Industrial eMMC for Long-Term Embedded Supply

Intelligent Memory is addressing the needs of engineers working on embedded and control platforms by expanding its managed NAND portfolio to include lower-capacity embedded storage solutions tailored for long-life systems. This strategic move comes at a time when several memory vendors are either scaling back or discontinuing their eMMC lines, potentially creating supply gaps for industrial customers who rely on stable storage solutions.

For professionals designing products with long product lifecycles and predictable Bill of Materials (BOMs), the availability of stable, lower-density storage options is a practical concern. The announcement from Intelligent Memory is expected to resonate with this audience, offering a solution that prioritizes endurance, longevity, and consistent supply over sheer capacity.

Introducing Low-Density Industrial eMMC for Stable Designs

Intelligent Memory has unveiled an industrial eMMC range featuring 8 GB and 16 GB densities, packaged in a 153-ball BGA format. These devices are specifically designed for applications where reliability, longevity, and uninterrupted supply are paramount considerations, outweighing the need for high storage capacities.

The target market segments for these new offerings include industrial control systems, factory automation, medical equipment, IoT gateways, smart devices, and select automotive electronics. In these applications, storage requirements are often modest, but the assurance of long-term availability is crucial to prevent costly redesigns and disruptions in production.

Amidst the dominance of higher-capacity consumer storage solutions in the market, some suppliers have shifted their focus away from smaller configurations. Intelligent Memory, on the other hand, is positioning its industrial eMMC portfolio as a reliable alternative to this trend, emphasizing its commitment to providing ongoing support for these lower-density solutions.

According to Alistair Jones, Global Director Sales & Marketing at Intelligent Memory, “Most industrial designs do not necessitate high-density storage solutions. With our new low-density eMMC portfolio, customers can obtain the exact capacity they require without paying for unnecessary excess. We are dedicated to ensuring the long-term support and availability of these products, offering a stable and predictable supply chain for our clients.”