The AM9C1, a new SSD that is said to be the first PCIe 4.0 automotive SSD based on Samsung’s eighth-generation vertical NAND (V-NAND), featuring sequential read and write speeds of up to 4,400 MB/s and 400 MB/s, has been successfully developed for next-generation vehicles with on-device AI capabilities, Samsung Electronics has announced. The SSD, which Samsung is planning to offer in multiple storage capacities ranging from 128 GB to 2 TB, is currently being sampled by key partners, with the 256 GB and 2 TB models expected to begin mass production by the end of this year and early next year, respectively.
Samsung writes:
- “With about 50% improved power efficiency compared to its predecessor, the AM991, the new 256GB auto SSD will deliver sequential read and write speeds of up to 4,400 megabytes-per-second (MB/s) and 400MB/s, respectively.”
- “Built on Samsung’s 5-nanometer (nm) controller and providing a single-level cell (SLC) Namespace feature, the auto SSD AM9C1 demonstrates high performance for easier access to large files.”
- “By switching from its original triple-level cell (TLC) state to SLC mode, users can enjoy boosted read and write speeds of up to 4,700MB/s and 1,400MB/s, respectively, while also benefiting from the added reliability of SLC SSDs.”
- “Through intensified board-level tests, Samsung’s new auto SSD satisfies the automotive semiconductor quality standard AEC-Q1003 Grade 2, ensuring stable performance over a wide temperature range of -40°C to 105°C.”
Additional renders of the SSD:
Quotes from Samsung execs:
“We are collaborating with global autonomous vehicle makers and providing high-performance, high-capacity automotive products,” said Hyunduk Cho, Vice President and Head of Automotive Group at Samsung Electronics’ Memory Business. “Samsung will continue to lead the Physical AI1 memory market that encompasses applications from autonomous driving to robotics technologies.”
“ASPICE and ISO/SAE 21434 certifications are milestones that affirm the reliability and stability of our technology,” said Hwaseok Oh, Executive Vice President at Samsung Electronics’ Memory Business. “Beyond these achievements, Samsung will continue to elevate its product stability and quality by consistently providing the best solution to key partners.”