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CompactFlash (CF) is a flash memory mass storage device used mainly in portable electronic devices. The format was specified and the devices were first manufactured by SanDisk in 1994. CompactFlash became the most successful of the early memory card formats, surpassing Miniature Card, SmartMedia. Subsequent formats, such as MMC/SD, various Memory ...
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Flash memory card measuring 1.5 inches square, developed by Scandisk; used in small portable devices such as digital cameras, MP3 players and PDA's and available in a variety of multi-megabyte capacities. The controller is built onto these cards, so as new and faster controllers are designed you can purchase the newer card and take ...
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Flash memory card measuring 1.5 inches square, developed by Scandisk; used in small portable devices such as digital cameras, MP3 players and PDA's and available in a variety of multi-megabyte capacities. The controller is built onto these cards, so as new and faster controllers are designed you can purchase the newer card and take advantage of fas...
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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. The....
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