Flash Memory Card

Flash memory is used for easy and fast information storage in such devices as digital cameras and home video game consoles. It is non-volatile, so it does not need power to maintain the information stored in the chip. It also offers fast read access times and better shock resistance than hard disks. It is used more as a hard drive than as RAM. These make flash memory a more popular option for applications such as storage on battery-powered devices. Flash memory is nearly indestructible by physical means & is able to withstand intense pressure and boiling water.

Compact Flash was originally a type of data storage device, used in portable electronic devices. Compact Flash cards come in two different types : Type I and the slightly thicker Type II cards. CompactFlash cards are available in capacities from about 8 megabytes to about 12 gigabytes, the most popular choices being between 128 MB and 1 GB.

Compact Flash is among the oldest and most successful formats, especially in the professional camera market. It has profited from having a good cost to memory size ratio relative to other formats for much of its life as well as larger capacities available than smaller formats.

Compact Flash cards can be used directly in PC Card slot with a plug adapter, and with a reader, to any number of common ports.