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Definition

Compact flash indicates a type of memory boards making it possible to record data.

Description

Created in 1994 by the Sandisk company, the memories Compact Flash measure 42,8 mm of width, 36,4 mm height and 5 mm thickness. Of very compactness and rapids in writings, they quickly seemed a support particularly adapted to the numerical cameras. Many manufacturers, such as Gun and Nikon, thus adopted this format and it is on these charts Compact Flash that the numerical photographs taken by their owner are stored, remplacant the film of the numerical cameras to some extent. Weak capacity in the beginning (16 Megas), the charts Compact Flash allow today storage capacities of several Gigas thanks to the system Compact standard Flash 2 and profit moreover a speed of writing increased compared to the first format Compact standard Flash 1. In addition to their compactness and their very good performances, the memories Compact Flash profit of more than one low cost with the purchase compared with the formats conccurents: Memory stick, XD card, MMC and Secure DIGITAL

Author

Anwar Hossain

Author Email

anwtele@yahoo.com

References

CompactFlash Association Homepage
CompactFlash Frequently Asked Questions
CompactFlash - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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