KIOXIA America, Inc. announced sampling of the industry's first XFM
DEVICE Ver.1.0-compliant removable PCIe standard attached, NVMe
storage device: the XFMEXPRESS XT2. With a new form factor and
connector, the XFM DEVICE Ver.1.0 standard delivers an unparalleled
combination of features designed to revolutionize ultra-mobile PCs, IoT
devices and a variety of embedded applications.
First
introduced in August of 2019, and then presented as a proposal to the
JEDEC Subcommittee for Electrical Specifications and Command Protocols,
KIOXIA XFMEXPRESS XT2 is a new form factor for PCIe/NVMe specification
devices. Featuring a powerful combination of small size, speed and
serviceability, XFMEXPRESS technology was developed to enhance
next-generation mobile and embedded applications. The XFMEXPRESS XT2
from KIOXIA is the first product to meet the specification of the new
JEDEC standard.
Recognizing
the need for a new class of removable storage, KIOXIA leveraged its
extensive background in single package memory designs to develop the
XFMEXPRESS XT2. KIOXIA will demonstrate its XFMEXPRESS XT2 solution live
at Interop Tokyo 2022 in Makuhari Messe, Japan, from June 15-17 in Hall 5 booth # 5P15. The same demonstration will be given at Embedded World 2022 in
Nurnberg, Germany from June 21-23 in Hall 3A booth #3A-117. KIOXIA will
also be on hand to demonstrate the new XFMEXPRESS XT2 at the Flash Memory Summit 2022 from August 2-4 at the Santa Clara Convention Center.
KIOXIA XFMEXPRESS XT2 Key Features and Benefits:
- Game-Changing Serviceability
The
XFMEXPRESS XT2 enables a new category of small storage devices that are
easy to service or upgrade. By pairing a robust, compact package with
removable storage functionality and flexibility, the XFMEXPRESS XT2
helps diminish technical barriers and design constraints.
- Mobile-Friendly Footprint
The JEDEC XFM DEVICE Ver.1.0 form factor's small size and low profile (14mm x 18mm x 1.4mm) offers a 252mm footprint,
optimizing the mounting space for ultra-compact host devices without
sacrificing performance or serviceability. With this minimized z-height,
the XFMEXPRESS XT2's form factor is excellent for thin and light
notebooks and creates new design possibilities for next generation
applications and systems.
- Interface
Designed
for speed, the XFMEXPRESS XT2 implements a PCIe 4.0 x 2 lanes, NVMe
1.4b interface. The XFMEXPRESS XT2's industry-leading performance
capabilities and durable form factor provide a compelling alternative
to other SSD form factors (such as M.2), enabling superior computing and
entertainment experiences.
"Our
award-winning KIOXIA XFMEXPRESS technology is redefining flash storage
to enable the thinner, smaller, serviceable form factors of the future,"
noted Brian Kumagai, director of business development for KIOXIA
America, Inc. "As the inventors of flash memory, KIOXIA will continue to
innovate and lead the way forward with breakthrough storage solutions
that solve complex design challenges."