Photo Release -- Micron Announces mSATA Solid-State Drive for Ultrathin Laptops
Micron Technology, Inc.
10.04.2012 14:00
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Micron's RealSSD(TM) C400 mSATA SSD Provides High Performance for Ultraportable
Computing
BOISE, Idaho, 2012-04-10 14:00 CEST (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --
Micron Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq:MU), one of the world's leading providers of
advanced semiconductor solutions, today announced a new solid-state drive (SSD)
that broadens Micron's client product portfolio to serve the rapidly emerging
Ultrabook(tm) category. The newly announced drive is based on the proven
architecture of Micron's popular RealSSD(tm) C400 drives, providing the same high
performance and reliability.
Photos accompanying this release are available at
http://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/prs/?pkgid=12339
http://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/prs/?pkgid=12340
The C400 mSATA drive is designed to work in ultrathin, high-performance
SSD-based systems and can also act as a cache drive in dual-drive systems.
SSD-caching systems have both a hard-disk drive and a low-capacity SSD. These
systems use software to automatically identify the most frequently used files
and programs and then access those files from the SSD, providing greater
performance than a hard-disk drive, but at a lower price point than a
stand-alone SSD.
The mSATA form factor is an emerging standard that allows ultrathin notebook
manufacturers to integrate a high-capacity SSD in a space that is about
one-third of the size of a standard business card (3cm x 5cm). That tiny
footprint, coupled with the C400's inherent power savings, light weight, and
durability, make this drive ideal for new mobile designs.
'Efficient memory and storage are key components to portable computing,' said
Justin Sykes, Micron's general manager of client SSD solutions. 'Our new mSATA
delivers on the true promise of SSD technology - high-performance storage in a
tiny, low-power package. Breaking away from the constraints of enclosures meant
for hard drives is a great step toward enabling truly mobile computing
platforms.'
The RealSSD C400 mSATA SSD ships in capacities ranging from 32 gigabytes (GB)
to 256GB with a SATA 6 gigabits per second (Gb/s) interface for the high data
throughput that is ideal for the 'instant on' responsiveness demanded by
Ultrabook systems. The drive's focused high performance[1], low power
consumption and caseless design enable better computing experiences in
ultrathin form factors. Additionally, the established design leverages Micron's
proven 25 nanometer (nm) MLC NAND Flash and manufacturing and testing
capabilities.
The drive is currently in production and is available through Micron's
extensive distribution network. A Crucial-branded version will be available to
consumers this calendar quarter through select global channel partners and at
www.crucial.com.
About Micron
Micron Technology, Inc., is one of the world's leading providers of advanced
semiconductor solutions. The company transforms foundational memory
technologies--including DRAM, NAND Flash, and NOR Flash - into innovative
solutions such as solid-state drives (SSDs), modules, multi-chip packages and
other semiconductor systems. Micron's worldwide operations design, manufacture
and market these solutions for use in leading-edge computing, consumer,
enterprise storage, networking, embedded and mobile products. Micron's common
stock is traded on the NASDAQ under the MU symbol. To learn more about Micron
Technology, Inc., visit www.micron.com.
The Micron Technology, Inc. logo is available at
http://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/prs/?pkgid=6950
(c)2012 Micron Technology, Inc. All rights reserved. Information is subject to
change without notice. Micron and the Micron orbit logo are trademarks of
Micron Technology, Inc. Ultrabook is a trademark of Intel Corporation in the
U.S. and/or other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their
respective owners.
[1] See Micron.com for data sheets and full specifications
The photos are also available at Newscom, www.newscom.com, and via AP
PhotoExpress.
CONTACT: Melinda Jenkins
Melinda.Jenkins@zenogroup.com
650-801-7957
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Micron Technology, Inc.
10.04.2012 14:00
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Micron's RealSSD(TM) C400 mSATA SSD Provides High Performance for Ultraportable
Computing
BOISE, Idaho, 2012-04-10 14:00 CEST (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --
Micron Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq:MU), one of the world's leading providers of
advanced semiconductor solutions, today announced a new solid-state drive (SSD)
that broadens Micron's client product portfolio to serve the rapidly emerging
Ultrabook(tm) category. The newly announced drive is based on the proven
architecture of Micron's popular RealSSD(tm) C400 drives, providing the same high
performance and reliability.
Photos accompanying this release are available at
http://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/prs/?pkgid=12339
http://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/prs/?pkgid=12340
The C400 mSATA drive is designed to work in ultrathin, high-performance
SSD-based systems and can also act as a cache drive in dual-drive systems.
SSD-caching systems have both a hard-disk drive and a low-capacity SSD. These
systems use software to automatically identify the most frequently used files
and programs and then access those files from the SSD, providing greater
performance than a hard-disk drive, but at a lower price point than a
stand-alone SSD.
The mSATA form factor is an emerging standard that allows ultrathin notebook
manufacturers to integrate a high-capacity SSD in a space that is about
one-third of the size of a standard business card (3cm x 5cm). That tiny
footprint, coupled with the C400's inherent power savings, light weight, and
durability, make this drive ideal for new mobile designs.
'Efficient memory and storage are key components to portable computing,' said
Justin Sykes, Micron's general manager of client SSD solutions. 'Our new mSATA
delivers on the true promise of SSD technology - high-performance storage in a
tiny, low-power package. Breaking away from the constraints of enclosures meant
for hard drives is a great step toward enabling truly mobile computing
platforms.'
The RealSSD C400 mSATA SSD ships in capacities ranging from 32 gigabytes (GB)
to 256GB with a SATA 6 gigabits per second (Gb/s) interface for the high data
throughput that is ideal for the 'instant on' responsiveness demanded by
Ultrabook systems. The drive's focused high performance[1], low power
consumption and caseless design enable better computing experiences in
ultrathin form factors. Additionally, the established design leverages Micron's
proven 25 nanometer (nm) MLC NAND Flash and manufacturing and testing
capabilities.
The drive is currently in production and is available through Micron's
extensive distribution network. A Crucial-branded version will be available to
consumers this calendar quarter through select global channel partners and at
www.crucial.com.
About Micron
Micron Technology, Inc., is one of the world's leading providers of advanced
semiconductor solutions. The company transforms foundational memory
technologies--including DRAM, NAND Flash, and NOR Flash - into innovative
solutions such as solid-state drives (SSDs), modules, multi-chip packages and
other semiconductor systems. Micron's worldwide operations design, manufacture
and market these solutions for use in leading-edge computing, consumer,
enterprise storage, networking, embedded and mobile products. Micron's common
stock is traded on the NASDAQ under the MU symbol. To learn more about Micron
Technology, Inc., visit www.micron.com.
The Micron Technology, Inc. logo is available at
http://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/prs/?pkgid=6950
(c)2012 Micron Technology, Inc. All rights reserved. Information is subject to
change without notice. Micron and the Micron orbit logo are trademarks of
Micron Technology, Inc. Ultrabook is a trademark of Intel Corporation in the
U.S. and/or other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their
respective owners.
[1] See Micron.com for data sheets and full specifications
The photos are also available at Newscom, www.newscom.com, and via AP
PhotoExpress.
CONTACT: Melinda Jenkins
Melinda.Jenkins@zenogroup.com
650-801-7957
News Source: NASDAQ OMX
10.04.2012 Dissemination of a Corporate News, transmitted by DGAP -
a company of EquityStory AG.
The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.
DGAP's Distribution Services include Regulatory Announcements,
Financial/Corporate News and Press Releases.
Media archive at www.dgap-medientreff.de and www.dgap.de
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Company: Micron Technology, Inc.
United States
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E-mail:
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