News Alert: JEDEC to Host Flash Memory Event at 2011 International CES

What: 

JEDEC Solid State Technology Association, the global leader in the development of standards for the microelectronics industry, presents “Flash Forward: Flash Memory Storage Solutions for Mobile Devices and Data Hungry Applications” as a conference partner program at the 2011 International Consumer Electronics Show.

 

An explosion of data-intensive apps for mobile devices is driving the need for versatile storage solutions, and flash memory dominates because it offers low-cost, high-performance storage for countless devices and computing products from smart phones to tablet computers. Speakers from Agilent, FormFactor, Micron, Montage, Qualcomm, RIM, Samsung and Toshiba will highlight flash storage trends and ecosystems, high-speed flash applications, Universal Flash Storage (UFS), solid state drives and e•MMC^TM.

 

The event will include an overview of the latest updates for the widely-anticipated JEDEC UFS standard, which is slated for publication in the first quarter of 2011.

 

2011 International CES, Las Vegas, Nevada

Friday, January 7, 2011 at 9:30AM

 

Las Vegas Convention Center

 

For complete program information and registration, visit: http://www.cesweb.org/sessions/search/results.asp?categoryID=2048.

 

JEDEC is the leading developer of standards for the microelectronics industry. Over 3,000 participants, appointed by nearly 300 companies, work together in 50 JEDEC committees to meet the needs of every segment of the industry, manufacturers and consumers alike. The publications and standards that they generate are accepted throughout the world. All JEDEC standards are available online, at no charge. For more information, visit www.jedec.org.