Date: 03/12/2009

New SSD memory from Micron targeting notebook and desktop computers

New RealSSD C300 solid-state drive from Micron targeting laptop and desktop personal computers features high-speed operations.

The C300 SSD leverages SATA 6Gb/s interface to achieve a read throughput speed of up to 355MB/s and a write throughput speed of up to 215MB/s. Using the common PC Mark Vantage scoring system, the C300 SSD turns in a score of 45,000 from the HDD Suite.

The RealSSD C300 drive also leverages Micron's 34nm MLC NAND flash memory that supports the high-speed ONFI 2.1 standard, ensuring the NAND performance keeps pace with the SATA 6Gb/s interface.

"The C300 SSD not only delivers on all the inherent advantages of SSDs improved reliability and low power use but also leverages a finely tuned architecture and high-speed ONFI 2.1 NAND to provide a whole new level of performance," said Dean Klein, vice president of memory system development at Micron.

"Hard drives gain little performance advantage when using SATA 6Gb/s because of mechanical limitations," said Klein. "As a developer of leading-edge NAND technology, along with our sophisticated controller and firmware innovations, Micron is well positioned to tune our drives to take full advantage of the faster speeds achieved using the SATA 6Gb/s interface. The combination of these technology advancements has enabled the RealSSD C300 drive to far outshine the competition."

The drives will be available in 1.8-inch and 2.5-inch form factors, with both drives supporting 128GB and 256GB capacities.

Availability: Now in samples, and production in the first quarter of 2010

For more details visit www.micron.com