Compact Flash 64GB is a storage device format used in some of the latest electronic devices which require tremendous data storage
. The main advantage of this device is the use of flash memory, which means that there are about a million read and write cycles. These are very light and hence can be carried around easily.
The compact flash standard was introduced by the Compact Flash Association (CFA), which is a non-profit organization formed solely for the improvisation of the technology to help increase productivity and change lifestyle of the people. This is analogous to the SDA which is an organization aimed at improving the SD technology. Though both technologies run parallel in terms of their advantages, the compact flash 64GB has a much higher data capacity and comes under two classifications.
The difference between type1 and type2 compact flash device is the thickness. The former is 3.3 mm thick while the latter is 5 mm thick. Most flash memory based cards are type1 though few type2 cards also use the technology. Both these cards come in four different data transfer speeds and are known as CF, CF High Speed, CF 3.0 and CF 4.0 standard which have which have been launched in the order mentioned and have faster speeds than the previous version.
The compact flash 64GB is one of the latest products in its field in the market and is considered a great buy. Typically its use is mostly in high resolution cameras and storing videos which need immense data capacity. Weighing only about 10 grams, this card is an ideal choice for usage in handy cams. The data exchange rate of this card can go up to 666x where 1x = 150 kb/s and is known as the base rate. It is preferable to have such high speeds for transferring large amount of data from the card to the system or vice versa.