Kingmax M.2 6Gb SATA MLC SSD Released

The common interface M.2 SSD that made its debut in 2013 has started to enter the application market recently and memory manufacturer Kingmax Technology Inc. is announcing new M.2 SSD product.

Compatibility Interface
M.2 SSD (originally known as NGFF) evolved from the Mini PCIe (PCIe mini Card) specifications, and supports PCIe and SATA interfaces simultaneously. This device covers a variety of products with its connection designs. It also has bandwidth expansion capabilities to become a main storage equipment of lightweight mobile computing products.

Lightweight and Compact Advantages
The length specifications currently provided by Kingmax is 42 and 80, which is commonly known as the 2242 and 2280 specifications. Compared to mSATA, the size of the M.2 SSD 2242 saves up to 55% space size and the 2280 specification can reduce 15% of space usage. In addition, M.2 SATA3 SSD weighs 5g, making it suitable to be used in lightweight computing products such as smartphones and tablets etc.

Full-Capacity Application
The M.2 SSD uses high speed MLC flash memory, with a reading speed up to 540MB/s and writing speed up to 300MB/s. It also includes BCH and ECC error checking and correcting technologies, allowing automatic correction using the memory and avoiding losses due to calculation errors. It also has self-monitoring, analysis and report technology (S.M.A.R.T.) to help protect data. Kingmax uses its professional SSD R&D and manufacturing skills to guard its products and the products have a full-capacity design. The 2242 specification current comes in 32/64/128GB and the 2280 specification has four capacities 32/64/128/256GB available.

Technical Support and Service
The Kingmax M.2 SSD passed international certifications including CE, FCC, BSMI and RoHS etc.; the products have passed reliability tests to ensure the reliability and long-term use of the data. All products have passed compatibility tests before being shipped, ensuring product qualities. Thoughtful and complete after-sale warranty services are also provided for all memory products.

Specifications

• Product name: M.2
• Features: Global wear leveling algorithm to enhance lifetime; high level of BCH ECC supported; high speed MLC; high reliability; high performance; full capacity
• Interface: SATA III 6Gb/s
• Form factor:  M.2 2242/2280
• Capacity: 2242(42mm) 32GB/64GB/128GB; 2280(80mm)32GB/64GB/128GB/256GB    
• Flash type: MLC
• Dimensions: 2242: 22.0mm(W)x42.0mm(L)x3.4mm(T); 2280: 22.0mm(W)x80.0mm(L)x3.4mm(T)
• Weight: 5g
• Sequential read: Up to 540MB/s
• Sequential write: Up to 300MB/s
• Operating temperature: 0°C~70°C
• Storage temperature: -55°C~95°C
• Humidity: 10%~95% non-condensing
• Shock resistance: 1,500G/1.0ms
• Vibration resistance: 15G
• Voltage: DC 5V+/-5%
• Active: 32GB: 2.2W(Typ.); 64/128/256GB: 2.8W(Typ.)
• Idle: 64/128/256GB: 0.33W(Typ.)
• MTBF: 1.2 million hours
• Product health monitoring: S.M.A.R.T.
• Warranty: 3 years
• Compliance: CE, FCC, BSMI, RoHS