Monday, January 6th 2025

Phison Unveils 6nm E28 Gen 5 SSD Controller for 14.5GB/s Speeds, Micron G9 NAND Support

Phison Electronics (8299TT), a leading innovator in NAND Flash technologies, today announced a product showcase of its latest advancements in storage innovation at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2025. Leading the display is the new PS5028-E28 PCIe Gen 5 SSD controller, built on TSMC's advanced 6 nm process node to enable a market-first sequential speed combination of 14.5 GB/s read/write, alongside the highly efficient PS5031-E31T SSD controller, now qualified with Micron Technology's new G9 NAND.

Phison's cutting-edge solutions are engineered to address critical storage challenges such as durability, capacity, and sustainability while meeting modern demand for speed, reliability, and efficiency. The lineup on display demonstrates Phison's commitment to providing high-performance solutions tailored for diverse markets, from consumer electronics to enterprise storage.
Key Highlights at CES 2025 include:
  • PS5028-E28 PCIe Gen 5 SSD Controller: Phison's flagship PCIe Gen 5 controller offers exceptional performance and energy efficiency. Built on TSMC's 6 nm process, the E28 achieves groundbreaking sequential read and write speeds of up to 14.5 GB/s, making it the ideal flagship-class storage solution.
  • PS5031-E31T PCIe Gen 5 SSD Controller: Designed for the mainstream market, the E31T is the world's first DRAM-less PCIe Gen 5 SSD controller to deliver over 10 GB/s performance. This cost-effective solution brings premium-level performance to cost-conscious consumers.
  • PS2251-21 U21 USB4 SoC: As the world's first native USB4 SoC, the U21 delivers speeds of up to 4 GB/s sequential read and write, offering a low-power, high-performance solution for portable devices in compact form factors.
  • Pascari D205V Enterprise SSD: The world's highest-capacity PCIe Gen 5 enterprise SSD boasts 122.88 TB of storage. With sequential read speeds of up to 14,600 MB/s and write speeds of 3,200 MB/s, the D205V redefines scalability and efficiency for data center applications.
"Emerging use cases in gaming, content creation and AI training are driving notebooks to handle unprecedented, data-heavy workloads," said Michael Wu, GM and President, Phison US. "Phison continues to lead the market with groundbreaking innovations and industry firsts, exemplified by today's controller announcement and our comprehensive client solutions portfolio tailored to our ecosystem partners. We are steadfast in refining our technology to meet growing demands and breaking through the barriers of performance and efficiency."

Of note, the Phison E31T controller is making its debut in the Crucial P510 SSD, a brand-new consumer SSD Micron is announcing at CES this week. The Crucial P510 makes powerfully fast Gen 5 performance 11,000/9,500 megabytes (MB) per second available to the masses while lowering energy consumption—ideal for students, gamers and creatives who need top-tier performance to boost everything from workflows to gaming.

"We're excited to strengthen our partnership with Phison to deliver the next generation of high-performance storage solutions," said Jonathan Weech, senior director of product marketing and management for Micron's Commercial Products Group. "By pairing Phison's advanced controller technology with Micron's G9 NAND flash, we've engineered the Crucial P510 SSD to meet the needs of today's technologically discerning users. With improved power efficiency for extended notebook battery life and razor-sharp load times, this drive offers a distinct advantage for creators and gamers alike."
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2 Comments on Phison Unveils 6nm E28 Gen 5 SSD Controller for 14.5GB/s Speeds, Micron G9 NAND Support

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Tigerfox
Will PS5028-E28 finally make Gen5 without insane cooling possible?
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TheLostSwede
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TigerfoxWill PS5028-E28 finally make Gen5 without insane cooling possible?
Hopefully we'll find out this week.
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