PHISON – First SSD Controller With Built-In AI Processing

“Phison has launched the E28 PCIe 5.0 SSD controller, the first with integrated AI processing, built on TSMC’s 6nm process. This development in AI-enabled storage technology supports AI model updates and improves system performance via integrated processing. It delivers up to 2,600K/3,000K IOPS (random read/write), exceeding other solutions by over 10%, while using up to 15% less power than the other six nm-based controllers. The E28 balances bandwidth and power, achieving a 15–30% higher performance-to-power ratio than competing products.

Explicitly designed for AI workloads, the E28 includes built-in circuitry to accelerate data flow during inference and token processing. Phison states that this AI acceleration can reduce training times by up to 50%. The controller targets AI workstations and servers where performance is prioritised over cost, and is not intended for general consumers or PC gaming.”- electronicsforu.com

Source: electronicsforu.com