Part of the JEDEC committee structure, the UFS (Universal Flash Storage) Panel is responsible for the flash storage standards that power virtually every high-end device today. They just released their latest technical deliverables, and the numbers are staggering.
To put that in perspective: That is fast enough to transfer a 1-hour 4K video file (approx. 45GB) in just 10 seconds. Beyond raw speed, the panel addressed three critical bottlenecks found in previous versions (3.1 and earlier):
This is a big one for multi-tasking. The panel allowed the host to retrieve data out of logical order. Previously, the storage had to wait for specific data blocks; now, it sends whatever is available first. Result: lower "tail latency" for random reads.
The random read improvements mean your app’s cold start time is about to drop to near zero.
Stay tuned for the 4.1 ratification. The panel isn't slowing down.
Here is what changed, why it matters for engineers and product managers, and what the "Latest Version" actually unlocks. While the panel is constantly working on errata and maintenance releases, the latest stable version of the standard is UFS 4.0 (JESD220F).
Part of the JEDEC committee structure, the UFS (Universal Flash Storage) Panel is responsible for the flash storage standards that power virtually every high-end device today. They just released their latest technical deliverables, and the numbers are staggering.
To put that in perspective: That is fast enough to transfer a 1-hour 4K video file (approx. 45GB) in just 10 seconds. Beyond raw speed, the panel addressed three critical bottlenecks found in previous versions (3.1 and earlier): Ufs Panel Latest Version
This is a big one for multi-tasking. The panel allowed the host to retrieve data out of logical order. Previously, the storage had to wait for specific data blocks; now, it sends whatever is available first. Result: lower "tail latency" for random reads. Part of the JEDEC committee structure, the UFS
The random read improvements mean your app’s cold start time is about to drop to near zero. 45GB) in just 10 seconds
Stay tuned for the 4.1 ratification. The panel isn't slowing down.
Here is what changed, why it matters for engineers and product managers, and what the "Latest Version" actually unlocks. While the panel is constantly working on errata and maintenance releases, the latest stable version of the standard is UFS 4.0 (JESD220F).