Category: Press Releases

May 29, 2023

• 2023

Phison Showcases Full Range of Storage Solutions and High-Speed Transmission at Computex2023

Phison Electronics (8299 TT), a global leader in NAND controllers and storage solutions, will showcase its high-speed transmission and storage solutions at the annual Taipei International Computer Show (COMPUTEX) in Taiwan. At COMPUTEX, Phison will illuminate the future of intelligent storage. The show kicks off on Tuesday, May 30 through Friday, June 2.

Building upon its globally acclaimed flagship PCIe 5.0 SSD PS5026-E26 storage solution, Phison Electronics will unveil its latest offering at COMPUTEX. The new addition is the PCIe 5.0 DRAM-less SSD controller PS5031-E31T, featuring a 7nm process that ensures low power consumption. With an impressive maximum read/write performance of 10.5GB/s, it represents a PCIe 5.0 SSD storage solution that excels in performance and power efficiency. In addition, Phison will introduce the next-generation PCIe 4.0 DRAM-less SSD controller PS5027-E27T, engineered with a 12nm process and offering a remarkable maximum read/write speed of 7400/6400 MB/s. It is anticipated that the PCIe 5.0 PS5031-E31T and PCIe 4.0 PS5027-E27T SSD storage solutions will comprehensively meet the diverse needs of PC OEM partners and customers.

Phison will also demonstrate the company’s suite of enterprise SSD storage solutions, designed to accommodate the intensive data associated with the rise of AI servers and cloud services. These include the PCIe 4.0 SSD X1 and P1 storage solutions, which support Dual-port and Single-port, respectively, and offer a maximum capacity of 32TB. Additionally, Phison will present the PCIe 5.0 PS5026-E26DC and PCIe 4.0 PS5018-E18DC storage solutions in the new E1.S form factor. These offerings are designed to assist enterprises, data centers, cloud services, and AI servers in overcoming various challenges in enterprise storage applications.

“Technology is advancing at a tenfold pace and countries worldwide are increasing their investments in the semiconductor field after experiencing chip shortages,” said K.S. Pua, Phison's CEO. “Technological innovation has become one of the most important topics globally. Storage and high-speed data transmission play a crucial role in all technological innovations. Leveraging the success of being the first in the world to receive PCI-SIG certification for the PCIe 5.0 PS7101 Redriver IC, Phison has introduced the next generation of PCIe 5.0 Redriver ICs: the PS7102 (8-Channel) and PS7103 (16-Lane). These new solutions are specifically designed to assist global customers in overcoming signal attenuation issues in high-speed applications.”

Pua further adds, ”The rise of generative AI such as ChatGPT will positively impact the demand for AI servers and storage by becoming ubiquitous in various NAND storage applications, including mobile voice recognition, computer-assisted software, industrial automation, and autonomous driving systems. All of these applications are closely related to NAND storage products. In response to these emerging demands, Phison has introduced NAND storage solutions that cater to various applications, including the PS8361 controller, Phison's first UFS 4.0-compliant controller suitable for high-end mobile devices; the next-generation industrial-grade PCIe 4.0 SSD storage solution PS5021-E21TI that can withstand harsh environments; the high-end PCIe 4.0 PS5021-E21TI MPT5 BGA SSD; and UFS 3.1 PS8317 MUM7 storage solutions that comply with AEC-Q100 automotive standards. These offerings provide comprehensive support for customers in creating value-added NAND storage solutions, and contribute to Phison's future growth.

More than 1,000 global brands are expected to exhibit, focusing on six major themes: high performance, computing, artificial intelligence applications, next-gen connectivity, hyperreality, innovations and startups, and sustainability.

If you would like to learn more, please click on the following links:

• Phison 2023 Computex: phison.com/computex2023
• Phison empowering the PCIe 5.0 ecosystem: phison.com/gen5-e26-ssd-partner-ecosystem
• Press Kit: phison.com/company/newsroom/event-press-kits/computex-2023

Category: Press Releases

May 3, 2023

• 2023

The results of the 9th Corporate Governance Evaluation, jointly organized by the Taiwan Stock Exchange and the Taipei Exchange, have been announced. Phison (TPEx: 8299) awarded excellent results, ranking in the top 5% of the evaluation among 734 TPEx-listed companies. This is the highest honor of the evaluation and recognizes Phison's outstanding performance in corporate governance.

Corporate governance has been one of the key focuses of all business operations in recent years. Through the Corporate Governance Evaluation jointly organized by the Taiwan Stock Exchange and the Taipei Exchange, not only can investors and companies understand the effectiveness of corporate governance implementation, but it can also enhance sustainable development of companies. Therefore, in recent years, Phison has actively invested resources in this area. Being able to achieve such excellent results not only enhances Phison's visibility in the capital market but also represents Phison's long-term efforts in ESG recognition.

Phison CEO K.S. Pua stated that in addition to focusing on revenue and profit in the corporate growth process, risk control and sustainable operation are also important factors that cannot be ignored. Phison continuously strives for excellence through the establishment of a risk management committee, strengthening the operation structure of the board of directors, enhancing information transparency, continuously improving product efficiency, and obtaining ISO 14064-1 certification. Phison is deeply grateful to achieve the top 5% ranking in the Corporate Governance Evaluation. In the future, Phison will continue to improve corporate governance, enhance sustainable management performance, regard ESG as a core value, and continue to practice sustainable development goals.

Category: Press Releases

March 14, 2023

• 2023

 IMAGIN+ Platform Empowers Global Partners and Customers with R&D Resource Sharing and ASIC Design Services for a Wide Range of Emerging Applications

San Jose, CA – (March 13th, 2023) Phison Electronics, a global leader in NAND flash and storage solutions, announced today the launch of IMAGIN+, an upgraded platform offering R&D resource sharing and ASIC (Application-Specific Integrated Circuit) design services for NAND flash controllers, storage solutions, PMIC, and Redrivers/Retimers. The introduction of IMAGIN+ comes during the Embedded World Exhibition & Conference (March 14-16) in Nuremberg, a premier global event for the embedded community.

Phison's rejuvenated platform, bolstered by more than two decades of research and development expertise, empowers global partners and customers to create not just ASIC chips and NAND flash storage solutions but also to participate in the growth of a thriving ecosystem of emerging technologies. Phison understands that success in today’s fast-paced market requires more than just providing NAND storage solutions; it requires the ability to influence and shape the industry through signal integrity and power management ICs, Compute Express Link and other value-added offerings.

The newly renovated IMAGIN+ Platform reflects its capabilities in meeting the growing needs for data storage, transmission, and high-speed processing, driven by the rise of  AI-powered business opportunities. The rise of ChatGPT, an AI chatbot, has ignited a massive interest in AI technology, underscoring the critical need for customized solutions for server applications and up-and-coming services that depend heavily on NAND storage and high-speed data transmission.

To further address the diverse needs of its worldwide customers, Phison will continue to offer customized value-added services through IMAGIN+. This includes providing the most suitable NAND storage solutions based on customer application scenarios, software, and functional hardware requirements.

"Phison refreshed the IMAGIN+ Platform because it's always our goal to elevate our customers' experience, provide innovative and tailored technologies that can deliver even greater value to their business," said K.S. Pua, CEO of Phison, highlighting the company's commitment to providing enhanced services such as customized SSDs, signal integrity and power management ICs, and the IMAGIN+ Platform.

“NAND Flash is the foundation for many modern client devices as well as our digital enterprise infrastructure,” said Jeff Janukowicz, Research Vice President at IDC. “Phison’s Imagin+ Platform is not just about creating functional and efficient solutions, but also about empowering innovation and advancements for next generation technologies like AI/ML, IOT, and automotive and helping transform those ideas from concept to finished product.”

Furthermore, as highlighted by Pua, Phison's accumulated research and development foundation, combined with independent IP capabilities, allows the company to provide optimal storage solutions for NAND storage-related applications as well as a one-stop-shop for non-NAND application fields through IMAGIN+.

Phison's competitive advantages enable customers with tailored solutions optimized for their technology and experience.  The refreshed IMAGIN+ Platform includes:

• PCIe Gen4.0 SSD solutions customized for space missions and satellite equipment
• High-end PCIe SSD controllers and Gen5.0 Redriver/Retimer ICs
• High-endurance SD memory cards for electronic medical equipment
• Enterprise-grade PCIe Gen4.0 customized SSD platform, the X1 Series, for server and data center applications
• CXL solutions for next-generation data center applications

In addition, Phison already has an established ASIC design service, offering IP licensing, firmware development, Phison's Vertical Integration of Controller ASIC PCBA integration, software development, and verification. With experience shipping over 8 billion ICs, the platform is designed to assist global customers with SoC integration and PPA solutions for mass production.

Miller Chang, the President of Embedded-IoT Group of Advantech, said Advantech has collaborated with Phison for more than 15 years in the industrial storage market. The two companies have a deep alliance in the industrial storage market, including joint efforts to provide value-added customized industrial-grade NAND storage solutions.

"Combining Phison's advanced NAND controller technologies and design service capabilities with Advantech's software and hardware platform expertise represents a strong alliance, and complete Edge-to-Cloud software and hardware value-added solutions for our customers,” Chang said.

Category: Press Releases

January 4, 2023

• 2023

New X Series SSD Controllers And Retimer PS7201 Reinforces Phison Is At The Forefront Of The PCIe Gen5 Evolution

San Jose, Calif. January 4, 2023 – Phison Electronics Corp. (TPEX: 8299), a global leader in NAND flash controller and storage solutions, today is demonstrating the company’s latest PCIe Gen5 innovation that is transcending system-level performance to new heights at CES in Las Vegas. Phison is demonstrating the E26 with Phison’s proprietary I/O+ Technology to usher a new evolution of gaming experiences. For enterprise, Phison is previewing the company’s latest Gen5 X Series SSD enterprise controllers, which can provide twice the performance per watt (in comparison to X1, the previous generation). Following the success of the world’s first PCI-SIG Association certified PCIe 5.0 Redriver PS7101, Phison is also introducing the PS7201 Retimer with industry-proven IP. Phison’s Retimer is designed to solve performance and data integrity issues in enterprise and automotive applications and further enhances the Gen5 ecosystem.

“Phison is ecstatic to be ringing in the new year by showcasing our product milestones for the industry, our partners and enterprise customers because we are committed and dedicated to engineering next generation technologies through ecosystem excellence,” said Michael Wu, GM & President of Phison Technology Inc. (USA). “As a proven category leader, Phison’s E26 with I/O+ Technology, latest Enterprise PCIe Gen5 X Series, signal enhancing Redriver and Retimer are product breakthroughs that are a testament to our engineering success.”

Phison’s CES 2023 Product Lineup Includes:

• E26 with I/O+ Technology is Phison’s first flagship Gen5 SSD solution. With an emphasis on doubling the bandwidth and improving latency by 30% of its predecessor PCIe Gen4, PCIe Gen5 E26 enables new experiences and possibilities for gaming and digital content creation. Paired with the latest I/O+ Technology for enhanced sustained workloads, E26 is transcending performance levels to new heights. Visit E26 partner
• Phison’s Enterprise PCIe Gen5 X Series SSD controllers are ushering a new wave of performance, which is double of the previous PCIe Gen4. The latest Gen5 X Series X2 controller suprasses 14GB/s sequential and 3.2 million IOPS random performance. In addition, XDC provides a new level of power efficiency.
• The PS7201 Retimer retransmits crisp, new signals over long PCIe Gen5 cable lengths that are typical between server nodes and rack storage enclosures, or between automotive computing systems. The PS7201 features a full 16 lanes that can be bifurcated and extends reach by 42dB at 16GHz. The PS7201 has fast performance with latency modes <5ns. CXL™ 0 architectures will also benefit from the PS7201 with its fully compliant capabilities.
• The PS7101 Redriver solves signal loss problems on the motherboard that are common at PCIe Gen5 speeds. The PS7101 Redriver is the world’s-first PCI-SIG Association Certified PCIe 5.0, has been lauded by leading motherboard manufacturers, and shipped millions of units in 2022.

“As PCIe Gen5 continues to evolve, vision, originality and expertise  are required to develop solutions that solve complex industry challenges,” said Jeff Janukowicz, Research Vice President at IDC.  “With this new controller demonstration, Phison continues to deliver silicon innovation and system-level solutions that make a difference and positively impact the overall SSD ecosystem.”

Visit CES2023 event page to find out more: www.phison.com/ces-2023. For more information on Phison and its complete line of products, please visit: https://www.phison.com/en/. To access Phison’s blog, visit: https://phisonblog.com/