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The most common type of removable storage media.
Flash memory card measuring 1.5 inches square, developed by SanDisk; used in small portable devices such as digital cameras, MP3 players and PDAs, and available in a variety of multi-megabyte capacities. (See flash memory, Memory Stick, SmartMedia.)
A removable memory card for digital cameras to store image files - used with many PENTAX digital cameras. This matchbook sized card was initially developed by SanDisk Corporation.
CF: a flash memory format introduced by SanDisk Corporation in 1994 which has become widely used for handheld digital devices.
Storage card used in digital cameras to store captured images. The CompactFlash can be erased when the images have been transferred or are no longer needed.
a type of storage mediium for digital cameras
A flash memory module. Available for HandEra 330 & Pocket PC handhelds.
A type of Memory card used in many digital cameras. They come with different capacity.
The most common type of digicam flash memory storage. It is removeable, small and available in sizes from 4MB up to 192MB. CF Type I the original 5mm high card CF Type II cards and devices that are 9mm high. Type I devices are all solid state but Type II devices include the new IBM Microdrive, a miniature, rotating hard drive.
The most widely used digital memory format, CompactFlash is quickly being surpassed by the smaller, Secure Digital format. It's still very common in many cameras, and is highly compatible. Secure Digital: Also known as SD, they come in two sizes, with the mini size being the most popular. Their tiny profile allows cameras to shrink even more, and thus they are very popular in most ultracompact models.
The most widely used digital memory format, CompactFlash cards are used by most current Canon and Nikon cameras, as well as many other brands. CompactFlash cards are available in sizes up to 2 Gigabytes, larger than any other currently-available format.
A memory format that uses an extremely small card about the size of a matchbook that provides high capacity storage. CompactFlash is the most popular memory format for cameras and is also widely used on other portable equipment such as MP3 players. Capacities range from 2MB to 512MB.
CompactFlash consists of a small circuit board with Flash-memory chips and a dedicated controller chip, all encased in a rugged shell that is several times thicker than a SmartMedia card. Available in storage capacities up 256MB.
A very small removable mass storage device that relies on flash memory technology, a storage technology that does not require a battery to retain data indefinitely. CompactFlash cards can support 3.3V and 5V operation and can switch between the two, in contrast to other small-form factor flash memory cards that can only operate at one voltage. There are two types of CompactFlash cards to accommodate different capacities: Type I cards are 3.3mm thick while Type II cards are 5.5mm thick. The card was designed based on the PCMCIA PC Card standard and can fit into a PCMCIA slot with an adapter.
CompactFlash is a storage medium commonly found in PDAs, Digital Cameras, and other portable devices. You add larger memory to these products with the use of additional CompactFlash.
Most digital cameras with PC Card interfaces use a storage technology called Compact Flash. Standard supported by the Compact Flash Association. Compact Flash is ATA compatible and will fit into any Type II or Type III slot when used with a passive adapter.
Is a proprietary name for describing a type of flash memory.
Introduced by Sandisk in 1994. One fourth the size of a PC card. 36 mm long, 43 mm wide and 3.3 mm thick. ATA interface. Uses 50 pins. Takes a passive adapter to use it in a PC card slot.
Removable storage card for digital images.
A type of digital camera memory card. There are two types of cards, Type I and Type II. They vary only in their thickness, (Type I being slightly thinner). A CompactFlash memory card can contain either flash memory or a miniature hard drive (micro drive). The flash memory type is more prevalent.
A small, lightweight form factor for removable storage cards. CompactFlash cards are durable, operate at low voltages, and retain data when power is off. Uses include digital cameras, cell phones, printers, handheld computers, pagers, and audio recorders.
A popular form of flash storage for digital cameras.
CompactFlash is a type of digital camera memory card. It is small with no moving parts and can be slotted into a card reader for speedy transferral of images to your computer. CompactFlash cards are easy to plug into your camera.