SmartMedia Becomes Micro.Microtech is now shipping its SmartMedia An ultra-compact flash memory format developed by Toshiba and introduced in 1995. About the size of CompactFlash, but as thin as a credit card, SmartMedia cards were popular storage for digital cameras for a while, but capacities never reached beyond 128MB. Available in 3. memory card. It is a member of the SmartMedia Implementers forum. Established in 1985, it is a privately held company privately held company A firm whose shares are held within a relatively small circle of owners and are not traded publicly. . The new 64MB card is capable of storing digitally captured images. Based on a NAND (Not AND) A Boolean logic operation that is true if any single input is false. Two-input NAND gates are often used as the sole logic element on gate array chips, because all Boolean operations can be created from NAND gates. See flash memory. architecture, the card employs two coupled 3.3v 256Mbit flash devices encapsulated encapsulated Localized Oncology adjective Confined to a specific area, surrounded by a thin layer of fibrous tissue; encapsulation generally refers to a tumor confined to a specific area, surrounded by a capsule. See Islet encapsulation. in an overmolded package. The new card is designed to complement the latest generation of multi-megapixel digital cameras with file sizes for photos. A number of cameras on the market today are equipped to utilize the 64MB design. A list of compatible cameras is available at the company's web site. All Microtech memory cards are shipped in a "clam shell" type travel case that protects the card against damage when not being used in the camera. The cards are marked with the company's name and web address for access to lifetime free technical support. In addition to 64-MB, Microtech cards are also available in 4MB, 8MB, 16MB, and 32MB capacities with 5v and 3.3v options. They are available at retail, mail-order, and on-line stores. The company is the industry leader in digital photography solutions, storage, and personal computer memory upgrades. It is a member of the CompactFlash Association (CompactFlash Association, Palo Alto, CA, www.compactflash.org) A membership organization founded in 1995 by SanDisk, Canon, Motorola, HP and others. Its goal is to promote CompactFlash as the premier open standard for storage for digital appliances and handheld devices. See CompactFlash. and the SSFDC (Solid State Floppy Disk Card) The original name for SmartMedia storage cards. See SmartMedia. Forum, ensuring compliance with standard media formats. Digital photography solutions include a line of PC Card readers and media, which improve the performance, capacity, and flexibility of any digital photography system. Memory upgrades feature a lifetime warranty, backed by 14 years of experience and innovation. Visit the Microtech website for details on product availability. |
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