Toshiba Debuts Latest Memory and Storage Solutions at Flash Memory Summit
Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc. was on hand at the recent Flash Memory Summit (FMS) to showcase its latest memory and storage solutions. Toshiba leveraged FMS as a stage to highlight itsBiCS FLASH 64-layer, 256Gb 3D flash memory - and to debut an all-flash solution for big data analytics.Toshiba's Shigeo (Jeff) Ohshima, technology executive, SSD, and Yoichiro Tanaka, senior fellow, jointly presented a keynote session titled: " New 3D Flash Technologies Offer Both Low Cost and Low Power Solutions ." Emphasis was placed on the data-intensive tasks such as real-time analytics, computational genomics, cloud computing, and video and image processing that are driving the need for high-density, low-cost solutions.
Additionally, Toshiba showcased its new BG series solid state drive (SSD) family . Toshiba's new single-package ball grid array (BGA) NVMe PCI Express (PCIe) Gen3 x2 SSD features BiCS FLASH deploying 3-bit-per-cell (TLC) technology, utilizing an in-house Toshiba-developed controller and firmware for a vertically developed solution.
FMS marked the debut of Toshiba's new big data analytic platform technology: Flashmatrix. This platform features integrated compute, storage and network elements optimized for high performance, suitable for hybrid cloud architectures and edge-based applications that require highly distributed analytic capabilities.
The recently launched OCZ RD400 NVM Express M.2 SSD Series was also be demoed at the Toshiba booth, running live in an ORIGIN PC MILLENNIUM desktop. ORIGIN PC is currently leveraging the performance of RD400 1024GB SSDs in several system configurations to provide storage capacity for custom gaming and professional PC builds.
For more information on Toshiba's flash memory and SSDs, visit the company’s product website .
Extreme Networks Introduces Industrial Switches for Demanding Industrial Environments
Extreme Networks, Inc. recently announced the introduction of the Industrial Series Switches to the ExtremeSwitching line of products and software-driven wired and wireless offerings for campus enterprises.The industrial switches are fully managed and support IEEE 802.3af and 802.3at Power over Ethernet for IP cameras and wireless access points, fast failover rings, and comprehensive IP multicast support.
Key Features
- Rugged Design - The industrial switch family supports an operating temperature range of -40°C to 75°C in a fanless IP30 metal enclosure
- High Performance PoE – All models support high power 802.3af and 802.3 at POE+
- Flexible Form Factors – The ISW-Series is offered in DIN Rail or wall mounted 8 and 12 port models for both 10/100 and 10/100/1000 applications, and all models support multiple 1Gbps modular uplinks to support high bandwidth environments
- Advanced Feature Set – The Industrial Switch family provides rapid recovery ring and mesh topologies that seamlessly integrate with EXOS based ExtremeSwitching products, granular device and user authentication, and granular PoE controls for critical infrastructure
RS Components Adds New Logic Controllers to RS Pro Range
RS Components (RS), the trading brand of Electrocomponents plc , has extended its portfolio of own-brand products with the RS Pro range of logic controllers, offering basic control for applications such as packaging machines, light control, home automation and filling systems.The RS Pro range consists of four controllers in variants with 12/24V DC and 110/240V AC both with and without an integrated display. Two associated expansion modules are also available, which provide the control unit with additional I/Os (eight inputs and four outputs) and two companion RS485 communication modules that allow communication with external devices such as HMIs, as well as being suitable for integration into existing systems.
The range also includes a logic module USB programming cable that supports the upload of programs from a PC and a memory module that allows the easy cloning of programs on to other RS Pro controllers without a PC. RS also provides graphical programming software available as a free download.
Find out more on the RS Pro product website.
Netlist Unveils HybriDIMM Storage Class Memory Product With Key Industry Partners, Including Samsung
HybriDIMM's architecture combines an on-DIMM co-processor with Netlist's PreSight predictive software-defined data management to unify memory and storage at near-DRAM speeds.
Technical Summary of DDR4 HybriDIMM:
- Unifies memory and storage into one module (DIMM), breaking the decades-long limitations of the Von Neumann computing architecture
- Applies the predictive algorithms of the PreSight technology to pre-fetch and stage required data to scale memory to storage capacities
- Accelerates storage access time to near memory speeds using advanced buffering technology
- Allows multi-terabytes of persistent memory to run real-time in-memory applications on existing Intel-based servers at speeds an order of magnitude faster than NAND
- Generation I HybriDIMM: configurable 256-512GB NAND + 8-16GB DRAM per DIMM/1866 MTS 3DPC for Broadwell; Linux support; block storage, app direct mode
- Generation II HybriDIMM: configurable 1TB NAND + 32GB DRAM per DIMM/2400 MTS 2DPC for Purley; Linux, Windows support; block storage, app direct mode
Dong-su Kim, Ph.D., Vice President, Samsung Ventures America spoke on the company's partnership with Netlist. "At Samsung, we are actively investing in the future. We are pleased to partner with Netlist, a company with a long-history of innovative memory technology solutions and intellectual property, to productize and drive broad market adoption." Samsung and Netlist signed a 5 year joint development agreement in November 2015.
Intersil Introduces High Efficiency, High Current Buck-Boost Regulators for Battery-Powered Portables
Intersil Corporation has announced the ISL91127 and ISL91128 buck-boost regulators. the new devices feature 4.5A switches and a compact footprint ideal for providing system power or powering the peripherals in battery-operated devices.
The ISL91127 and ISL91128 operate in buck, boost or buck-boost mode, depending on the relation between input and output voltages, and provide smooth transitions between modes to prevent noise and glitches.
Key Features and Specifications of ISL91127 and ISL91128:
- 30uA typical quiescent current: the lowest of any high current buck-boost in the industry
- Up to 96% efficiency (PVIN = 3.6V, Vout = 3.4V~4V, Iout = 200mA)
- Output current up to 3A in boost mode (PVIN = 3V, Vout = 3.3V)
- Input voltage can range from 1.8 to 5.5V, output voltage can be adjustable or fixed at 3.3V
- Full protection for under-voltage, short-circuit, and thermal faults to ensure safe operating conditions and reliable system operation
- ISL91128 offers I2C dynamic voltage adjustability for output voltage, and ringing suppression for superior EMI performance
The ISL91127 and ISL91128 can be combined with the ISL9003A , ISL9016 , ISL9021A , and ISL9001A LDOs to support multiple output rails with improved ripple. They also work with the ISL9113 sync boost converter and ISL91133 boost regulator if additional higher voltage rails are required, and lower voltage rails are supported with the ISL9104 and ISL9103 sync buck converters.
The ISL91127IR is available now in a 4mm x 4mm, 20-pin QFN package and is priced at $1.29 USD in 1k quantities. The ISL91127 is also available in a 20-bump, 2.15mm x 1.74mm WLCSP package priced at $1.25.
The ISL91128 is available now in a 20-bump, 2.15mm x 1.74mm WLCSP package and is priced at $1.25 USD in 1k quantities.
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