Adata was at the forefront when it was the first to introduce SD 7.0 Express memory cards with read speeds of approximately 800 MB/s. The company continued this trend by introducing the industry’s first SD 8.0 Express memory card, which delivers sequential read speeds of up to 1,600 MB/s.
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By upgrading from PCIe Gen3 x1 to PCIe Gen3 x2, the developers have managed to double the throughput of the new Premier Extreme SD 8.0 Express card – from 985 MB/s to 1996 MB/s. This is the theoretically achievable data transfer rate; the actual read and write speeds are 1600 MB/s and 1200 MB/s, respectively. Interestingly, this value is not the limit for the SD 8.0 Express standard, since memory cards with a PCIe Gen4 x2 interface will appear in the future, for which the maximum data transfer rate will be around 4 GB/s.
As for the 512GB Premier Extreme SD 8.0 Express card, it supports U3 and V30 speed classes, making it suitable for recording 4K video and RAW images. It supports LDPC ECC error correction technology and supports multiple devices simultaneously to enhance data integration. The card has been tested for resistance to moisture, physical impact, static electricity, and extreme temperatures.
Along with the new memory card, Adata also introduced the 13g UE720 USB flash drive, which will be available in 64GB, 128GB and 256GB capacities. It delivers read and write speeds of up to 500MB/s and 450MB/s, respectively, using the USB 3.2 Gen 2 interface.
Another new product is the EC680 solid-state drive case. It is made of aluminum and is designed for use with M.2 drives of the 2280, 2242, and 2230 formats. The design includes USB 3.2 Gen2 x1 and USB Type-C interfaces. The device provides read and write speeds of up to 1050 MB/s and up to 1000 MB/s, respectively. It is noted that no additional tools are required to install the drive, and the presence of a USB-C connector makes the case compatible with various platforms. The retail price of the new products and the start date of sales were not announced.