Samsung unveils modular SSD with swappable NAND and controller, and shock resistance suitable for automotive use
Ahead of the opening of CES 2026, the world's largest electronics trade fair, the results of the CES Innovation Awards, which recognizes outstanding products, have been announced. Among the winning products are Samsung's modular SSD, and an overview of each product has also been revealed.
Detachable SSD, AM9C1 E1.A
PM9E1 M.2 22x42
https://www.ces.tech/ces-innovation-awards/2026/pm9e1-m2-22x42/
LPDDR6
https://www.ces.tech/ces-innovation-awards/2026/lpddr6/
Below is a product image of the AM9C1 E1.A modular SSD. The AM9C1 E1.A is an automotive SSD developed with mass production in mind, featuring Samsung's 8th generation V-NAND and a PCIe Gen4 NVMe controller. The NAND chip and SSD controller are designed to be replaceable, allowing for later upgrades. It also features a highly durable design that can withstand shock, vibration, and temperature fluctuations, making it ideal for demanding automotive applications.
The ultra-compact PM9E1 M.2 22x42 SSD was also selected for a CES Innovation Award. The PM9E1 M.2 22x42 is an incredibly compact SSD measuring just 22mm x 42mm, yet boasts high transfer speeds of up to 14.8GB/s sequential read speed and 13.4GB/s sequential write speed. It uses V8 TLC V-NAND NAND chips and is equipped with Samsung's proprietary SSD controller, Presto.
Samsung's LPDDR6 memory also won a CES Innovation Award. Manufactured using a 12nm process, Samsung's LPDDR6 memory achieves speeds of up to 10.7Gbps, and its dynamic power management system improves power efficiency by 21% compared to previous products.
Details of modular SSDs and ultra-compact SSDs are expected to be announced at CES in January 2026.
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