Last updated: August 5th, 2026 at 10:13 UTC+02:00


Samsung unveils groundbreaking storage chip with over 400 layers

It is designed for AI data centers and high-performance computing.

Asif Iqbal Shaik

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Samsung V10 BV-NAND Storage Chip

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Samsung's V10 BV-NAND storage chip showcased at the Future Memory and Storage 2026 expo in Santa Clara, California

TL;DR

  • Samsung introduced its V10 BV-NAND storage chip at FMS 2026, featuring 10th-generation vertical NAND flash memory.
  • The chip uses new wafer-bonding technology to stack over 400 layers, boosting memory density by about 58% versus V9 NAND.
  • Samsung says the chip improves read, write, I/O performance and energy efficiency for AI server workloads, but has not announced availability.

Alongside the zHBM concept, Samsung Electronics unveiled its V10 BV-NAND storage chip at the Future of Memory and Storage (FMS) 2026 expo today. It uses the company's 10th-generation vertical NAND flash memory architecture and represents a major technical upgrade over previous-generation NAND flash chips.

V10 BV-NAND uses a new wafer-bonding technology, making Samsung the first company in the industry to introduce this type of architecture. The technology allows the company to stack more than 400 layers, resulting in around 58% higher memory density than its ninth-generation (V9) NAND flash chips. It also offers improved read, write, and I/O performance, along with better energy efficiency.

This new chip is designed to handle real-time, data-intensive workloads in AI servers by offering higher performance while consuming less power.

Samsung V10 BV-NAND Flash Storage Chip Architecture Design Mockup

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Design mockup of Samsung's V10 BV-NAND chip at the Future Memory and Storage 2026 expo

Samsung has not announced the commercial availability of its V10 BV-NAND chips. However, they could become available before V11 NAND flash chips, which are expected to be announced sometime in 2027.