The Joint Electron Device Engineering Council (JEDEC) has officially finalized the UFS 5.0 storage standard, marking the next major leap in flash storage technology for smartphones, AI systems, and edge computing devices.
The new standard nearly doubles sequential performance, reaching 10.8 GB/s bandwidth, compared to the 5.8 GB/s limit of UFS 4.0 and 4.1. According to JEDEC, this significant boost in speed will enable faster data transfers, shorter app load times, and improved performance for devices running large-scale AI and machine learning tasks.
In addition to raw speed, UFS 5.0 also introduces several architectural improvements. A link equalization feature ensures more stable signal transmission, while a dedicated power rail reduces noise interference between the physical and memory layers, enhancing reliability and energy efficiency. The standard also adds inline hashing, a built-in security function designed to protect user data from corruption or tampering.
Another advantage of the new specification is that it remains backward compatible with hardware designed for UFS 4.x, allowing manufacturers to adopt the technology without extensive redesigns.
While JEDEC has finalized the technical specifications, the organization has not provided a clear release timeline. Manufacturers are expected to begin UFS 5.0 production soon, meaning the first compatible smartphones and devices could appear sometime in 2025.
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