- NAND 332 layers of Kioxia delivers 2 to without using PLC Tech
- The Japanese flash giant focuses on performance and capacity thanks to a double -axis development approach
- Advice is that he can provide even greater SSDs, as part of “Gen X”
Kioxia has revealed via updated roadmap materials that its next NAND chip 332 layers – which is part of its 10th generation flash bics – will offer 2 TB of capacity per mat.
Although it may seem small compared to expectations, the Japanese flash memory specialist suggested that he can provide even greater SSDs, as part of generation X, without using Penta (PLC) cell technology.
The slides of the roadmap, published by Techpowerupwere shared as part of Kioxia’s long -term business strategy.
Double -axis strategy
The 332 -layer chip, which is currently under development, is part of what Kioxia calls for its “double -axis strategy” for Nand. This strategy divides two -track development: the first focus on the increase in the number of layers for a higher capacity and the second improvement in performance via architecture based on loads (CBA).
CBA connects CMOS circuits directly to the memory matrix, helping to increase bandwidth, reduce latency and reduce energy consumption.
Kioxy says that this approach allows it to stimulate density without sacrificing endurance and reliability associated with having less bits per cell.
Kioxia’s roadmap does not discuss the company’s plans for PLC, even if other competitors are starting to explore this direction. Kioxia seems to double processes and new controller conceptions to meet market demands.
The recent focus of the company is on two SSD families: the CM9 series, which emphasizes the high performance for AI applications, and the LC9 series, which targets a large capacity and currently offers a capacity up to 122 TB.
The two products are based on the 8th generation flash bics of Kioxia, which introduced the ABC and supports the workloads of energy and high speed.
Kioxia also revealed an SSD in High-Iops which he developed using his SLC XL-Flash technology. This SSD should exceed 10 million pi and samples in the second half of 2026.
