Thu Sep 12 06:51:47 UTC 2024: ## Samsung Leads in Storage Technology with Mass Production of 1Tb QLC V-NAND Chips
**Seoul, South Korea** – Samsung Electronics, the world’s leading semiconductor memory chip manufacturer, has announced the commencement of mass production for its groundbreaking 1Tb quad-level cell (QLC) ninth-generation V-NAND chips. This achievement makes Samsung the first company globally to achieve this milestone, solidifying its dominance in the high-capacity and high-performance storage chip market.
The new QLC V-NAND chips, capable of storing four bits of data per cell, build upon Samsung’s previous success with the world’s first triple-level cell (TLC) ninth-generation V-NAND chips introduced in April 2024. This advancement significantly enhances storage capacity and performance, catering to the growing demand for high-performance storage solutions in the era of artificial intelligence (AI).
To achieve this breakthrough, Samsung implemented several innovative technologies and processes, including Channel Hole Etching, Design Mold, Low-Power Design, and Predictive Program. These advancements enable Samsung to produce highly efficient and reliable storage chips for diverse applications.
Samsung plans to leverage these QLC V-NAND flash chips in the production of consumer and server SSDs, as well as UFS storage for mobile devices, further expanding its reach in the storage market.
SungHoi Hur, Executive Vice President and Head of Flash Product & Technology at Samsung Electronics, emphasized the significance of this development, stating, “The successful mass production of QLC 9th-generation V-NAND just four months after the TLC version allows us to offer a full lineup of advanced SSD solutions that address the needs for the AI era. As the enterprise SSD market shows rapid growth with stronger demand for AI applications, we will continue to solidify our leadership in the segment through our QLC and TLC 9th-generation V-NAND.”
Samsung’s commitment to innovation in the storage sector is further evidenced by its recent launches of a 122.88TB SSD for the enterprise market, offering significant performance gains over its predecessor, and the expansion of its USB flash storage drive offerings to include 512GB variants.
These advancements underscore Samsung’s dedication to providing cutting-edge storage solutions that meet the ever-evolving demands of the digital world, paving the way for a future powered by high-performance and high-capacity storage technology.
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