Biwin has announced the CL100 Mini SSD and the RD510 Mini SSD Reader, a compact storage solution targeting ultra-thin devices, portable systems, and external high-speed storage use cases.
Product overview
The Biwin CL100 Mini SSD is a PCIe 4.0 x2 NVMe 1.4 solid-state drive measuring 15.0 mm × 17.0 mm × 1.4 mm. Biwin positions the format as an alternative to eMMC, UFS, and standard M.2 SSDs in space-constrained designs such as ultra-thin laptops, mini PCs, and handheld gaming devices.
The CL100 supports sequential read speeds of up to 3700 MB/s and write speeds of up to 3400 MB/s. It is offered in capacities up to 2 TB. The company did not disclose endurance ratings or power consumption figures.
Biwin states that its Mini SSD technology recently received a TIME Best Innovation of the Year award.
Design and durability
The CL100 uses LGA packaging to integrate the controller and NAND flash into a single compact module. Biwin says the drive carries an IP68 dust and water resistance rating and is designed to survive drops of up to 3 meters. Thermal specifications were not disclosed.
RD510 Mini SSD Reader
The Biwin RD510 Mini SSD Reader is designed to provide external access to the CL100 Mini SSD. It connects via USB 4.0 and supports read speeds of up to 3300 MB/s and write speeds of up to 3000 MB/s, according to Biwin.
The reader uses a card tray slot-in mechanism similar to a SIM card installation. A USB 4.0 Type-C to Type-C cable is included in the package.
Platform compatibility
Biwin lists compatibility with USB 4.0-capable systems, including Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, PlayStation 5, and other supported devices. Performance may vary depending on host device and interface support.
Availability
Biwin did not announce pricing or availability timelines for the CL100 Mini SSD or RD510 Mini SSD Reader.