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Need 8GB embedded storage that survives frequent writes? This pSLC eMMC 5.1 delivers SLC-like endurance at lower cost, with wide-temp reliability and long-term industrial supply. Backward compatible with eMMC 3.1. The NUW Capricornus series is an Industrial-grade embedded Multi-Media Card (eMMC 5.1) engineered for the extreme environmental and reliability demands of modern vehicles. Combining high-performance NAND, an integrated controller, and smart firmware management in a compact 11.5 × 13 × 1.0 mm BGA package, it delivers sustained read throughput up to 330 MB/s and write throughput up to 240 MB/s — ready for today's high-resolution IVI, smart cockpit, and ADAS data pipelines.

Offering a flexible capacity range from 8 GB to 256 GB and a choice of PSLC, the Capricornus family scales from entry-level instrument clusters to high-bandwidth domain controllers. Its extended operating temperature range of −40 °C to +85 °C and downward compatibility with eMMC 5.0 / 5.1 /3.x generations make it a future-proof drop-in upgrade across multi-vehicle platforms.

• eMMC 5.1, Backward Compatible Fully compliant with the JEDEC eMMC 5.1 standard, and backward compatible with eMMC 3.x through 5.0 host controllers — a smooth migration path for existing and next-generation platforms.
• High Bandwidth for Demanding Workloads Sequential read up to 330 MB/s, sequential write up to 240 MB/s, supporting 4K-grade random read/write required by modern Industrial operating systems and multi-channel sensor logging.
• Flexible NAND & Capacity Portfolio Capacity from 8 GB to 256 GB, with a choice of MLC, 3D TLC, or QLC NAND to match endurance, total cost, and density requirements across entry, mid, and high-end vehicle segments.
• Smart Embedded Management Integrated controller with wear leveling, bad-block management, built-in ECC, garbage collection, and power-fail management — reducing host-side overhead and extending service life under continuous write duty cycles.
• Compact BGA Form Factor11.5 × 13 × 1.0 mm standard BGA-153 footprint, low-profile packaging ideal for space-constrained Industrial ECUs, head units, and cockpit modules.
• Long Lifecycle Supply Designed as a long-lifecycle component for Industrial programs, with stable BOM, pin-to-pin compatibility across NAND options, and support for multi-year platform production.

• In-Vehicle Infotainment (IVI) & Head Unit — navigation maps, media caching, HMI assets
• Smart Cockpit & Digital Cluster — multi-screen OS images, instrument graphics
• ADAS & Domain Controller — sensor buffering, surround-view recording, log storage
• Telematics Box (T-Box) & V2X — always-on event logging and remote diagnostics
• Drive Recorder / DVR — loop recording, black-box footage
• Car Communication Gateway & Central Gateway — firmware image storage, on-board logs
• EV Charging Pile & Energy Terminal — outdoor wide-temperature embedded storage
• Industrial & Special Vehicle — construction machinery, agricultural equipment, fleet telematics

Q1: What is eMMC 5.1, and why does it matter for Industrial design? eMMC (embedded Multi-Media Card) integrates NAND flash, a controller, and a standard BGA interface into a single chip. eMMC 5.1 raises the interface bandwidth and adds command set improvements (such as packed commands and HP/DKR features), enabling faster boot, smoother UI, and sustained write performance needed by modern IVI, cockpit, and ADAS systems.

Q2: What is the operating temperature range? The Capricornus series supports −40 °C to +85 °C, covering both under-hood high-temperature zones and cold-start environments in severe climates.

Q3: What capacities and NAND types are available? Capacity spans 8 GB to 256 GB, with MLC, 3D TLC, and QLC NAND options. MLC offers the highest endurance, 3D TLC balances cost and life, and QLC maximizes density for capacity-driven use cases.

Q4: Is it backward compatible with my existing eMMC host design? Yes. The series is compliant with eMMC 5.1 and backward compatible with eMMC 3.x and 4.x generations, allowing a drop-in upgrade or migration across controller platforms.

Q5: What are the read and write speeds? Sequential read reaches up to 330 MB/s, and sequential write up to 240 MB/s. Exact figures depend on capacity and NAND type; contact us for per-SKUP performance curves.