SanDisk iNAND 7232 Embedded Flash Drive

SanDisk Corporation introduced the iNAND 7232 storage solution, a new, advanced embedded flash drive (EFD) optimized to deliver imaging performance and storage capacity in mobile devices.

Available in capacities up to 128GB, the iNAND 7232 storage solution enables OEMs to introduce smartphones, tablets and other connected devices that feature storage to meet the needs of increasing consumer content while providing data-rich application experiences and next-generation digital photography capabilities.

“From North America to China, consumers are demanding higher and higher capacity storage,” said Christopher Bergey, SanDisk’s VP and GM of mobile and tablet Solutions. “Our iNAND 7232 storage solution not only enables mobile OEMs to cost-effectively deliver the robust storage mobile users want, it is also our most advanced embedded storage solution to date. It leverages new, innovative application-level storage architecture and SanDisk’s latest 15 nm flash storage technology to enable outstanding application experiences, terrific 4K Ultra HD video capture and digital photography experiences never before possible in flagship smartphones.”

“Smartphone and tablet users are maturing in how they use their devices. Therefore their expectations when purchasing a new smart device have also risen. This puts immense pressure on mobile OEMs who must balance the need to innovate against managing their investments in order to deliver flagship devices at attractive price-points in a highly competitive market. This is particularly true in China and other high-growth markets,” said Neil Shah, research director, devices and ecosystems, Counterpoint Research. “SanDisk’s iNAND 7232 EFD is the ideal solution to address this need as it enables OEMs to deliver what consumers want most outside of form factor: reliable high capacity, exceptional digital photography capabilities and great application experiences.“

Enabling Next Generation Mobile Experiences
The combination of iNAND 7232’s application architecture and innovative storage technology both enhances popular current mobile photography capabilities and allows for breakthrough application experiences.

The iNAND 7232 storage solution features SanDisk’s second-generation SmartSLC technology, a new storage architecture that quickly and intelligently responds on demand to mobile users’ changing needs. iNAND 7232 is SanDisk’s fastest embedded flash storage device to date. It boasts sequential write speeds of up to 150MB/s, a 25% increase from the previous generation product. The sequential write speed can further increase in the intelligent iNAND 7232 storage solution to a 1.2Gb/s and beyond when application performance demands it. This helps to provide fast, responsive mobile device experiences, including easy 4K Ultra HD video capture, quick downloading via 802.11ac/802.11ad and RAW photography capture even under low-light conditions. It also enhances the performance of multi-camera and depth-sensors, such as 3D, virtual reality and more.

The iNAND 7232 storage solution is built on the e.MMC 5.1+ HS400 specification, which includes Command Queue functionality. This further enhances random read speed, which results in faster responsiveness in data-intensive applications.

iNAND 7232 is built on SanDisk’s 15nm 3-bit-per-cell (X3) NAND flash storage.

Samples of the iNAND 7232 storage solution are currently available to customers in capacities of 32GB to 128GB.

Specific features and specifications include:

• Latest e.MMC Specification: Built on the e.MMC 5.1+ HS400 specification, which features Command Queue
  Designed for the Latest Wi-Fi Standards: Fast transfer speed to support gigabit wireless performance; 802.11ad ready; supports 802.11ac two-by-two rates
• Enhanced Speed Over Previous Generation: Sequential read speeds up to 280MB/s; sequential write speeds up to 150MB/s
  Thin Form Factor Enables Integration In Slim Host Devices: Available in packages just 11.5mm x 13mm in size and as thin as 0.9 mm
• Integrated and Optimized to Support Fast Mobile Device Product Development Lifecycles: The iNAND 7232 storage solution is supported by advanced simulation, trouble-shooting and engineering tools that enable mobile manufacturers to quickly and easily integrate the device into mobile device designs. This offers the potential to reduce the time from product development to product availability.