FLASH MEMORY CARDS
Introduction to Flash Memory Card
Flash memory refers to a particular type of
EEPROM, or electrically erasable
programmable read only memory. It is a
memory chip that maintains stored information
without requiring a power source.
Flash memory is
Non volatile.
Considered as solid state storage devices.
Used more as hard drive.
Why Flash Memory Cards Popular?
FlashRam storage devices are shock proof, dust
proof, immune to magnetic fields and really small
too . Flash Memory provides storage for today’s
electronic devices such as iPods, PDA, digital
cameras, CAMCORDERS utilize flash cards.
Important Methods in Flash Memory Working
TUNNELING
ERASING
Different Types of Flash Memory Cards
SMART MEDIA CARD
COMPACT FLASH
xD PICTURE CARD
SECURE DIGITAL or MULTIMEDIA CARD
MEMORY STICK
Smart Media Card
Better known as smart media
2MB to 128 MB
Developed By Toshiba
Compact Flash
Developed by Sandisk
8MB to 6 GB
They are thicker
Utilize controller chip
Compactable flash card comes from 2 ways
Type I
Type II
Xd Picture Card
xD means “extreme digital”
Currently available from 64MB to 1GB
Found in Fuji and Olympus digital camera
SECURE DIGITAL or MULTIMEDIACARD
They designed to hold copyrighted musical
content.
Small size.
Low power consumption.
16MB to 2GB.
MEMORY STICK
Shaped like a stick of gum
Smaller size
Storage capacity up to 128 MB
Ideal for mobile application
EXTERNAL CARD READERS
It is used to access digital cameras images very
fast. These come in many varieties depending on
the computer interface. Most common type are
made for PCs and connected to the usb port.
Advantages of Flash Memory Cards
Power consumption.
Portability.
Capacity.
Durability.
Performance.
Reliability.
Plug-and –play
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