Kioxia Unveils the Next Generation KIOXIA BG7 Series SSDs for PC OEMs

Core Insights - Kioxia Corporation has launched the KIOXIA BG7 series SSDs, featuring the latest BiCS FLASH generation 8 3D flash memory and CMOS directly Bonded to Array (CBA) technology, aimed at providing a balance of performance, features, and efficiency for PC customers [1][2] Performance and Efficiency - The KIOXIA BG7 SSDs achieve random read/write speeds of up to 1,000,000 IOPS and sequential read speeds of up to 7,000 MB/s, representing approximately 10% and 16% performance improvements over the previous KIOXIA BG6 Series [2] - Power efficiency in sequential write performance has improved by approximately 67% due to advancements in memory cell performance, efficient control circuits, and an optimized SSD controller [2] Product Features - The KIOXIA BG7 Series includes NVMe™ 2.0d capabilities for enhanced control by OEMs and introduces a new Type 2242 form factor alongside existing M.2 Type 2230 and 2280 models, broadening its application range [3] - The drives support Host Memory Buffer (HMB) technology, which utilizes part of the host memory (DRAM) to provide cost savings for customers [4] Market Introduction - The KIOXIA BG7 Series will debut at CES 2026, with samples currently being evaluated by select PC OEM customers [4]