Compact, High-Endurance Drive Delivers Sustained Performance in Harsh Environments<\/p>\n
TAIPEI<\/span><\/span>, May 16, 2024<\/span><\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ —\u00a0Exascend<\/a>, a service-oriented provider of innovative storage and memory solutions, today unveiled its\u00a0AS500 series NVMe Ball Grid Array solid state\u00a0drive\u00a0(BGA\u00a0SSD)<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span>Engineered to address the demanding data storage requirements of next-generation connected and autonomous vehicles, the AS500 combines exceptional endurance with virtualization capabilities in an ultra-compact BGA form factor.<\/p>\n <\/a> “The immense data demands of autonomous driving, infotainment systems, digital cockpits and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) require ruggedized storage solutions capable of withstanding extreme automotive conditions,” said Frank Chen<\/span>, CEO of Exascend. “The AS500 BGA SSD delivers sustained performance and virtualization support, offering automakers a compact, robust and power-efficient storage solution for in-vehicle deployments. We’re particularly proud that the innovative AS500 series recently took home a Best in Show honor at Embedded World 2024[1].”<\/p>\n The soldered AS500 BGA SSD is built to safeguard data integrity in the harshest environments. It operates at temperatures from -40\u00b0C to +105\u00b0C while withstanding extreme shock and vibration. Exascend’s proprietary Adaptive Thermal Control\u2122 algorithm<\/a> enables sustained peak performance by effectively regulating temperature within specified thresholds. The AS500 is currently undergoing AEC-Q100 Grade 2 qualification to meet rigorous automotive reliability standards.<\/p>\n The DRAM-less AS500 leverages Host Memory Buffer (HMB) technology to optimize I\/O performance without SSD onboard DRAM, mitigating the storage capacity limitations of embedded systems. With an ultra-low active power consumption under 3.5W, the drive provides significant energy savings.<\/p>\n With built-in SR-IOV support[2] for up to four virtual machines via direct PCIe, the AS500 maximizes performance across multiple in-vehicle application. Its PCIe Gen4 interface and NVMe 1.4 protocol enable exceptional sequential read\/write speeds up to 5000\/1600 MB\/s and random 4K<\/span> read\/write speeds up to 380K<\/span>\/180K<\/span> IOPS in HMB mode. Available up to 1TB capacities, the versatile AS500 is optimized for automotive use cases including in-vehicle infotainment, navigation, digital cockpit, black box and ADAS.<\/p>\n Exascend will showcase the AS500 BGA SSD at the upcoming ADAS & Autonomous Vehicle Technology Expo, June 4-6<\/span> in Stuttgart, Germany<\/span> at booth 6320.<\/p>\n For more information, please visit the Exascend website<\/a>.<\/p>\n About Exascend<\/p>\n Exascend is a service-oriented provider of cutting-edge storage and memory solutions, specializing in low-power, high-performance, and high-reliability products. With more than 60 patents worldwide, we offer a wide range of storage solutions including SSDs, memory cards, managed NAND, and DRAM. With end-to-end capabilities spanning hardware, firmware, software, engineering, manufacturing, and customization, we empower global customers to push the boundaries of innovation, offering quality, reliability, and flexibility. Learn more at exascend.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n [1] https:\/\/embeddedcomputing.com\/technology\/ai-machine-learning\/embedded-world-2024-best-in-show-winners<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n [2] SR-IOV will be enabled through future firmware updates upon successful validation and implementation.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n \u00a0<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" <\/p>\n Compact, High-Endurance Drive Delivers Sustained Performance in Harsh Environments<\/p>\n TAIPEI<\/span><\/span>, May 16, 2024<\/span><\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ —\u00a0Exascend<\/a>, a service-oriented provider of innovative storage and memory solutions, today unveiled its\u00a0AS500 series NVMe Ball Grid Array solid state\u00a0drive\u00a0(BGA\u00a0SSD)<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span>Engineered to address the demanding data storage requirements of next-generation connected and autonomous vehicles, the AS500 combines exceptional endurance with virtualization capabilities in an ultra-compact BGA form factor.<\/p>\n <\/a> “The immense data demands of autonomous driving, infotainment systems, digital cockpits and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) require ruggedized storage solutions capable of withstanding extreme automotive conditions,” said Frank Chen<\/span>, CEO of Exascend. “The AS500 BGA SSD delivers sustained performance and virtualization support, offering automakers a compact, robust and power-efficient storage solution for in-vehicle deployments. We’re particularly proud that the innovative AS500 series recently took home a Best in Show honor at Embedded World 2024[1].”<\/p>\n The soldered AS500 BGA SSD is built to safeguard data integrity in the harshest environments. It operates at temperatures from -40\u00b0C to +105\u00b0C while withstanding extreme shock and vibration. Exascend’s proprietary Adaptive Thermal Control\u2122 algorithm<\/a> enables sustained peak performance by effectively regulating temperature within specified thresholds. The AS500 is currently undergoing AEC-Q100 Grade 2 qualification to meet rigorous automotive reliability standards.<\/p>\n The DRAM-less AS500 leverages Host Memory Buffer (HMB) technology to optimize I\/O performance without SSD onboard DRAM, mitigating the storage capacity limitations of embedded systems. With an ultra-low active power consumption under 3.5W, the drive provides significant energy savings.<\/p>\n With built-in SR-IOV support[2] for up to four virtual machines via direct PCIe, the AS500 maximizes performance across multiple in-vehicle application. Its PCIe Gen4 interface and NVMe 1.4 protocol enable exceptional sequential read\/write speeds up to 5000\/1600 MB\/s and random 4K<\/span> read\/write speeds up to 380K<\/span>\/180K<\/span> IOPS in HMB mode. Available up to 1TB capacities, the versatile AS500 is optimized for automotive use cases including in-vehicle infotainment, navigation, digital cockpit, black box and ADAS.<\/p>\n Exascend will showcase the AS500 BGA SSD at the upcoming ADAS & Autonomous Vehicle Technology Expo, June 4-6<\/span> in Stuttgart, Germany<\/span> at booth 6320.<\/p>\n For more information, please visit the Exascend website<\/a>.<\/p>\n About Exascend<\/p>\n Exascend is a service-oriented provider of cutting-edge storage and memory solutions, specializing in low-power, high-performance, and high-reliability products. With more than 60 patents worldwide, we offer a wide range of storage solutions including SSDs, memory cards, managed NAND, and DRAM. With end-to-end capabilities spanning hardware, firmware, software, engineering, manufacturing, and customization, we empower global customers to push the boundaries of innovation, offering quality, reliability, and flexibility. Learn more at exascend.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n
Exascend’s award-winning AS500 series BGA SSD is engineered for next-generation connected and autonomous vehicles.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Exascend’s award-winning AS500 series BGA SSD is engineered for next-generation connected and autonomous vehicles.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n