Toshiba's 2Gb NAND Flash Memory Named EDN's Hot 100 Product of 2003

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Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc. (TAEC) has announced that its high-capacity 2-gigabit (Gb) single-level cell NAND Flash memory has been chosen as one of EDN's Hot 100 Products of 2003. The 2Gb NAND Flash memory product, designated TH58NVG1S3A, was selected as an award-winning product in the digital and programmable logic category, showcasing its exceptional performance and value. This recognition highlights the product's capabilities in applications such as solid-state file storage, voice recording, and image file memory for still cameras.

Key Takeaways:

  • The TH58NVG1S3A 2Gb NAND Flash memory product was selected as one of EDN's Hot 100 Products of 2003, recognizing its exceptional performance and value in the digital and programmable logic category.
  • The product features a large page size of 2 kilobytes (KB) for increased program performance and a large block size of 128KB for enhanced erase performance, making it ideal for applications such as solid-state file storage, voice recording, and image file memory for still cameras.
  • The high-capacity 2Gb NAND Flash memory is capable of storing four times the amount of data as previous small block NAND products within approximately the same storage time per page.
  • TAEC, a leading provider of semiconductor solutions, has a broad offering of advanced technologies, including semiconductors, flash memory-based storage solutions, optical communication products, displays, and rechargeable batteries for various markets.
  • The EDN Hot 100 Products of 2003 list recognizes products that have a significant impact on the electronics industry, with a focus on innovative technologies, design engineering expertise, and industry-wide relevance.

Statistics:

  • 2003: The year in which the EDN Hot 100 Products list was established to recognize exceptional innovations in the electronics industry.
  • 2Gb: The capacity of the high-capacity NAND Flash memory product, TH58NVG1S3A, which was selected as one of EDN's Hot 100 Products of 2003.
  • 15: The number of major technology areas considered for the EDN Hot 100 Products list, including analog ICs, communications, components, computers, boards and buses, discrete semiconductors, digital and programmable logic, and more.
  • 1,000+: The number of products announced by manufacturers each year that are considered for the EDN Hot 100 Products list.
  • 4 times: The increased data storage capacity of the TH58NVG1S3A 2Gb NAND Flash memory compared to previous small block NAND products.

Sources:

  • PRNewswire, "Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc. Announces TH58NVG1S3A 2Gb NAND Flash Memory Named EDN's Hot 100 Product of 2003," January 12.
  • EDN, "Hot 100 Products of 2003," December 11, 2003.
  • Reed Business Information, "About EDN," EDN.com.
  • Gartner/Dataquest, "Worldwide Semiconductor Market Share Ranking, 2002," January 2003.
  • Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc., "About TAEC," chips.toshiba.com.