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Kingston's Flash card Product lines
There are several types of Flash storage devices that are available from Kingston:
- USB Flash Drives (DataTravelers)
- Secure Digital Cards (SD, SDHC, miniSDHC, microSD, microSDHC)
- CompactFlash
Cards
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7.1 uSB FlASh DrIvES
Introduced in 2002, USB Flash drives offer an incredible combination of high storage
capacity, fast data transfer rates, and great flexibility, all in the palm of your hand. Heralded
as a floppy or CD drive alternative, USB Flash drives have far more storage capacity than that
of a standard floppy disk or CD-ROM drive replacement. They provide an easy method for
quick downloads and transferring digital files to and from your computer or device.
USB Flash drives incorporate NAND Flash and a controller in a capsulated case. USB Flash
drives work with the vast majority of computers and devices that incorporate the Universal
Serial Bus interface, including most PCs, PDAs, and MP3 players.
Kingston offers a full line of DataTraveler Hi-Speed USB Flash drives. Some DataTravelers
also support password-protection and hardware-based AES encryption for improved
security. For details, please visit kingston.com/flash/dt_chart.asp.
7.2 coMPAcTFlASh (cF) cArDS
CompactFlash, or CF cards, were the first small form factor Flash cards introduced in 1994.
CF cards incorporate a controller and are about the size of a matchbook. CompactFlash
cards incorporate an Integrated Device Electronics (IDE) interface similar to hard drives
and ATA PC Cards. Kingston is a member of the CompactFlash Association, which sets the
specifications for CF cards.
Kingston offers standard CompactFlash cards as well as high-performance Elite Pro and
Ultimate lines.
Kingston' s Elite Pro/Ultimate CompactFlash cards are among the fastest available in the
industry. The high transfer rate is ideal for use on newer devices such as high-megapixel
digital cameras, to ensure that the cameras save pictures faster and are quickly ready for the
next shot.
CompactFlash cards come in a Type I form factor:
INTErFAcE
volTAGE
PIN couNT
SIZE IN MM
CompactFlash
3.3 and 5 Volts
50
Type I:
36.4 x 42.8 x 3.3
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