UFS Ver. 4.0 Embedded Flash Memory Devices for Automotive Applications from KIOXIA Achieve Automotive SPICE CL2 Certification

TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kioxia Corporation, a world leader in memory solutions, today announced that its Universal Flash Storage¹ (UFS) Ver. 4.0 embedded flash memory devices designed for automotive applications have received Automotive SPICE^® (ASPICE) Capability Level 2 (CL2) certification. Kioxia is the first company² to be awarded this distinction for automotive grade UFS Ver. 4.0 certification.

Automotive SPICE (Software Process Improvement and Capability dEtermination), based on the ISO/IEC 33000 series of standards, is an internationally recognized framework for assessing and improving software development processes, specifically tailored to the automotive industry. Achieving ASPICE CL2 certification signifies that Kioxia has implemented structured processes for project management and software development, ensuring consistent quality and traceability. This certification is a testament to Kioxia’s capability to meet the stringent software development and quality standards that automotive manufacturers and Tier 1 suppliers demand in automotive grade UFS Ver. 4.0 devices, further solidifying its leadership in the embedded memory market for automotive applications.

New, advanced features and functionalities have been included in UFS Ver. 4.0 to address demanding automotive application requirements. Kioxia’s higher performing UFS devices deliver fast embedded storage transfer speeds in a small package size and are targeted to a variety of next-generation automotive applications, including infotainment, Integrated Cockpit System, ADAS³ and Autonomous Driving. The improved performance⁴ of UFS products from Kioxia enable these applications to take advantage of 5G’s connectivity benefits, leading to faster system startup times and a better user experience.

These milestone underscores Kioxia's relentless pursuit of industry-recognized certifications, reflecting its dedication to maintaining the highest standards of quality, security, and innovation throughout its operations.

Notes:
(1) Universal Flash Storage (UFS) is a product category for a class of embedded memory products built to the JEDEC UFS standard specification. Due to its serial interface, UFS supports full duplexing, which enables both concurrent reading and writing between the host processor and UFS device.
(2) As of December 4th, 2024. Kioxia survey.
(3) Advanced Driving Assistant System
(4) Compared to previous generation devices

* Automotive SPICE^® is a registered trademark of the Verband der Automobilindustrie e.V. (VDA).
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About Kioxia
Kioxia is a world leader in memory solutions, dedicated to the development, production and sale of flash memory and solid-state drives (SSDs). In April 2017, its predecessor Toshiba Memory was spun off from Toshiba Corporation, the company that invented NAND flash memory in 1987. Kioxia is committed to uplifting the world with “memory” by offering products, services and systems that create choice for customers and memory-based value for society. Kioxia's innovative 3D flash memory technology, BiCS FLASH™, is shaping the future of storage in high-density applications, including advanced smartphones, PCs, SSDs, automotive and data centers.

*Information in this document, including product prices and specifications, content of services and contact information, is correct on the date of the announcement but is subject to change without prior notice.