subject: Sandisk Mini-sd Memory Card Offers Enhanced Reliable Features [print this page] SanDisk is the largest manufacturer and a global leader in flash storage cards. The SanDisk memory cards are extensively used and are delivering unmatched performance in wide range of applications that require fast speed, extreme endurance and increased storage capacity. Flash cards are extensively used in the portable devices. Flash memory cards have become a vital component in aviation, automotive, networking, military applications and telecommunications, as the system designers have discovered new uses for these memory cards.
The interface used in the mini-SD memory card is same as that used in the standard SD memory cards. Mini SD memory card also offers the reliable technology of CPRM content protection rights management. MiniSD card format, which is an extension of SD card technology, has enabled the developers of consumer electronics & cellular phones to leverage their current SD based architectures and designs. Therefore the designers did not have to alter the design of their electronics or makes modifications to the software. SanDisk has also introduced an adapter which helps to use the mini-SD memory card in the standard SD form factor. Therefore this helps the consumers to interchange the data among the secure digital enabled devices. This adaptor is very advantageous as it enables the users to use the mini-SD memory cards in the existing slots of SD card. Therefore this ensures superior compatibility thus resulting in rapid growth of secure digital compatible devices.
According to the IDC report, the demand for flash memory cards in year the 2007 reached more than 218 million units for the cellular handsets. Advanced applications like MP3, internet access, gaming, MP3 and other storage intensive features have contributed to the rapid increased in demand for high capacity and small sized flash storage cards. SanDisk has well positioned itself as a global leader in flash storage technology and took the advantage of this opportunity. The SanDisk mini-SD memory cards are highly durable that feature innovative robust technologies to accommodate the basic requirements of the modern applications. MiniSD memory card is 20mm wide, 21.5mm long with thickness of 1.4mm. Volume and footprint occupied by mini-SD memory card are 602 cubic mm and 430 square mm respectively.
Mini-SD card technology was introduced by Matsushita, SanDisk and Toshiba. The highly efficient SD card format was developed by these three companies. This card storage format was then by the secure digital association. There are now more than 500 members of the SD association which reflects the popularity of the high speed SD card format. The economical mini-SD cards manufactured by SanDisk are available in both retail channels and OEM. A full sized secure digital adapter has been packaged by SanDisk with its mini-SD memory cards. This has helped SanDisk to further increase its reach to the widest set of miniSD set of devices. This feature has offered more flexibility to the consumers as they can now use the mini-SD memory card in both the regular SD slots and mini-SD card slots.
