Samsung Electronics Launches Two 1TB MicroSD Cards Featuring TLC 8th Gen V-NAND

Terabyte-Level High Capacity in Fingernail-Sized Device
Meets Demands for High-Performance, High-Capacity Solutions
Power Efficiency Improved with 28nm Controller Integration

Samsung Electronics announced on the 1st that it has launched two high-capacity 1TB (terabyte) microSD cards, 'PRO Plus' and 'EVO Plus'. These products feature industry-leading capacity by stacking 1Tb (terabit) TLC (triple-level cell) 8th generation V-NAND in 8 layers to achieve terabyte-level high capacity, while also enhancing product durability.

The 'PRO Plus' and 'EVO Plus' lineups, first launched by Samsung Electronics in 2015, are optimal solutions for users who require high performance and large capacity. They are compatible with all devices that have microSD card slots, including ▲game consoles ▲drones ▲action cameras ▲tablets.

Samsung Electronics 'PRO Plus' and 'EVO Plus' 1TB product images. [Photo by Samsung Electronics]

With this new product launch, the maximum capacity of both 'PRO Plus' and 'EVO Plus' has doubled from 512GB (gigabytes) to 1TB. The 1TB capacity can store 400,000 2.3MB 4K UHD resolution images or more than 45 20GB console games, providing an optimal environment for creators handling large files and console game users. Both products offer continuous read speeds of up to 180MB (megabytes) and 160MB per second, respectively.

Additionally, power efficiency has been improved through a 28nm controller, reducing battery consumption. Enhancing the size of the LDPC (low-density parity check), a type of ECC (error correction code) engine, from 1KB to 2KB minimizes data loss and increases product reliability. They also feature UHS Speed Class 3 (U3), Video Speed Class 30 (V30), and A2 rating, enabling fast data loading and multitasking.

Moreover, the products have passed verification for six categories including waterproof, heat resistance, X-ray, magnetic resistance, drop, and abrasion, ensuring stable data protection even in extreme external environments.

Han Gu Sohn, Executive Director of the Brand Product Biz Team at Samsung Electronics Memory Business Division, stated, "As consumers’ use of mobile devices increases, the demand for high-performance products capable of handling large-capacity data is growing. The 'PRO Plus' and 'EVO Plus' 1TB products are optimal solutions for consumers who want to store large-capacity data reliably."

Meanwhile, with the rising demand for high-performance and high-capacity products, the global NAND flash market is rapidly growing. According to market research firm Omdia, the NAND market is expected to grow at a high annual rate of 29% from 2023, increasing from $60.658 billion this year to $136.752 billion by 2028, more than doubling. The flash memory card market is also expected to expand. Omdia predicts the flash memory market will grow from $2.563 billion in 2023 to $5.465 billion in 2028, more than doubling over five years.

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