Novachips
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Novachips designs flash storage processors and high-capacity enterprise SSDs based on its HLNAND flash memory architecture.
Also known as Novachips Co., Ltd.
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Company profile
researched Aug 2026Novachips Co., Ltd. develops flash storage processors (SSD controllers) and solid-state drives aimed at enterprise-class and high-capacity storage applications. Its product portfolio includes the NVS3800 series (SATA 6Gb/s and native PCIe Gen2 x2/x4 with NVMe host interfaces, supporting SLC/MLC/eMLC/TLC NAND via ONFI 2.0/3.0, Toggle 1.0/2.0, and an HLNAND interface up to DDR-667, with maximum capacity of 1TB using ONFI/Toggle NAND and 16TB using HLNAND) and the earlier NVS3600 family, including the entry-level NVS3615 for mSATA, NGFF, ultrabook cache and CFast applications and the mainstream NVS3600 for 1.8-inch and 2.5-inch SATA drives in PC, desktop and enterprise systems. Controller features include BCH ECC up to 128 bits with enhanced metadata ECC, static and dynamic wear leveling, read refresh via bit-error monitoring, two-level bad block management, sudden power-off recovery, data path protection, hardware RAID, end-to-end data protection, and full disk encryption with AES-128/256, XTS-AES and TCG OPAL 2.0 support.
On the drive side, Novachips markets Express-series (PCIe Gen2 x2/x4 with NVMe 1.1a, in M.2, 2.5-inch, HHHL/FHHL add-in-card and U.2/SFF-8639 form factors, up to 16TB and up to 1.5GB/s sequential read/write) and Scalar-series (SATA3, in M.2, 1.8-inch and 2.5-inch 7mm/9.5mm form factors, up to 16TB and up to 540MB/s sequential read/write) drives, described by the company as HLSSDs. More recent product introductions extend the company into removable media and specialized embedded markets, including CFexpress Type B and CFexpress 4.0 memory cards for professional photo and high-bitrate video capture, radiation-tolerant COTS M.2 SSDs for satellite and embedded systems, and self-encrypting SSDs implementing post-quantum cryptography.
Business model
Novachips sells flash storage silicon (storage processors/controllers) and finished storage products (SSDs and CFexpress memory cards) to customers, with sales contacts published for Korea, Canada and the United States.
Traction
Reported milestones include shipping the first 4TB and 8TB SATA/NVMe 2.5-inch SSDs in 2015, FIPS 140-2 Level 2 certification (Cert# 3785) in January 2021, shipment of a 20TB 2.5-inch SATA MLC SSD in 2021, NIAP Common Criteria certification on a self-encrypting 10TB SSD in 2022, RED Approved status for its CFexpress Type B cards in 2024, and launches of satellite-grade and post-quantum self-encrypting SSDs in 2025-2026.
Latest developments
In October 2025 Novachips introduced the NN765R, a customized COTS M.2 SSD for satellite and embedded use with radiation protection, enhanced ECC and firmware recovery, rated up to 3GB/s within 3W and meeting MIL-STD-810G. In January 2026 it announced the P2-series self-encrypting SSDs built on the NV7X processor with CNSA 2.0-compliant post-quantum cryptography in capacities up to 16TB, and CFexpress 4.0 memory cards with CFA-certified VPG 800 sustained write performance, in SLC-based Extreme (600GB-1TB) and TLC-based Express (2TB-4TB) series, slated to launch in February 2026.
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Market position
Novachips positions itself as a provider of high-capacity, high-scalability flash storage processors and drives, citing industry-first claims for 4TB and 8TB SSDs in 2.5-inch 7mm and 15mm form factors and shipments of a 20TB 2.5-inch SATA MLC SSD.
Technology
Products are built on the company's flash memory architecture, including HyperLink NAND (HLNAND), whose patent assets Novachips acquired in 2015. HLNAND support in its controllers raises maximum addressable capacity to 16TB versus 1TB with standard ONFI/Toggle NAND, and the company positions this architecture as offering greater scalability than conventional NAND-based SSDs. Controllers are implemented in 28nm process technology with power-management features such as smart peak power control, ASPM L0/L1/L1.1/L1.2 and DEVSLP. Security capabilities span full-disk encryption (AES-128/256, ECB/CBC/CTR/XTS modes), TCG OPAL 2.0, FIPS 140-2 Level 2 validation, NIAP Common Criteria certification, and, in the NV7X-processor-based P2 series, CNSA 2.0-recommended NIST-approved post-quantum algorithms executed on the drive to offload the host CPU.
Go-to-market
Direct sales through regional offices and a shared sales contact, supported by press releases distributed via PR Newswire, product certification announcements, and presence at industry and camera-industry events such as NAB Show 2024 and a RED Digital Cinema Korea showcase.
Enterprises and data centers running big-data and other memory-intensive workloads; government and defense buyers requiring certified encryption and military-grade drives; satellite, aerospace and embedded system integrators; and professional photography and cinema users of CFexpress media.
Geography
Offices in Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea (Seongnam Global Convergence Center); Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; and McLean, Virginia, USA. Press materials are published in English, Chinese and Korean.
History
In January 2015 Novachips signed a definitive agreement to acquire the HyperLink NAND (HLNAND) flash memory technology assets, including roughly 260 HLNAND memory and system patents, from Conversant Intellectual Property Management. It announced its Scalar-Series 4TB and 8TB 2.5-inch SSDs in August 2015, obtained FIPS 140-2 and NIAP Common Criteria security certifications in 2021 and 2022, expanded into CFexpress media for the camera market in 2024, and introduced space-grade and post-quantum-secure SSDs in 2025 and 2026.
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Key figures
latest reportedCompany-reported or press-reported figures, each dated to when it was claimed — not independently audited.
Timeline · 11
launches, deals, and filingsCFexpress 4.0 cards launching February 2026 in SLC-based Extreme (600GB-1TB) and TLC-based Express (2TB-4TB) series with CFA-certified VPG 800 sustained write performance.
Post-quantum cryptography SSDs using NIST-approved, CNSA 2.0-recommended algorithms, built on the NV7X processor, in multiple rugged form factors up to 16TB.
Radiation-protected M.2 SSD with enhanced ECC and firmware recovery, up to 3GB/s under 3W, meeting MIL-STD-810G, for satellite and embedded systems.
RED Digital Cinema approved Novachips CFexpress Type B cards for use in its cameras.
Scalar and Express P-series SSDs received Common Criteria certification from the National Information Assurance Partnership based on US government approved protection profiles for full drive encryption.
Novachips began shipping a Scalar-Series MLC 20TB 2.5-inch SATA form-factor SSD to customers.
Novachips acquired FIPS 140-2 Level 2 certification (Cert# 3785) for its Scalar (SATA-based) and Express (NVMe-based) SSDs.
Novachips announced Scalar-Series SSDs described as the first 4TB and 8TB SSDs in 2.5-inch form factor at 7mm and 15mm heights, respectively.
Novachips signed a definitive agreement to acquire HyperLink NAND (HLNAND) flash memory technology assets, including approximately 260 HLNAND flash memory and system patents.
Dated company events from announcements, filings, and press; legal rows summarize public dockets and regulator releases.
▸Research sources · 6
primary sources listed
- Novachips > Company > About Usnovachips.com · web
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Novachips do?
- Novachips designs flash storage processors and high-capacity enterprise SSDs based on its HLNAND flash memory architecture.
- Who are Novachips's investors?
- Novachips's investors include Atinum Investment Co. Ltd..