Specifications
Table Of Contents
- Universal Memory Reader/Writer for USB 1 and 2.0
- Chapter 1. Introduction
- Chapter 2. Top 8 Reasons for Choosing the Asanté
- Chapter 3. Working with Memory Cards
- Chapter 4. Bonus Applications and Utilities
- Appendix A. Asanté Technical Support
- Appendix B. Memory Card Formats
- Appendix C. Multimedia File Formats
Appendix B. Memory Card Formats
The FriendlyNET Gini and Gini II handle the six most popular memory card formats. However, numerous new
standards are being introduced. Here’s a quick summary of the most popular formats are on the market.
CompactFlash (CF)
One of the oldest and most mature memory card formats. It is extremely durable and can handle:
• Operating shock rating of 2,000 Gs; equivalent to a 10-foot drop
• 100 years with no loss or deterioration of data
• Integrated controller with dynamic defect management and error correction
Notable products supporting this format include: Canon (PowerShot and EOS Professional digital cameras), Nikon
(CoolPix and digital SLR cameras), HP/Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC (most models) and Dell Axim Pocket PC.
In addition to solid state flash technology, CF cards can handle specialize I/O devices for modems, Ethernet,
wireless 802.11b, Bluetooth and more. Gini does not support these I/O cards.
The standard CF Type 1 card measures 43 x 36 x 3.3mm. The CF Type II card is the same, except that it is
5.0mm (0.19 inches) high. See the CompactFlash Association website at http://www.compactflash.org
for more
information.
Smart Media (SM)
Smart Media cards measure 37 x 45 x 0.76mm and weigh 2 grams. At this time, the largest capacity SM is 128–
256 MB. For more information, visit http://www.ssfdc.or.jp/english/index.htm
MultiMedia Card (MMC)
MMC is one of the smallest memory card formats. It measures 24 x 32 x 1.4mm. Many devices compatible with
MMC now support SD. For information on MMC, visit http://www.mmca.org
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