SEOUL, South Korea--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr 23, 2024--
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., the world leader in advanced memory technology, today announced that it has begun mass production for its one-terabit (Tb) triple-level cell (TLC) 9th-generation vertical NAND (V-NAND), solidifying its leadership in the NAND flash market.
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“We are excited to deliver the industry’s first 9th-gen V-NAND, which will bring future applications leaps forward. In order to address the evolving needs for NAND flash solutions, Samsung has pushed the boundaries in cell architecture and operational scheme for our next-generation product,” said SungHoi Hur, Head of Flash Product & Technology of the Memory Business at Samsung Electronics. “Through our latest V-NAND, Samsung will continue to set the trend for the high-performance, high-density solid state drive (SSD) market that meets the needs for the coming AI generation.”
With the industry's smallest cell size and thinnest mold, Samsung improved the bit density of the 9th-generation V-NAND by about 50% compared to the 8th-generation V-NAND. New innovations such as cell interference avoidance and cell life extension have been applied to enhance product quality and reliability, while eliminating dummy channel holes has significantly reduced the planar area of the memory cells.
In addition, Samsung’s advanced "channel hole etching" technology showcases the company’s leadership in process capabilities. This technology creates electron pathways by stacking mold layers and maximizes fabrication productivity as it enables simultaneous drilling of the industry's highest cell layer count in a double-stack structure. As the number of cell layers increase, the ability to pierce through higher cell numbers becomes essential, demanding more sophisticated etching techniques.
The 9th-generation V-NAND is equipped with the next-generation NAND flash interface, "Toggle 5.1," which supports increased data input/output speeds by 33% to up to 3.2 gigabits-per-second (Gbps). Along with this new interface, Samsung plans to solidify its position within the high-performance SSD market by expanding support for PCIe 5.0.
Power consumption has also been improved by 10% with advancements in low-power design, compared to the previous generation. As reducing energy usage and carbon emissions become vital for customers, Samsung's 9th-generation V-NAND is expected to be an optimal solution for future applications.
Samsung has started mass production for the 1Tb TLC 9th-generation V-NAND this month, followed by the quad level cell (QLC) model in the second half of this year.
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CLEVELAND (AP) — José Soriano pitched six scoreless innings for his first career win as a starter and Mickey Moniak hit a three-run homer, powering the Los Angeles Angels to a 6-0 win over the Cleveland Guardians on Friday night.
Soriano (1-4), who pitched strictly in relief last season, allowed just five hits. The right-hander was only stressed once, working out of a jam in the fifth by striking out Andrés Giménez with the bases loaded.
Both of Soriano's career wins have been against Cleveland.
Amir Garrett pitched one inning and José Suarez the final two in LA's combined six-hitter.
Nolan Schanuel homered and Willie Calhoun had three hits for the Angels, who won for just the third time in their last 25 games at Progressive Field.
Moniak's shot with two outs in the fourth inning off Tanner Bibee (2-1) put the Angels up 5-0.
Calhoun and Logan O'Hoppe hit back-to-back doubles in the inning to make it 2-0.
With two outs, Bibee walked Ehire Adrianza and got a mound visit from Guardians pitching coach Carl Willis, who had barely returned to the dugout when Moniak smashed the first pitch over the wall in right-center.
Taylor Ward's sacrifice fly in the fifth put the Angels up by six runs.
Cleveland was shut out for the third time this season. The Guardians have lost four of five after starting 19-9.
Schanuel, who has hit safely in 12 of 13 games, battled Bibee for 11 pitches leading off the first before grounding out.
He wasn't as patient in the third, pouncing on the right-hander's first pitch for his third homer. The Angels have connected for at least one homer in 27 of 32 games.
TROUT SURGERY
Angels superstar Mike Trout had successful left knee surgery, and the team remains confident he'll be back sometime this season.
Manager Ron Washington spoke to Trout following the procedure to have a torn meniscus repaired and joked that he told the three-time MVP to “enjoy his rehab.”
Washington can't wait to get back Trout, who has missed significant time in each of the past four seasons with injuries. Trout was off to a great start with MLB-high 10 homers, 14 RBIs and six steals in 29 games.
TRAINER'S ROOM
Angels: Washington hopes INF Miguel Sanó (knee inflammation) will be able to come off the injured list when eligible. He was dealing with soreness in his surgically repaired knee and the team felt the best course of action was for him to go on the IL and allow it to “quiet down,” Washington said. ... INF Brandon Drury is expected back Saturday after being slowed by a sore neck.
Guardians: RHP Gavin Williams (elbow) has had no issues since resuming his throwing program earlier this week. A cortisone injection he received last week had the desired effect and the team has been encouraged by the 24-year-old's progress.
UP NEXT
Angels LHP Reid Detmers (3-2, 3.12 ERA) makes his fourth career start at Progressive Field. He'll face Cleveland's Ben Lively (0-1, 2.30).
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Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Jose Soriano (59) delivers against the Cleveland Guardians during the first inning of a baseball game in Cleveland Friday, May. 3, 2024. (AP Photo/Phil Long)
CORRECTS TO LOS ANGELES ANGELS NOT CALIFORNIA ANGELS - Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Tanner Bibee delivers against the Los Angeles Angels during the first inning of a baseball game in Cleveland, Friday, May 3, 2024. (AP Photo/Phil Long)
Los Angeles Angels' Nolan Schanuel is congratulated by his teammates after hitting a solo home run off Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Tanner Bibee during the third inning of a baseball game in Cleveland Friday, May 3, 2024. (AP Photo/Phil Long)
Los Angeles Angels' Nolan Schanuel watches his solo home run off Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Tanner Bibee during the third inning of a baseball game in Cleveland Friday, May 3, 2024. (AP Photo/Phil Long)
Los Angeles Angels third base coach Eric Young Sr., left, congratulates California Angels' Micky Moniak after his three-run home run off Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Tanner Bibee during the fourth inning of a baseball game in Cleveland Friday, May 3, 2024. (AP Photo/Phil Long)
Cleveland Guardians' Bo Naylo, left, looks on as Los Angeles Angels' Nolan Schanuel (18) gestures after hitting a solo home run off Guardians starting pitcher Tanner Bibee during the third inning of a baseball game in Cleveland, Friday, May 3, 2024. (AP Photo/Phil Long)
CORRECTS TO LOS ANGELES ANGELS NOT CALIFORNIA ANGELS - Los Angeles Angels' Zach Neto (9) forces Cleveland Guardians' Steven Kwan, right, at second base during the first inning of a baseball game in Cleveland Friday, May 3, 2024. (AP Photo/Phil Long)
Los Angeles Angels' Logan O'Hoppe (14) congratulates Micky Moniak, right, after his three-run home run off Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Tanner Bibee during the inning of a baseball game in Cleveland Friday, May 3, 2024. (AP Photo/Phil Long)
Los Angeles Angels' Micky Moniak is greeted by his teammates after hitting a three-run home run off Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Tanner Bibee during the fourth inning of a baseball game in Cleveland Friday, May 3, 2024. (AP Photo/Phil Long)
Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Jose Soriano delivers against the Cleveland Guardians during the fifth inning of a baseball game in Cleveland Friday, May 3, 2024. (AP Photo/Phil Long)
