Smart Industrial Control Starts with Transcend PCIe Gen5 Storage

Smart control applications require real-time computing, fast decisions, and reliable data access. Transcend’s MTE740A PCIe Gen5x4 Bics8 SSD delivers ultra-fast performance, industrial durability, and secure storage for Edge AI control systems.

As industrial automation moves toward smarter and more autonomous systems, control platforms now require real-time computing combined with AI-driven decision-making to respond quickly and reliably to changing conditions.

Edge AI workloads continuously process sensor data, run AI models, and handle system updates, demanding storage with low latency, high endurance, and stable performance.

Transcend’s MTE740A PCIe Gen5x4 M.2 SSD meets these needs with BiCS8 218-layer 3D NAND and high-speed performance for responsive Edge AI control. Designed for industrial use, it integrates Corner Bond technology, 30µ" gold fingers, Anti-Sulfur protection, Dynamic Thermal Throttling, and Power Shield (PS) for enhanced durability and data integrity. The MTE740A-I wide-temperature model supports operation from -40°C to 75°C, making it ideal for industrial controllers, Edge AI systems, robotics, and smart automation.

Features

• PCIe Gen5x4 NVMe interface for ultra-fast data access
• BiCS8 218-layer 3D NAND flash for enhanced performance and stability
• Sequential read/write speeds up to 14,000 / 12,500 MB/s
• Up to 2.1M / 1.5M IOPS random read/write performance
• Corner Bond technology strengthens key components against vibration and mechanical stress
• Power Shield (PS) minimizes data corruption during unexpected power loss
• Dynamic Thermal Throttling and Thermal Sensor maintain stable performance
• AES-256 hardware encryption and TCG Opal 2.0 compliance for advanced data security
• Anti-Sulfur Technology and 30µ" PCB gold fingers improve durability in harsh environments
• Wide Temperature model (MTE740A-I) supports operation from -40°C to 75°C

Applications

• Industrial Edge AI controllers
• Smart factory automation
• Robotics and autonomous systems
• Machine control and motion control
• Industrial IPCs and embedded computers
• Automated inspection and machine vision
• Intelligent transportation systems
• Predictive maintenance platforms

Key components 

• PCIe Gen5x4 NVMe interface
• BiCS8 218-layer 3D NAND flash
• Corner Bond technology
• Power Shield (PS)
• Dynamic Thermal Throttling and Thermal Sensor
• AES-256 hardware encryption with TCG Opal 2.0
• Anti-Sulfur Technology
• Wide Temperature support (-40°C to 75°C for MTE740A-I)
• Supports NVM command
• Built-in LDPC ECC (Error Correction Code) functionality
• Advanced Global Wear-Leveling and Block management for reliability
• Early Move
• Supports S.M.A.R.T. function to conduct health monitoring, analysis, and reporting for storage devices
• TRIM command for better performance
• NCQ command for better performance
• Wear-Leveling
• Secure Erase
• ASPM (Active-State Power Management) power management mechanism
• Compliant with RoHS 2.0 standards
• Space-saving M.2 form factor (80mm) – ideal for mobile computing devices
• Endurance: 3K P/E cycles (Program/Erase cycles) guaranteed
• 30µ" PCB gold finger

Benefits

• Enables responsive Edge AI with ultra-fast data access and low-latency storage
• Supports real-time industrial control through high sequential and random performance
• Enhances system reliability during continuous 24/7 industrial operation
• Protects critical data with Power Shield, AES-256 encryption, and TCG Opal 2.0
• Delivers stable performance under temperature fluctuations with Dynamic Thermal Throttling
• Improves mechanical durability using Corner Bond technology and industrial-grade components
• Reduces maintenance risks with reliable, high-endurance storage designed for industrial environments
• Provides a future-ready storage platform for next-generation smart control and Edge AI applications