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Toshiba Expands NAND Flash-Based Memory Solutions with High-Speed SD Cards

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Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc. (TAEC) has announced the expansion of its NAND Flash-based memory solutions with a family of High-Speed SD Memory Cards capable of achieving a maximum write speed of 10 MB/second and a sustained write speed of 5 MB/second. Developed by Toshiba, the new memory cards feature a fivefold increase in data transfer rate over the company's standard SD Memory Cards and are targeted for demanding applications in digital video, digital audio, cellular phones, high-resolution digital still cameras, PDAs, notebook computers, and other high-end portable electronics products.

Key Takeaways:

  • The new High-Speed SD Memory Cards are designed to meet the requirements of higher performance consumer electronics applications with maximum write speeds of 10 MB/second and sustained write speeds of 5 MB/second.
  • The cards feature a fivefold increase in data transfer rate over Toshiba's standard SD Memory Cards and are targeted for applications in digital video, digital audio, and other high-end portable electronics products.
  • Toshiba has developed the new memory cards using Single-Level Cell (SLC) NAND Flash technology, which stores one bit per cell, and utilizes an optimized controller combined with large block NAND technology.
  • The cards are initially available in densities of 128 MB and 256 MB, with prices set at $70.00 and $110.00 each, respectively.
  • Toshiba's High-Speed SD Memory Cards employ advanced security technology, including cryptographic security, improved protection of copyrighted data, high data transfer rates, and high storage capacity.
  • The company showcased the cards at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, held January 8-11.
  • Toshiba's High-Speed SD Memory Cards are based on the industry-standard SD card format, measuring 32mm x 24mm x 2.1mm.
  • The cards can be distinguished from Toshiba's standard SD Memory Cards by their white color, as opposed to the blue used for standard cards.
  • Samples of the 128 MB and 256 MB High-Speed SD Cards are available now, with prices set at $70.00 and $110.00 each, respectively.

Statistics:

  • Maximum write speed: 10 MB/second
  • Sustained write speed: 5 MB/second
  • Data transfer rate: Fivefold increase over Toshiba's standard SD Memory Cards
  • Densities available: 128 MB and 256 MB
  • Prices: $70.00 for 128 MB and $110.00 for 256 MB
  • Industry standard: SD card format, measuring 32mm x 24mm x 2.1mm
  • Companies involved with the SD Association: Over 500 members

Sources:

  • Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc. press release, January 12
  • Toshiba website, chips.toshiba.com
  • Consumer Electronics Show, January 8-11, Las Vegas
  • Gartner/Dataquest's Worldwide Semiconductor Market Share Ranking
  • Toshiba Semiconductor Reliability Handbook
  • Handling Guide for Semiconductor Devices

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