Embedded NAND Flash Memory features up to 16 GB capacity.
Press Release Summary:
Compliant with eMMC(TM) standard, THGAM0GxDxDBAIx series combines up to 1-16 GB NAND and MMCA v4.2 controller chip in one package. Latter handles essential functions, including block management, error correction, and driver software. Max data transfer rate is 52 MBps and respective minimum read and write speeds are 15 and 6 MBps. Supplied in packages from 11.5 x 13.0 x 1.3 mm to 14.0 x 18.0 x 1.5 mm, memories are designed for application in mobile consumer products.
Original Press Release:
Toshiba Commercializes Industry's Highest Capacity Embedded NAND Flash Memory for Mobile Consumer Products
eMMC(TM) Embedded Memories Combine Up to 16GB NAND and Controller in a Single Package
IRVINE, Calif. and TOKYO, April 17 -- Toshiba Corp. (Toshiba) today announced with Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc. (TAEC)*, its subsidiary in the Americas, that the company has commercialized a new embedded NAND Flash memory series, which complies with the eMMC(TM) standard and achieves the industry's largest capacity(1). The new 16 gigabyte(2) (GB) devices are designed for application in mobile consumer products, such as mobile phones and video cameras. Samples will be available in the second quarter of this year and mass production will start in the fourth quarter. Ahead of that, Toshiba will start shipping 8GB samples this month, and will start mass production in the third quarter.
The new 16GB chip combines eight 2GB NAND chips fabricated with Toshiba's cutting-edge 56nm process technology, along with a controller chip, in a standard small size package. The new embedded memory offers advantages that realize a versatile, easily applied solution: the largest capacity yet achieved in this product category will bring new capabilities to mobile consumer products; integration of a dedicated controller reduces product development burdens on product manufacturers; and full compliance with the MultiMediaCard Association (MMCA) Ver. 4.2 high speed memory standard for memory cards, which supports standard interfacing, a maximum data transfer rate of 52MB/sec.(3) and simplified embedding in products.
Toshiba will launch a series of embedded NAND Flash memories based on the new technology, ranging from 1GB to 16GB in capacity. This wide line-up of eMMC(TM) compliant memories will enable application of these devices in a wide range of products.
There is growing demand for memories with a controller function that minimize development requirements and ease integration into system designs. Toshiba has responded with products such as the LBA-NAND(TM) memory, which incorporates basic control functions for NAND applications, and GB-NAND(TM), a large capacity chip with an SD interface. Adding the eMMC(TM) compliant line-up to its portfolio will assure Toshiba's continued leadership in this expanding market.
Outline of New Products
Product Number Capacity Package** Sample Mass Production
Shipment Production Scale
THGAM0G7D8DBAI6 16GB 169 Ball June, 2007 Dec., 2007
FBGA
THGAM0G6D4DBAI4 8GB 169 Ball April, 2007 July, 2007
FBGA 1 million/
THGAM0G5D2DBAI4 4GB 169 Ball 4Q, 2007 1Q, 2008 month
FBGA (Oct. - (Jan. - (Total)
Dec.) Mar.)
THGAM0G4D2DBAI5 2GB 153 Ball 4Q, 2007 1Q, 2008
FBGA (Oct. - (Jan. -
Dec.) Mar.)
THGAM0G3D1DBAI5 1GB 153 Ball July, 2007 Sep., 2007
FBGA
**Package Size: 11.5x13.0x1.3mm (153 Ball), 12.0x18.0x1.3mm (169 Ball), 14.0x18.0x1.5mm (169 Ball 16GB product only)
Key Features
1. The integrated MMCA Ver. 4.2 controller handles essential functions, including block management, error correction (ECC) and driver software. It simplifies system development, allowing manufacturers to minimize development costs and to improve time to market for new and upgraded products.
2. A wide product line-up supports capacities from 1GB to 16GB. The high-capacity 16GB can store as many as 4,000 songs (at 4MB(4) per song), and record up to 280 hours of data at a 128Kbps(5) bit rate.
3. The 16GB device stacks eight 2GB chips fabricated with leading-edge 56nm process technology.
Specifications
Product Number/
Capacity: THGAM0G7D8DBAI6: 16GB
THGAM0G6D4DBAI4: 8GB
THGAM0G5D2DBAI4: 4GB
THGAM0G4D2DBAI5: 2GB
THGAM0G3D1DBAI5: 1GB
Interface: MMC Ver. 4.2 standard HS-MMC interface (maximum data transfer rate of 52 MB/s(3))
Power Supply: 2.7 to 3.6V(memory core)/ 1.7V to 1.95V
Voltage: (interface)
Bus width: x1 / x4 / x8
Writing Speed: 6MB per sec(6)/ minimum (Sequential Mode)
Reading Speed: 15MB per sec(6)/minimum (Sequential Mode)
Temperature: -25degrees ~ +85degees Celsius
Package: 153 Ball FBGA (+16 support Ball)
NAND Flash Background
Toshiba was a principal innovator of NAND- and NOR-type Flash memory technology in the 1980's and maintains leadership in Flash technology today, with a complete line of removable and embedded NAND solutions to meet various application requirements. NAND Flash has become one of the leading technologies for solid-state storage applications because of its high-speed programming capability, high-speed erasing, and low cost. The sequential nature (serial access) of NAND-based Flash memory provides notable advantages for these block-oriented data storage applications. Toshiba's NAND Flash memory products are optimized for general solid-state storage, image file storage and audio for applications such as solid-state disk drives, digital cameras, audio appliances, set-top boxes and industrial storage.
*About TAEC
Combining quality and flexibility with design engineering expertise, TAEC brings a breadth of advanced, next-generation technologies to its customers. This broad offering includes memory and flash memory-based storage solutions, a broad range of discrete devices, displays, medical tubes, ASICs, custom SOCs, microprocessors, microcontrollers and wireless components for the computing, wireless, networking, automotive and digital consumer markets.
TAEC is an independent operating company owned by Toshiba America, Inc., a subsidiary of Toshiba Corp. (Toshiba), Japan's largest semiconductor manufacturer and the world's fourth largest semiconductor manufacturer. In more than 130 years of operation, Toshiba has recorded numerous firsts and made many valuable contributions to technology and society. For additional company and product information, please visit TAEC's website at chips.toshiba.com. For technical inquiries, please e-mail Tech.Questions@taec.toshiba.com.
Information in this press release, including product pricing and specifications, content of services and contact information, is current and believed to be accurate on the date of the announcement, but is subject to change without prior notice. Technical and application information contained here is subject to the most recent applicable Toshiba product specifications. In developing designs, please ensure that Toshiba products are used within specified operating ranges as set forth in the most recent Toshiba product specifications and the information set forth in Toshiba's "Handling Guide for Semiconductor Devices," or "Toshiba Semiconductor Reliability Handbook." This information is available at www.chips.toshiba.com, or from your TAEC representative.
LBA-NAND and GB-NAND are trademarks of TOSHIBA Corporation. eMMC is a trademark of the MultiMediaCard Association. All other trademarks and tradenames held within are the properties of their respective holders.
MEMY 07 470
(1) As of the date of this announcement.
(2) When used herein in relation to memory density, gigabyte and/or GB means 1,024x1,024x1,024 = 1,073,741,824 bytes. Usable capacity may be less. For details, please refer to specifications.
(3) For purposes of measuring data transfer rate in this context, 1 MB = 1,000,000 bytes.
(4) When used herein in relation to memory density, megabyte and/or MB means 1,024x1,024 = 1,048,576 bytes. Usable capacity may be less. For details, please refer to applicable product specifications.
(5) For purposes of measuring data transfer rate in this context, 1 kilobit = 1,000 bits.
(6) Read and write speed may vary depending on the read and write conditions, such as devices you use and file sizes you read and/or write. (For purposes of measuring read or write speed in this context, 1 MB = 1,000,000 bytes).
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