Micron Buys Tidal Systems: to make their own SSD controller ?

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Micron is one of the three bigger semi conductor manufacturers on the globe next ti Samsung and SK Hynix. To be able to compete with the two Micron now has purchased Tidal systems, and that gives them proprietary rights for their own in0house SSD Controller and thus the ability to release SSDs that are 100% made in-house.



Regardless of what Micron spent to acquire Tidal Systems, this was a purchase Micron needed to compete with Samsung going forward. With all three major SSD components in-house, the company can bring exclusive products to market faster and with less overhead. Having a controller and firmware team also gives Micron more control during OEM validation.

Integrating an SSD controller company into a larger corporation can be messy work, as companies typically experience significant brain drain after acquisitions. As seen with some recent SSD controller acquisitions, this employee turnover can be crippling, so much of Micron's success will depend upon how well it integrates the new IP into its portfolio.

Micron Buys Tidal Systems: to make their own SSD controller ?


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