SanDisk announced new industrial-grade memory cards, the SANDISK IX QD352 microSD card and the SANDISK IX LD352 SD card, at Embedded World 2026.
Based on SanDisk’s latest BiCS8 TLC NAND technology, the new product is designed as reliable, removable flash storage for data-intensive applications.
Developed to support expanding edge workloads, this card delivers durability and sustained performance for automation, edge analytics, robotics, and Internet of Things (IoT) systems.
Russell Ruben, head of global marketing for SanDisk’s Automotive/IoT division, commented as follows:
“Industrial systems require reliable and sustained performance. This is driving the growing demand for industrial-grade removable storage that can handle workloads across a variety of use cases and environments. The new SANDISK industrial cards were developed as reliable storage solutions for long-term operation.”
The main features of the SANDISK IX QD352 microSD card and the SANDISK IX LD352 SD card are as follows:
- High durability for sustained operation:
Designed for demanding operating environments, it boasts a maximum durability of 768 TBW (estimated), contributing to extended service life in always-on, high-write load applications. - Providing sustained performance in real-world environments:
Supports Application Performance Class A2 (microSD), with read/write IOPS exceeding 4,000/2,000, and Video Speed Class V30, supporting continuous recording of 4K UHD video and high-resolution image capture (planned). - Ensuring long-term reliability in harsh environments:
Designed for industrial applications, these devices support a wide operating temperature range of -25°C to 85°C and -40°C to 85°C respectively, and feature health monitoring functions that enable predictive maintenance to help avoid unexpected failures. - High Capacity for Industrial Systems:
SanDisk’s 5th generation industrial SD and microSD cards offer capacities from 128GB to 256GB and a removable form factor to support data-intensive edge computing, image/video and log recording processing.
On Display at Embedded World
At Embedded World, SanDisk also announced that its Milpitas and Bangalore facilities have obtained AL2 certification under TISAX (Trusted Information Security Assessment Exchange), the information security standard for the automotive industry.
Widely adopted by OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, TISAX is an industry framework developed by the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) for consistent and standardized information security assessments across the entire automotive supply chain. TISAX AL2 is the most common requirement among European automakers and is designed for organizations handling sensitive information.
At Embedded World, SanDisk’s booth (Stand 401, Hall 3A) will showcase a wide portfolio of flash solutions, including the latest SANDISK IX QD352 microSD card and SANDISK IX LD352 SD card. The lineup also includes the automotive-grade SANDISK iNAND AT EU752 UFS4.1 Embedded Flash Drive, the automotive-grade SANDISK EN610 NVMe SSD, and the SANDISK Video microSD card QD131.
More details about the SANDISK IX QD352 and SANDISK IX LD352 cards will be released later this year to coincide with their availability.
