Looks like the beginning of the next gen ssd...can't wait.
'The OCZ/Indilinx Barefoot 3 controller utilizes internally designed - the first time for OCZ - Aragon 400MHz 32-bit processor. The Aragon core supports an SSD specific RISC instruction set, allowing most instructions and branches to be executed in a single cycle, OCZ claims. The chip is set to be made using 65nm process technology at Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. OCZ believes that the new Barefoot 3 SoC will significantly boost performance of its SSDs.'
From Ryan Peterson, CEO
"When implemented in SSD controller, this the [Aragon 3 core gives] a much higher performance than when using an off-the-shelf embedded safety field. This design opens a world of new possibilities for game changing SSD solutions as it supports unprecedented levels of processing power"
http://www.xbitlabs.com/news/storage...ontroller.html
The timing is also looking about right for them to use the new Intel 20nm nand and the new Toshiba 19nm toggle which will help keep the price down. Afaik SandForce's next controller isn't due out til Q2 2013 so Ocz doesn't have to rush the launch and profit before the other makers could get the controller too. Hope it's available by xmas.
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