Specifications
Flash Memory Guide
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formatting (as described in Section 2), spare blocks are set aside on the Flash storage device for remapping bad
sectors over time to extend the useful life and reliability of the Flash storage device.
• High-Quality Connectors: Kingston’s Flash storage devices always use highly rated mating connectors to ensure
long life and reliable usage of the Flash memory device.
• Operating Temperature and Humidity:
SSD: 0 – 70°C, Humidity: 85% RH
USB Flash Drives: 0 – 60°C, Humidity: 85% RH
SD and Micro SD: -25°C – 85°C, Humidity: 5% to 95% RH
CF Card: 0 – 60°C, Humidity: 95% RH
Card Readers: 0 – 60°C, Humidity 85%RH
For detailed product environmental specications, check Kingston’s product pages and datasheets for more
information.
1 Toshiba press release, “Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc.
Releases Performance Research on MLC NAND Flash Memory for Consumer
Applications,” May 10, 2004
• High-Capacity: Flash storage devices can provide large storage capacities in a very small form factor. This
exibility makes them ideal for consumer uses, such as digital lm or storage for MP3 music, where portability
and convenience are important.
Please note: Some of the listed capacity is used for formatting and other functions and thus is not available
for data storage. Please see Section 2 for details.
• High-Performance: Kingston’s Ultra High Speed (UHS) Flash cards and Hi-Speed/SuperSpeed DataTraveler USB
Flash drives are faster than many standard Flash products and many competitive products. Kingston’s engineers
test and select high-performance controllers to ensure that Kingston’s Flash cards are among the performance
leaders. Please see the Appendix for information about USB, Hi-Speed and Super Speed USB performance.
Kingston standard Flash products oer moderate performance levels for general purpose applications.
• Low Power Consumption: Unlike standard DRAM memory that needs to be constantly powered on to maintain
its data, Flash memory is non-volatile and does not require power to maintain its data. Flash memory’s low power
consumption results in longer battery life for the host device.
• Plug-and-Play Support: Kingston’s Flash memory line supports plug and play. With plug-and-play technology and
compatible computer operating systems, a Flash storage device can be inserted into a computer or a Flash media
reader and be quickly recognised and accessed by the computer.
• Hot-Swapping Support:Hot-swapping allows for plugging or unplugging Flash storage devices into a compatible
computer or reader without needing to power o and restart the computer. This feature enhances the portability
and convenience of Flash storage devices for transferring data, pictures or music between two computers
or devices.