Phison Unveils PCIe Gen 6 X3 and DRAMless Gen 5 SSD Controllers at Computex 2026
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Summary
Phison showcased its next-generation SSD controllers at Computex 2026, including the new X3 series 8-channel PCIe Gen 6 controller (256 Gbps) and the E37T DRAMless Gen 5 controller. The company also unveiled new Pascari-branded enterprise SSDs. The X3 controller supports PCI-Express 6.0 x4 host interface and NVMe 2.3 protocol with computational storage capabilities. PCIe Gen 6 is expected to debut in consumer platforms around 2027-28.
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The company also unveiled its newest Pascari-branded enterprise SSDs.
The controller features a PCI-Express 6.0 x4 host interface, and supports NVMe 2.3 protocol, including computational storage.
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