IRVINE, Calif., PRNewswire/ -- Toshiba Storage Device Division (SDD), the industry pioneer in small form factor hard disk drives (HDDs), today expanded its automotive-grade HDD line to include a 60GB(1) offering, delivering a new capacity point to automotive manufacturers and aftermarket solution providers looking for high-capacity storage for sophisticated navigation, media center and connected auto solutions in the new digital car.
Toshiba's sixth-generation 60GB automotive HDD (MK6050GAC) joins Toshiba's existing automotive-grade HDD series that includes both 40GB and 80GB models. All models feature the improved altitude specification of 5,500 meters, pushing the boundaries of in-dash system design to meet the operating extremes of today's driving environment.
"Automotive electronics designers are seeking robust storage solutions to address the next generation of infotainment in the digital car," said Scott Wright, product manager, Toshiba Storage Device Division. "The new 60GB model comes in response to our customers' storage requirements and provides greater flexibility for OEM and aftermarket designers to integrate high-capacity solutions for sophisticated in-car infotainment systems."
Toshiba also has reached the milestone of more than eight million automotive-grade HDDs shipped into OEM and aftermarket solutions since the company introduced its first automotive-grade HDD in 2001, highlighting strong demand and accelerated adoption of innovative storage solutions by the automotive industry world-wide. The company's leadership in automotive HDDs draws from more than 10 years of experience working with the automotive industry to develop road-ready storage solutions. According to Techno Systems Research (TSR) Co., Ltd, Toshiba commands 84 percent market share in the automotive-class HDD segment(2).
Toshiba will showcase its industry-leading automotive class HDD line at the Telematics Detroit 2008 show at the Rock Financial Showplace in Novi, MI, May 21-22. In addition, Wright will speak on a panel titled "Exploit the Future Capabilities of Connect In-Car Device Integration" on May 21 at 4:15 p.m. in the Ruby Room to offer insight on the role of storage in the development of the digital car.
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