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| − | '''CompactFlash (CF)''' is a type of [[flash memory]], commonly used for storage in early [[digital camera]]s and other digital devices, and still in production ( | + | '''CompactFlash (CF)''' is a type of [[flash memory]], commonly used for storage in early [[digital camera]]s and other digital devices, and still in production (2011). It was originally created by memory manufacturer SanDisk in 1994, with the interface loosely based on the existing PCMCIA slot standard. |
Formally, the name "CompactFlash" is written without a space, although "Compact Flash" is also commonly seen. There are two types - with different thicknesses: type I - 43×36×3.3mm, and type II - 43×36×5mm. | Formally, the name "CompactFlash" is written without a space, although "Compact Flash" is also commonly seen. There are two types - with different thicknesses: type I - 43×36×3.3mm, and type II - 43×36×5mm. | ||
| − | CF is long-lived compared to other flash formats, and new, faster and larger-capacity cards are still in development (in | + | CF is long-lived compared to other flash formats, and new, faster and larger-capacity cards are still in development (in 2011); cards exist in sizes from 2Mb to 128Gb. |
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compactflash Wikipedia CompactFlash] | * [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compactflash Wikipedia CompactFlash] | ||
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CompactFlash (CF) is a type of flash memory, commonly used for storage in early digital cameras and other digital devices, and still in production (2011). It was originally created by memory manufacturer SanDisk in 1994, with the interface loosely based on the existing PCMCIA slot standard.
Formally, the name "CompactFlash" is written without a space, although "Compact Flash" is also commonly seen. There are two types - with different thicknesses: type I - 43×36×3.3mm, and type II - 43×36×5mm.
CF is long-lived compared to other flash formats, and new, faster and larger-capacity cards are still in development (in 2011); cards exist in sizes from 2Mb to 128Gb.
