KIOXIA’s UFS Ver. 4.0 embedded flash memory devices achieve SPICE CL2 certification

KIOXIA Europe has announced that its Universal Flash Storage (UFS) Ver. 4.0 embedded flash memory devices have received Automotive SPICE (ASPICE) Capacity Level 2 (CL2) certification.

KIOXIA achieves SPICE CL2 certification of its UFS Ver 4.0 flash memory devices Credit: KIOXIA

Designed for automotive applications KIOXIA is the first company to be awarded this distinction for automotive grade UFS 4.0. 

Automotive SPICE (Software Process Improvement and Capability Determination), based on the ISO/IEC 33000 series of standards, is a recognised framework for assessing and improving software development processes, that is specifically tailored to the automotive industry.

Achieving ASPICE CL2 certification signifies that KIOXIA has implemented structured processes for project management and software development, ensuring consistent quality and traceability.

This certification highlights KIOXIA’s capability to meet the stringent software development and quality standards that automotive manufacturers and Tier 1 suppliers require when it comes to automotive grade UFS Vers. 4.0 devices.

New, advanced features and functionalities have been included in UFS Ver. 4.0 to address demanding automotive application requirements. KIOXIA’s higher performing UFS devices deliver fast embedded storage transfer speeds in a small package size and are targeted at a variety of next-generation automotive applications, including infotainment, integrated cockpit system, ADAS3 and autonomous driving.

The improved performance of these UFS products from KIOXIA enable these applications to take advantage of 5G’s connectivity benefits, leading to faster system startup times and a better user experience.