PRESS RELEASE
New higher capacity USB 3.0 drives with increased read and write speeds
Düsseldorf, 5th September 2013 - Toshiba Electronics Europe has launched an updated range of Super Speed USB 3.0 [1,2]flash memory USB drives. The TransMemory-EX IITM drives feature increased read and write speeds and are available with capacities of 32GB, 64GB and 128GB.
Utilizing Toshiba's Double Data Rate (DDR) NAND, the new products can read or write 25GB of video content in approximately 5 minutes[3] - 22 times faster than with USB 2.0-based models. The drives are powered by the USB port and can read data at speeds up to 222 Mbytes/s[4].
The maximum write speed of the new flash memory drives is 205Mbytes/s[3], more than twice that of previous TransMemory-EXTM models[5]. Toshiba's new drives are fully backward-compatible with Hi Speed USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 standards[2].
The new flash memory drives support software that enables particular blocks of data to be protected with a password lock so files stored in that block cannot be accessed without the password.
In order to meet the needs of consumers looking for faster transfer rates and higher capacities, Toshiba will continue to promote innovations that widen the horizons of the NAND flash market and support the company's continued leadership in that market - including the introduction of new USB flash drives and memory cards.
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Product Name |
TransMemory-EX IITM |
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Capacity |
32GB |
64GB |
128GB |
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Interface |
USB 1.1/ Hi Speed USB 2.0 [2], Super Speed USB 3.0 [2] |
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Power Supply Voltage |
Powered through USB port |
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Exterior Dimensions |
68.8 (L) × 21 (W) × 10.5 (H) mm (including a cap) |
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Weight |
Approx. 14 g (main unit only) |
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Operating Environment |
Operating temperature: 0 to +50 oC (Recommended) |
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Storage temperature: -20 to +60 oC (Recommended) |
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Compatible Devices |
Computers with USB Interface (A type) and equipped with one of the following operating systems:
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[1] USB 3.0 (Super Speed USB) is a standard established in 2008 by USB Implementers Forum.
[2] The terms USB 1.1/ Hi Speed USB 2.0 and Super Speed USB 3.0 used herein are the names of specifications upon which these products are based; they do not guarantee the speed of their operation.
[3] The data for full HD video (1920 x 1080, 16:9) verified in Toshiba's PC testing environment
[4] Maximum data read/write transfer rates were verified in Toshiba's PC testing environment. Read and write speeds may vary depending on the devices and file sizes used.
[5] Maximum transfer rates of the previous TransMemory-EXTM model compliant with the USB 3.0 standard are read: up to 220 MB/sec, and write: up to 94 MB/sec.
About Toshiba
Toshiba Electronics Europe (TEE) is the European electronic components business of Toshiba Corporation, which is ranked among the world's largest semiconductor vendors. TEE offers one of the industry's broadest IC and discrete product lines including high-end memory, microcontrollers, ASICs, ASSPs and display products for automotive, multimedia, industrial, telecoms and networking applications. The company also has a wide range of power semiconductor solutions. TEE was formed in 1973 in Neuss, Germany, providing design, manufacturing, marketing and sales and now has headquarters in Düsseldorf, Germany, with subsidiaries in France, Italy, Spain, Sweden and the United Kingdom. TEE employs approximately 300 people in Europe. Company president is Mr. Takashi Nagasawa.
Toshiba Corporation is a world leader and innovator in pioneering high technology, a diversified manufacturer and marketer of advanced electronic and electrical products spanning digital consumer products; electronic devices and components; power systems, including nuclear energy; industrial and social infrastructure systems; and home appliances. Founded in 1875, Toshiba today operates a global network of more than 590 companies, with 206,000 employees worldwide and annual sales surpassing US$61 billion.
For more information visit Toshiba Electronics Europe's web site at www.toshiba-components.com.
