28 June 2017Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Toshiba QLC BiCS FLASH 3D Memory Introduced

Achieves World’s Largest Capacity of 1.5TB in a Single Package Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc. (TAEC)* today announced the latest generation of its BiCS FLASHTM three-dimensional (3D) flash memory1. The newest BiCS FLASH device features 4-bit-per-cell, quadruple-level cell (QLC) technology and is the first2 3D flash memory device to do so. Toshiba’s QLC technology enables larger (768 gigabit) die capacity than the company’s third-generation 512Gb 3-bit-per-cell, triple-level cell (TLC), and pushes the boundaries of flash memory technology. Toshiba’s new QLC BiCS FLASH device features a 64-layer stacked cell structure and achieves the world’s largest die capacity3 (768Gb/96GB). QLC flash memory also enables a 1.5-terabyte (TB) device with a 16-die stacked architecture in a single package – featuring the industry’s largest […]

12 June 2017Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Toshiba AL14SX HDD Launched

Toshiba AL14SX Series delivers high mission critical disk drive performance in capacities up to 900GB in a power-saving, low-latency 2.5 inch form-factor. Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc. (TAEC), a committed technology leader, announces the new AL14SX Series HDD – a family of 15,000rpm enterprise performance hard disk drives for mission critical servers and storage. Boasting a new 900GB1 capacity model, this drive series features a 50 percent capacity increase and superior performance and power savings compared to Toshiba’s prior AL13SX generation. The AL14SX Series is available in 300GB, 600GB and 900GB capacities in a compact, 2.5 inch, 15mm form-factor, saving rack space and reducing mission critical storage footprint and operational burden. Available models support 512 native, 4K native or emulated […]

27 September 2016Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Toshiba OCZ TL100 SATA SSD Released

New Value-oriented SSD Solution Delivers Affordable Hard Drive Upgrades that Won’t Break the Bank Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc. (TAEC), a committed technology leader, today announces the launch of the OCZ TL100 SATA solid state drive (SSD) series. Designed for entry-level users with traditional hard disk drive (HDD) storage seeking an affordable upgrade solution, the Toshiba OCZ TL100 series provides the performance of SSD technology at an attractive price point. Offering an easy and affordable way for value-oriented users to enhance their mobile or desktop systems, Toshiba OCZ TL100 SSDs improve home/office computing experiences, enabling increased system responsiveness and productivity over hard drives. With Toshiba TLC NAND flash memory under the hood, the TL100 series prioritizes both quality and affordability […]

13 September 2016Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Toshiba OCZ VX500 SATA SSD Series Introduced

New Toshiba-OCZ SSD Solution Features Excellent Balance of Performance and Endurance for Mainstream Systems Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc. (TAEC), a committed technology leader, today announces the launch of the OCZ VX500 SATA solid state drive (SSD) series. Aimed at mainstream desktop and notebook users looking to migrate away from primary hard disc drive (HDD) usage, VX500 SSDs feature superior endurance ratings[1] and provide a faster, more responsive PC experience thanks to well-balanced read and write performance[2]. Backed by OEM-level testing that provides validated reliability and built with the latest Toshiba MLC NAND flash, the Toshiba OCZ VX500 SSD series delivers endurance ratings of 74 to 592 terabytes written (TBW)[3], making it suitable for write-intensive applications such as content creation, […]

24 May 2016Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Toshiba OCZ RD400 NVMe SSD Launched

New M.2-based RD400 SSDs deliver ultra-fast and compact storage performance for gaming and enthusiast systems Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc., a committed technology leader, today announces the Toshiba OCZ RD400 Non-Volatile Memory Express® (NVMe®1) solid state drive (SSD) series. Designed for cutting-edge notebooks and PCs, the Peripheral Component Interconnect Express® (PCIe®2) RD400 series provides improved storage bandwidth and enhanced latency3 resulting in a fast and responsive computing experience. Unlike Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (SATA) based SSDs utilizing the legacy Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) protocol, NVMe is the first storage protocol designed with SSDs in mind making the RD400 series one of Toshiba’s fastest consumer SSDs to date. Additionally, the RD400’s PCIe Gen3 x4 lane interface shatters the traditional SATA […]

3 February 2016Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Toshiba OCZ Trion 150 Series Solid-State Drive Released

Refreshed OCZ Trion SSDs feature improved real world performance for the ultimate hard drive upgrade Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc., a committed technology leader, announces the availability of the new Trion 150 SSD series, an affordable performance upgrade for mainstream notebooks and desktops. Built with the Toshiba’s 15nm Triple-Level Cell (TLC) NAND flash technology from Toshiba, the Trion 150 series continues to deliver the superior balance of reliability, endurance and value of its predecessor, Trion 100, with increased real world performance. Offering an easy and affordable way for entry-level users to enhance their mobile or desktop systems, Trion 150 SSDs provide a superior computing experience, enabling increased multitasking and productivity over traditional hard drives. Rated for sequential read speeds up […]

20 October 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Toshiba AL14SE Enterprise Performance HDD Announced

Toshiba’s first enterprise performance 10,500 RPM HDD to support both 12Gbit/s SAS and 512n sector length Toshiba Corporation’s (TOKYO: 6502) Semiconductor & Storage Products Company today announced its newest enterprise performance hard disk drive (HDD) line, the AL14SE series, designed for mission critical servers and high-performance, high-availability storage systems. The AL14SE is Toshiba’s first 10,500 rotations per minute (RPM) HDD to support 12Gbit/s [1] SAS and 512n sector length for compatibility with the latest generation host controllers and host bus adapters. Sample shipment starts from today. The AL14SE features a new four platter design increasing storage capacity by 33 percent over the previous AL13SE generation models. The new AL14SE family is also updated with a 128MB data buffer for improved […]

2 September 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Toshiba Satellite Radius 12 Ultra HD Convertible Laptop Announced

One of industry’s first small-screen PC’s to enable facial authentication with Windows Hello Technicolor Color Certified 4K Ultra HD display with IPS technology delivers true-to-life color and clarity Incredible performance and power efficiency powered by 6th Generation Intel® Core™ processors Toshiba’s Digital Products Division (DPD), a division of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc., today announced the Satellite Radius™ 12, a compact 2-in-1 laptop designed with expert technologies to best meet the performance demands of today and tomorrow. The world’s first1 12.5-inch convertible laptop with a 4K Ultra HD display2, the Satellite Radius 12 features top-of-the-line screen and sound quality, a sleek, lightweight design and 6th Gen Intel® Core™ processors3 that deliver maximum mobile performance and excellent battery life. “Through our […]

12 August 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Toshiba NVMe Solid State Drive Families Unveiled

Toshiba’s new line of NVMe, PCIe SSDs leverage low latency and power efficiency to deliver high SSD performance Toshiba Corporation’s (TOKYO:6502) Semiconductor & Storage Products Company today announced three distinct families of PCIe® (Peripheral Component Interconnect Express) solid state drive (SSD) products using NVMe™ (Non-Volatile Memory Express) protocol, targeted for various applications including high performance notebooks; thin notebooks, 2-in-1/convertible notebooks and tablets; and server and storage applications. All three SSD product lines are optimized for high performance and low latency and utilize the PCIe interface, which provides point-to-point links with the processor, reducing system bottlenecks. Each SSD family is designed for its target segment with capacity, optimized form factor, and security capabilities. Samples of the Toshiba’s newest lines of NVMe, […]

11 March 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Toshiba AL13SX 12.0 Gbit/s SAS Enterprise Performance HDD Debuts

The AL13SX delivers mission critical disk drive performance in up to 600GB The Storage Products Business Unit of Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc., a committed technology leader, announces the addition of 12.0 Gbit/s1 SAS interface 512 native and Advanced Format models to its 15,000 RPM Enterprise Performance Class HDD model line. These newest additions are specifically designed for mission-critical workloads, delivering the benefits of 12.0 Gbit/s SAS host transfer rate and enhanced power management features for integration with rack-optimized data centers. Customer applications such as OLTP and databases will see improved performance from faster host transfer rates using 12.0 Gbit/s SAS controllers. Also, new AL13SX series models supporting 4K native sector technology may further improve application performance in supported environments. […]

27 February 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Toshiba T4KA3 8 Megapixel CMOS Image Sensor Released

– The world’s smallest class for 8M pixel chip, plus lower power consumption – Toshiba Corporation’s (TOKYO:6502) Semiconductor & Storage Products Company today started mass production shipments of “T4KA3”, an 8-megapixel BSI[1] CMOS image sensor. The sensor has a new low power circuit design that cuts power consumption to 46% that of Toshiba’s current 8MP sensors [2] , and a chip size that puts it in the smallest class for 8MP sensors.[3] The small chip size will realize smaller camera modules; 6.5mm square, for example, which is suitable for front-facing camera. In addition, 8MP output at 30fps is possible using MIPI® [4] 2 Lanes. High speed video recording generally requires a high frame rate with short exposure time, resulting in […]

7 January 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Toshiba Canvio Connect II Portable Hard Drive Unveiled

New USB Portable Hard Drive Features Expanded High Capacity, Iconic Design, and Vibrant Color Options Toshiba’s Digital Products Division (DPD), a division of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc., today announced the Canvio® Connect II portable hard drive, a device that takes portable storage to the next level. Available with up to 3TB1 of storage capacity, remote access capabilities, local and cloud backup and the ability to share and stream content, the Canvio Connect II portable hard drive is an all-in-one portable storage solution2,3. The Canvio Connect II portable hard drive makes it simple to back up not just files and folders, but a complete system—or customize backups to your exact needs and specifications. Users can secure backups with user defined […]

18 December 2014Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Toshiba MG04 Series 6TB Enterprise Capacity HDD Models Unveiled

The MG04 series delivers impressive capacity and offers Toshiba persistent write cache technology Toshiba Corporation’s (TOKYO:6502) Semiconductor & Storage Products Company today announced the addition of 6TB[1] SATA and SAS models to its MG04 series of 3.5-inch form factor enterprise capacity class of hard disk drives (HDD). New SAS interface models provide the benefits of 12Gbit/s[2] transfer rate for 6TB, 5TB, 4TB and 2TB HDDs. Sample shipment will begin in CQ1 of 2015. The new MG04 series 6TB models offer a 50 percent increase in max capacity from prior MG03 generation 4TB models and approximately 30 percent increase in sustained data rate (MG03xxx400x:165MiB[3]/s, MG04xxx60Ex:205MiB/s). These new HDDs support both industry-standard 4K native and 512e Advanced Format sector technologies for optimum […]

3 December 2014Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Toshiba HK3R2 and HK3E2 Enterprise SSDs Unveiled

The HK3R2 and HK3E2 series offer 6Gbit/s SATA speeds with Toshiba controller and 19nm second-generation NAND flash memory Toshiba Corporation’s (TOKYO: 6502) Semiconductor & Storage Products Company today announced the expansion of its line-up of enterprise SSDs with the addition of two new series of enterprise SSDs – the HK3R2 series for read-intensive workloads and the HK3E2 series for value-endurance workloads. These 6Gbit/s[1] SATA enterprise SSDs join Toshiba’s broad portfolio of enterprise storage solutions featuring a variety of endurance ratings to meet the needs of specific application requirements and customer environments. Shipment starts from today. Read-Intensive HK3R2 Series: Available in capacities up to 960GB[2] in a 2.5-inch standard form-factor (7mm Z-height). The HK3R2 series is designed for read-intensive applications and […]

2 October 2014Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Toshiba World’s Smallest-class Embedded NAND Flash Memory Products Launched

-Using cutting-edge 15nm process NAND flash memory chips- Toshiba Corporation (TOKYO:6502) today announced the launch of the world’s smallest-class[1] embedded NAND flash memory products integrating NAND chips fabricated with cutting-edge 15nm process technology. The new products are compliant with the lateste∙MMCTM[2] standard, and are designed for application in a wide range of digital consumer products, including smartphones, tablet PCs and wearable devices. Sample shipment of the 16GB products start from today, with 8GB, 32GB, 64GB and 128GB products to follow. The new products integrate NAND chips fabricated with Toshiba’s cutting-edge 15nm generation process technology and a controller to manage basic control functions for NAND applications in a single package. By utilizing the 15nm NAND chips, the package size is approximately […]

3 September 2014Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Toshiba Chromebook 2 Laptop Announced

Toshiba’s Chromebook 2 Introduces All-new Slim and Light Design, Brilliant Full HD Display Option and Audio Tuned by Skullcandy; Pricing Starting at $249 MSRP Toshiba’s Digital Products Division (DPD), a division of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc., today announced its second generation Chromebooks. Featuring an all-new sleek design that houses a 13-inch display in a compact 12-inch chassis, Toshiba’s Chromebook 2 delivers a Chromebook experience that’s tuned for entertainment, while providing versatile performance and fantastic battery life for productivity seekers. Toshiba will offer two versions of its Chromebook 2 – an entry model with a standard HD display and a premium model featuring a brilliant Full HD (1920 x 1080) display with IPS technology. Both models feature a sound system […]

22 May 2014Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Toshiba MC04ACA 5TB HDD Announced

Lower storage latency HDD suited for cloud-based workloads Toshiba Corporation’s (TOKYO:6502) Semiconductor & Storage Products Company today announced that it will launch the MC04ACA series, Toshiba’s first enterprise capacity hard disk drive (HDD) optimized for servers supporting cloud-based applications and analytic workloads. With a 3.5-inch form factor, the MC04ACA series delivers up to 5TB[1] of storage with 7,200 rotations per minute (RPM) performance, reducing storage latency and making the MC04ACA series suitable for workloads and storage requirements generated by cloud computing. Mass production shipment in the Japanese market will start from the end of May. The MC04ACA series is available in 2TB, 3TB, 4TB, and 5TB capacities and supports cloud use-case workloads of up to 180TB per year. The MC04ACA […]

16 April 2014Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Toshiba Satellite P55t 4K Ultra HD Laptop Unveiled

One of World’s First 4K Laptop that’s Four Times Clearer than Full HD is Awarded Technicolor Color Certification Toshiba’s Digital Products Division (DPD), a division of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc., today unveiled its new Satellite® P55t, featuring one of the world’s first 4K Ultra HD display in a laptop and the world’s first to earn Technicolor® Color Certification. Ideal for visual creative professionals and multimedia enthusiasts, the Satellite P55t is designed to take on the most intensive computing demands and display unprecedented imagery. “Creative professionals are embracing 4K Ultra HD as it enables a whole new level of media creation that draws viewers in with amazing detail and clarity,” said Carl Pinto, vice president of marketing, Toshiba America Information […]

28 March 2014Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Toshiba Canvio Desktop External Hard Drive Introduced

Provides up to 5TB and Internal Solid State Hybrid Drive Offers up to 1TB Toshiba’s Digital Products Division (DPD), a division of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc., today introduced the Toshiba Canvio® Desk Desktop External Hard Drive, a high capacity storage device that saves significant work space with its small compact design. In addition, the company unveiled a 2.5-inch internal Solid State Hybrid Drive, offering an easy upgrade for notebook owners looking to speed up their PC. “The Canvio Desk Desktop External Hard Drive offers enhanced features, great performance and generous storage capacity in a versatile and compact design set to match any office space,” said Maciek Brzeski, vice president of product marketing and development, Branded Storage Products, Toshiba Digital […]

4 March 2014Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Toshiba AL13SXB and AL13SXQ Series Hard Disk Drives Introduced

Toshiba Corporation (TOKYO:6502) today announced new additions to its lineup of enterprise performance hard disk drives (HDD), the AL13SXB series and the self-encrypting AL13SXQ series, which are suitable for mission-critical enterprise applications. Sample shipping will start from the middle of March. The AL13SX series offers capacities up to 600GB[1], the largest-class storage capacity[2] in a 15,000 RPM 2.5-inch design, double the maximum capacity of previous generation drives[3]. The drives provide lower latency and power savings compared with legacy 3.5-inch 15,000 RPM 600GB models. Customers have the choice of AL13SX drives that support 512n (native), 512e (emulation) or 4Kn storage formats. The long sector models (512e and 4Kn) reach sustained transfer rates up to 243 MiB/s[4] – an increase of 27% […]

10 December 2013Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Toshiba HK3R Series SSDs Announced

Toshiba Corporation (TOKYO:6502) today announced that it will expand its family of enterprise SSD with new models designed to support read intensive applications with SATA interface. The new “HK3R series” will start shipping from the end of this month. “HK3R series” SSD have a 2.5-inch form factor, implement a 6Gbit/s SATA interface, and will be available in capacities up to 480GB[1]. The drives support one full DWPD[2] and are suited for server and storage systems for online transactions, cloud computing, online gaming and big data analytics, especially where customers are looking for a balance between cost, endurance and performance. Toshiba has expanded its lineup of enterprise SSD products with the new enterprise read intensive “HK3R series” with SATA interface, in […]

23 October 201316 April 2018Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Toshiba MQ02ABF Hard Disk Drive Introduced

Toshiba Corporation (TOKYO:6502) today announced the launch of slim 7mm-height 2.5-inch, two-platter, 5,400 RPM SATA hard disk drives (HDD). The new MQ02ABF series, Toshiba’s first two-platter 7mm-height HDD model, delivers up to 1TB of storage capacity[1] and is designed for thin mobile computing applications. Available in capacities of 750GB and 1TB, the MQ02ABF series features a rigid chassis design and utilizes dual stage head positioning technology. Sample shipment is scheduled to start in November. Notes [1] Definition of capacity: Toshiba defines a gigabyte (GB) as 1,000,000,000 bytes and a terabyte (TB) as 1,000,000,000,000 bytes. A computer operating system, however, reports storage capacity using powers of 2 for the definition of 1GB = 230 = 1,073,741,824 bytes and therefore shows less […]

16 July 201316 April 2018Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Toshiba EXCERIA SD Memory Cards Offering World-Fastest Write Speed Unveiled

By Toshiba Corporation Toshiba Corporation (TOKYO:6502) today announced that it will launch a new series of SD memory cards offering the world’s fastest data write speed. The latest edition to its line-up of EXCERIA memory cards designed to offer users of high-end digital cameras an excellent experience, the EXCERIA PRO™1 and EXCERIA™1 cards will be launched in major markets worldwide, starting with Japan in October. EXCERIA cards compliant with UHS-II will be available in two series. The EXCERIA PRO series will offer photographers a data write speed of 240MB/sec2 the world’s fastest3, while the EXCERIA series will write at 120MB/sec. They will allow digital camera users to shoot still images continuously at high speed. The cards are the first in […]

20 June 201316 April 2018Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Toshiba MQ01ABFH 7mm Solid State Hybrid Drive Announced

Toshiba’s new 7mm solid state hybrid drive is ideally suited to improve response time and performance in ultrathin and standard-sized notebooks By Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc. Toshiba’s Storage Products Business Unit of Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc., a committed technology leader, announces the slim, 7mm MQ01ABFH solid state hybrid drive (SSHD) series. Equipped with Toshiba’s NAND flash and available in 500GB1 and 320GB capacities, the MQ01ABFH series is the first Toshiba SSHD drive family in 7 mm. The series continues Toshiba’s legacy of providing world-class storage products, and offers customers a complete lineup of 2.5-inch solid state hybrid drives with the previously announced 1TB1 and 750GB MQ01ABDH series 9.5mm SSHDs for ultrathin and thin and light notebook PCs, multimedia […]