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Samsung Unveils First In-Vehicle PCIe 4.0 SSD Based on 8th Gen V-NAND Flash: AM9C1

Samsung Unveils First In-Vehicle PCIe 4.0 SSD Based on 8th Gen V-NAND Flash: AM9C1

On September 24, Samsung announced the launch of its first in-vehicle PCIe 4.0 SSD, the AM9C1, based on 8th generation V-NAND flash technology. Currently, samples of the 256GB AM9C1 SSD are undergoing testing with major partners, with mass production expected to begin by the end of this year. Samsung plans to offer a range of capacities from 128GB to 2TB, with the 2TB version anticipated to start production in early next year to meet the growing demand for high-capacity in-vehicle SSDs.

NVIDIA Blackwell Platform and ASIC Chip Upgrades Expected to Drive Liquid Cooling Penetration Rate Over 20% by 2025 | TrendForce

NVIDIA Blackwell Platform and ASIC Chip Upgrades Expected to Drive Liquid Cooling Penetration Rate Over 20% by 2025 | TrendForce

According to the latest report from TrendForce, the anticipated launch of NVIDIA's Blackwell platform in Q4 2024 is set to significantly increase the penetration rate of liquid cooling solutions. This rate is expected to rise from around 10% in 2024 to over 20% by 2025. The growth is attributed to heightened global awareness of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) factors and the acceleration of AI server construction by CSPs (Cloud Service Providers), facilitating a shift from air cooling to liquid cooling solutions.