UFS (Universal Flash Storage) is a high-performance, low-power, serial interface storage technology developed for mobile devices like smartphones, tablets, and portable gaming consoles. UFS storage is designed to provide faster data transfer rates, improved power efficiency, and greater reliability than older storage technologies like eMMC (embedded MultiMediaCard).
UFS 4.0 is the latest version of the UFS standard, released in 2020. UFS 4.0 offers several improvements over the previous version, UFS 3.1, including:
- Faster Data Transfer Speeds: UFS 4.0 supports a maximum theoretical data transfer rate of 23.2 Gbps, which is nearly three times faster than the maximum data transfer rate of UFS 3.1 (11.6 Gbps).
- Improved Power Efficiency: UFS 4.0 introduces new low-power modes that help to reduce power consumption, which can extend battery life in mobile devices.
- Higher Capacity: UFS 4.0 supports a larger maximum capacity than UFS 3.1, up to 2TB.
- Enhanced Security: UFS 4.0 includes new security features such as Inline Encryption and Secure Purge, which can help to protect user data.
- Better Performance for 5G: UFS 4.0 includes features optimized for 5G network connectivity, such as Queue Management Algorithm (QMA) and Host Performance Booster (HPB), which can help to improve overall system performance.
UFS 4.0 is expected to be widely adopted in upcoming mobile devices, such as high-end smartphones and tablets, due to its improved performance, power efficiency, and security features.
The standard for UFS 4.0 was set by the JEDEC Solid State Technology Association. JEDEC is a leading organization that sets standards for the microelectronics industry, including semiconductor memory, solid-state drives, and other related technologies. The UFS standard is one of the many standards developed by JEDEC. It is widely adopted in the mobile device industry due to its high performance, low power consumption, and reliability.
JEDEC is the global leader in developing open standards for the microelectronics industry, with over 3,000 volunteers representing over 350 member companies.