{"id":75738,"date":"2021-12-27T15:00:57","date_gmt":"2021-12-27T20:00:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/?p=75738"},"modified":"2021-12-09T12:41:34","modified_gmt":"2021-12-09T17:41:34","slug":"what-is-a-flash-memory-card","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/what-is-a-flash-memory-card\/","title":{"rendered":"What is a Flash Memory Card?"},"content":{"rendered":"

A flash memory card<\/a>\u00a0is portable data storage for your electronic devices. They come in various formats that serve different purposes, such as storage for a digital camera<\/a> or camcorder<\/a>, extra space to store files on your smartphone, or a way to transport data between computers offline.<\/p>\n

Every flash memory card has one thing in common: they all use what\u2019s called non-volatile memory. This means they don\u2019t need a constant power source to retain data over long periods.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s now take a look at the different types of flash memory cards and why it\u2019s important to know how each one works.<\/p>\n

Types of Flash Memory Cards<\/h2>\n

There are generally three types of flash memory cards: SD cards, compact flash cards, and USB thumbsticks. Flash memory is also used in solid-state drives<\/a>, but those aren\u2019t classified as memory cards.<\/p>\n

Over the years, there have been many different memory card formats and standards. Some have come and gone, and some are still around after decades of use. MultiMediaCard, Sony memory stick, and XD-picture cards are some styles that are no longer relevant to the market. There was also a time when game consoles relied on flash memory cards to save your game.<\/p>\n

SD Cards<\/h2>\n

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Secure digital cards (SD cards) are typical in digital cameras, action cams, and smartphones. They come in a couple of different form factors, and there are multiple speed and capacity classifications. There are two sizes of SD card: standard SD cards and the smaller MicroSD card.<\/p>\n

SD cards are mostly used for DSLR cameras and camcorders, whereas mobile phones and compact action cameras usually support MicroSD if they support expandable memory. In some cases, you may need to use an adapter or connector to access them.<\/p>\n

The two most common SD card classifications are SDHC and SDXC, which stand for secure digital high capacity and secure digital extended storage capacity, respectively. SDHC cards can support up to 32GB per card, while SDXC cards come as large as 2TB. You can also get these higher capacity cards in microSDHC and microSDXC form.<\/p>\n

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