineup of 6GB DDR3 tri-channel modules, which are being showcased at the ongoing Computex 2009. Read more |
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Computex 2009: Walton Chaintech highlights SSD and DDR3 Jun 2, 12:53 Taiwan's Walton Chaintech is showcasing memory products including a lineup of SSDs with capacities up to 250GB, and DDR3 modules overclocked to 2133MHz at the ongoing Computex Taipei 2009 IT trade show. Read more |
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Computex 2009: Solid State Drive Alliance showcases certified products Jun 2, 12:08 The Solid State Drive Alliance (SSDA), founded in October 2008 by 12 leading companies in the industry, has started to show progress in its mission for implementing an SSD standard and will make its first appearance at Computex this year. The company's booth in Hall 1 (at the "Trend Technology" Exhibition Pavilion) will feature the first-ever SSDA-certified products. Read more |
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Phison prepays US$40 million for NAND flash chips May 27, 11:26 NAND flash controller IC specialist Phison Electronics, which also produces memory card readers and portable drives, has prepaid a total of US$40 million for NAND flash chips so far in 2009, according to company filings with the Taiwan Stock Exchange (TSE). Read more |
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NAND flash prices drifting lower in May-June, say Taiwan makers May 21, 13:58 NAND flash chip prices, which should have peaked due to huge supply cuts earlier in the second quarter, will likely begin drifting lower in May-June as current demand growth is too limited to continue the price rally, according to Taiwan's memory card makers. However, the prices are expected to stage an upturn in the second half of 2009, when the seasonal pickup in demand takes place, said the makers. Read more |
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JEDEC publishes registered outline for 1.8-inch SSD May 19, 15:13 JEDEC Solid State Technology Association has announced the publication of registered outline MO-297 for 1.8-inch slim solid state drives (SSDs) for a range of applications in consumer products including netbooks and notebooks. Read more |
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Memory controller IC maker Skymedi steps into SSD segment May 14, 11:59 Taiwan's Skymedi has stepped into the SSD segment, joining counterparts JMicron Technology, Phison Electronics and Silicon Motion Technology. The NAND flash controller design house said its new 4- and 8-channel SSD controllers, which support the SATA2 interface and include DRAM cache functionality, will soon be officially introduced for notebook applications. Read more |
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Kingston to invest more in Phison May 11, 12:08 Taiwan's Phison Electronics, which specializes in NAND flash controller designs, has announced that Kingston Technology will invest NT$658 million (US$20.23 million) through private placement to increase its share in the company to 6.5% from the current 2.4%. Read more |
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SSD electricity savings could power an entire country, says iSuppli May 7, 10:15 The use of solid-state drives (SSDs) could allow the world's data centers to reduce their cumulative electricity consumption by 166,643 megawatt hours (MWH) from 2008 to 2013, according to iSuppli. This amounts to slightly more than the total electricity generation of the African nation of Gambia for the entire year of 2006. Read more |
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Toshiba to outsource SSD production to Kingston, say sources May 5, 17:02 Toshiba is looking to outsource OEM production of solid-state drives (SSDs) to Kingston Technology for 2009, with a portion of the products to be co-branded and sold through Kingston's global sales channel, according to industry sources in Taiwan. Read more |
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Transcend to soon kick off factory construction in Taiwan Apr 29, 10:17 Taiwan-based Transcend Information has disclosed that it will start constructing a large production base in northern Taiwan, where it plans to house 20 production lines for a monthly capacity of 7.7 million memory modules, later in the second quarter of 2009. Read more |
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MediaTek dismisses speculation of plans to tap SSD controller market Stockwatch - Apr 22, 10:45 MediaTek has dismissed speculation it is eyeing the market for solid-state drive (SSD) controllers. Read more |
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A-Data launches SSD via co-branding with Intel Apr 8, 15:41 A-Data Technology has launched a 2.5-inch SATA SSD for notebooks, the A-Data X25-M, under a co-branding strategy with Intel. Read more |
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Memory module maker A-Data taps white-box market in China Apr 7, 11:52 A-Data Technology has announced it is tapping the China white-box handset and netbook markets with key product lines including flash cards, DRAM modules and solid state drives (SSDs). Read more |
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OCZ introduces the Neutrino netbook for DIY consumers Mar 31, 14:46 OCZ Technology Group has unveiled the Neutrino netbook, the company's latest do-it-yourself (DIY) solution. Read more |
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Memory specialists looking to Windows 7 to boost SSD longevity Mar 30, 15:19 The replacement to flash-based solid state drives (SSDs) will be pushed forward by Microsoft's launch of Windows 7, according to Taiwan's memory specialists. Read more |
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Faraday subsidiary Innostor targeting external SSD market Mar 25, 16:57 Controller IC designer Innostor, a 18%-held affiliate of IC design service provider Faraday Technology, is targeting the external SSD market via partnerships with memory-module makers. Read more |
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Flash design specialist AboUnion taps SSD controller market Mar 20, 17:12 Taiwan's AboUnion Technology, a memory IC design house specializing in NAND flash applications, is eyeing the market for solid-state drive (SSD) controllers, according to the company. The company has unveiled its 32-bit CPU SSD controller based on ARM platform designs. Read more |
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Windows 7 expected to spur NAND flash demand Mar 20, 16:31 Memory makers expect Windows 7 to drive demand for NAND flash chips because the new OS is optimized to take advantage of solid-state drives (SSD). Read more |
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Faraday and subsidiary Yin-Tsan move to mass production of 32-bit CPU SSD controllers Mar 13, 16:28 IC design service provider Faraday Technology and its IC design subsidiary Yin-Tsan (transliterated from Chinese) have begun mass production of 32-bit CPU SSD controllers adopting Faraday Technology's SATA and 32-bit CPU IP. Read more |
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