Meguiar launched compact package UFS, helping the design of next generation smart phones with larger capacity batteries

On February 28, Beijing time, Micron Technology announced that it would begin to send samples of the enhanced version of the Universal Flash Memory (UFS) 4.0 mobile solution, which has a breakthrough proprietary firmware function and uses a compact UFS package (9 x 13mm). Based on the advanced 232 layer 3D NAND technology, Meguiar UFS 4.0 solution can achieve 1 TB capacity. Its high-performance and end-to-end technological innovation will help flagship smartphones achieve faster response speed and more sensitive use experience.

Micron improves the experience of data intensive applications through proprietary firmware functions, further consolidating its leadership in the field of UFS 4.0 mobile storage

The sequential read speed and sequential write speed of Meguiar UFS 4.0 are 4300 MBps and 4000 MBps respectively, doubling the performance [[1]] of the previous generation products, providing a better experience for data intensive applications. With high-speed performance, users can quickly start common productivity, creativity and emerging AI applications. The loading speed of large language models in generative AI applications can be increased by 40% [[2]], providing a smoother use experience for users to talk with AI digital assistants.

Mark Montierth, General Manager and Vice President of Micron Mobile Business Unit, said, "Micron's latest UFS 4.0 solution adopts the industry leading compact UFS package, which can provide first-class storage performance while reducing power consumption. With the breakthrough firmware upgrade, the solution keeps smartphones running smoothly when they leave the factory. At the same time, it further improves the performance standard of mobile storage through stronger performance, flexibility and scalability, helping smartphones accelerate the popularization of generative AI capabilities. "

Compact packaging design lays the foundation for ultra-thin energy-saving smart phones

Since the launch of the 11mm x 13mm UFS 4.0 solution in June last year, Micron has further reduced the size of UFS 4.0 to achieve a more compact 9mm x 13mm managed NAND package. The smaller size of UFS 4.0 brings more possibilities for the design of the next generation of folding and ultra-thin smart phones. Manufacturers can use the space saved to place larger capacity batteries. In addition, the new UFS 4.0 solution can improve energy efficiency by 25% [[3]], so that users can get a longer life when running high power consuming applications such as AI, AR, games and multimedia.

Meguiar's proprietary firmware innovation further improves the mobile flash memory standard

This enhanced version of UFS 4.0 is based on the UFS 4.0 product mass-produced by Micron last year, which can provide a number of proprietary firmware update functions, including:

·High performance mode (HPM): This proprietary function improves the performance of smart phones during intensive use by prioritizing key tasks rather than background tasks. After HPM is turned on, the storage access speed can be doubled, helping the mobile phone speed increase by more than 25% when starting multiple applications [[4]].

·One touch refresh (OBR): The OBR function helps users obtain more lasting excellent performance by automatically cleaning and optimizing data, so that smart phones always maintain a smooth running experience like a new state. The faster read/write performance can increase the application startup speed by 10% [[5]], achieve faster album access speed and smooth multitasking, and provide users with a better experience.

·Partition UFS (ZUFS): Meguiar UFS 4.0 now supports the host to specify different data storage areas to improve the long-term use experience of the device. ZUFS can effectively deal with the phenomenon of write amplification. On the premise of not reducing the performance of the device, it tries to use limited programming and erasing cycles to extend the service life of smart phones and maintain a smooth use experience for a long time.

Meguiar's engineer team successfully created these innovative firmware functions in its global laboratory by predicting emerging use scenarios, simulating real application environments, and collecting feedback in close collaboration with customers. In the customer joint laboratories located in the United States, China and South Korea, Meguiar has worked closely with smartphone manufacturers to solve technical bottlenecks by understanding the pain points faced by manufacturers and developing targeted solutions.

Supply

Meguiar Plus UFS 4.0 is now available, with 256 GB, 512GB and 1TB capacity options. The expanded capacity can support the flagship smart phone to accommodate all the data analyzed and generated by the device side AI assistant, as well as the user's increasing picture materials, releasing the advantages of AI and obtaining higher security than cloud storage. Through local data storage, users can access personal data at any time when offline or the network signal is unstable, and benefit from the powerful AI function.