TOKYO -- Kioxia Corporation, a world leader in memory solutions, announced that its Universal Flash Storage1 (UFS) Ver. 4.0 embedded flash memory devices designed for automotive applications have received Automotive SPICE® (ASPICE) Capability Level 2 (CL2) certification. Kioxia is the first company2 to be awarded this distinction for automotive grade UFS Ver. 4.0 certification.

Automotive SPICE (Software Process Improvement and Capability dEtermination), based on the ISO/IEC 33000 series of standards, is an internationally recognized framework for assessing and improving software development processes, specifically tailored to the automotive industry. Achieving ASPICE CL2 certification signifies that Kioxia has implemented structured processes for project management and software development, ensuring consistent quality and traceability. This certification is a testament to Kioxia’s capability to meet the stringent software development and quality standards that automotive manufacturers and Tier 1 suppliers demand in automotive grade UFS Ver. 4.0 devices, further solidifying its leadership in the embedded memory market for automotive applications.

New, advanced features and functionalities have been included in UFS Ver. 4.0 to address demanding automotive application requirements. Kioxia’s higher performing UFS devices deliver fast embedded storage transfer speeds in a small package size and are targeted to a variety of next-generation automotive applications, including infotainment, Integrated Cockpit System, ADAS3 and Autonomous Driving. The improved performance4 of UFS products from Kioxia enable these applications to take advantage of 5G’s connectivity benefits, leading to faster system startup times and a better user experience.

These milestone underscores Kioxia’s relentless pursuit of industry-recognized certifications, reflecting its dedication to maintaining the highest standards of quality, security, and innovation throughout its operations.

Notes:
(1) Universal Flash Storage (UFS) is a product category for a class of embedded memory products built to the JEDEC UFS standard specification. Due to its serial interface, UFS supports full duplexing, which enables both concurrent reading and writing between the host processor and UFS device.
(2) As of December 4th, 2024. Kioxia survey.
(3) Advanced Driving Assistant System
(4) Compared to previous generation devices