Accelerating Medical Imaging with Transcend PCIe BiCS8 Gen5 Storage

As medical imaging technologies continue to advance, healthcare systems are handling increasingly large volumes of high-resolution image data. Applications such as MRI, CT, and ultrasound imaging, together with AI-assisted image analysis, require computing platforms capable of processing and transferring data efficiently with minimal delay.

PCIe Switch technology helps address these demands by expanding high-speed connectivity between key system components, including CPUs, GPUs, image acquisition cards, and NVMe storage devices. By enabling multiple PCIe devices to communicate within a system, it provides a flexible foundation for data-intensive medical applications.

To complement this architecture, Transcend’s MTE740A M.2 SSD leverages BiCS8 218-layer 3D NAND flash and a PCIe Gen5 x4 interface to deliver sequential read speeds of up to 14,000 MB/s and write speeds of up to 13,000 MB/s. Its high-speed data access helps medical computing platforms handle demanding imaging workflows and AI-related workloads more efficiently.

Beyond performance, the MTE740A is built for reliability in demanding operating environments. Its 30µ" gold finger PCB, Corner Bond technology, and anti-sulfur resistors reinforce critical components, while Power Shield technology helps protect data integrity during unexpected power interruptions. With AES-256 hardware encryption and TCG Opal compliance, it also provides an additional layer of protection for sensitive medical data.

For applications exposed to more extreme temperatures, the MTE740A-I supports operation from -40°C to 75°C, offering a wider operating temperature range for specialized healthcare and industrial computing systems.

Features

• PCIe Gen5 x4 Interface: Delivers high-bandwidth connectivity for demanding data-intensive applications.
• BiCS8 218-layer 3D NAND Flash: Provides enhanced storage density and an optimized flash architecture.
• High-Speed Performance: Sequential read speeds of up to 14,000 MB/s and write speeds of up to 13,000 MB/s.
• Industrial-Grade Protection: Features 30µ" gold finger PCB, Corner Bond technology, and anti-sulfur resistors.
• Wide Temperature Options: MTE740A supports -20°C to 75°C, while MTE740A-I supports -40°C to 75°C.
• Data Integrity Protection: Power Shield technology helps minimize data corruption during unexpected power outages.
• Advanced Data Security: Supports AES-256 hardware encryption and TCG Opal specifications.

Applications

• Medical imaging systems, including MRI, CT, and ultrasound platforms.
• AI-assisted medical image analysis and diagnostic computing.
• Healthcare computing platforms with high-speed PCIe connectivity.
• Medical image acquisition and processing systems.
• Data-intensive healthcare systems requiring reliable, high-performance storage.

Key components

• BiCS8 218-layer 3D NAND flash
• PCIe Gen5 x4 / NVMe 2.0 interface
• M.2 2280 form factor
• Corner Bond technology
• 30µ" PCB gold finger
• Power Shield technology
• TCG Opal 2.0 and AES-256 hardware encryption
• 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
• Secure Erase
• ASPM (Active-State Power Management) power management mechanism
• 3K P/E Cycle Endurance

Benefits

• Efficient Data Transfer: High-speed PCIe connectivity helps move large medical imaging datasets between system components.
• Responsive Imaging Workflows: High-performance NVMe storage supports fast data access for real-time imaging applications.
• AI Workload Support: High sequential and random read/write performance helps meet the demanding storage requirements of AI-assisted medical computing.
• Enhanced System Reliability: Industrial-grade protection technologies help maintain stable operation in demanding environments.
• Improved Data Protection: Hardware-based encryption and Power Shield technology help safeguard sensitive information and data integrity.
• Flexible Deployment: Two temperature options support different operating conditions and system requirements.