SD Flash Memory Card SD4 with Blistering Read-Write Speeds Enter the Market

MICRODIA Semiconductor Ltd. (MICRODIA) today announced its newest flash memory card addition to its XTRA™ Flash Memory Cards Series, the XTRA ELITE™SD4.0 Flash Memory Card. Many times faster than current flash memory cards, the MICRODIA XTRA Series SD4.0 flash memory card reads and writes up to a blazing 300MB/s.

Professional photographers and videographers can simultaneously capture and load images and footage at phenomenal speeds. The card handles 4K- and 5K-resolution videos and images with equal aplomb.

The standard SD card size allows professional photographers and videographers to use the SD4.0 card in the majority of branded DSLR cameras and video cameras currently available. A built-in read/write protection switch provides peace of mind, helping to ensure that data is not lost.

Up to 832 RAW images (at 22MP) or 120 two-hour MPEG-4 videos at 30fps can be stored on a 64GB SDXC flash memory card; much more can be stored on a 512GB flash memory card.

The SD4.0 flash memory card from MICRODIA has an operating temperature range from 0°C to 85°C; it's storage temperature starts at -40°C and can reach 85ºC. Reviews (Fotomen) by professional photographers and photography students of MICRODIA flash memory cards have stated that the SD form factor operates smoothly at extreme temperatures and in rugged environments.

“We are thrilled to bring the new SD4.0 standard to our premium XTRA Elite Flash Memory Card series, which makes them even more ideal for professionals in the photography and film industries,” said Mr. Louis Leung, CEO of MICRODIA Ltd.

Specifications

Capacities (available now):

16GB, 32GB, 64GB, 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB

Capacities (coming soon):

1TB & 2TB Mid-2015

Sustained read/write speed:

300MB/s

File formats supported:

RAW, JPG, TIF, MPEG-4, MP3, m4V, MP4 (H. 264 codec)

Market Information

The global data storage market for primary storage technologies will reach approximately USD23.6 billion by 2018, estimates Frost & Sullivan. Of that market, the China data storage market is forecasted to grow to over USD8.9 billion. Demand for SD cards is predicted to hit US$21.3 billion by 2018 according to Global Industry Analysts, Inc. Key drivers include scalability, higher speed and storage capacity, portability and ease of use.

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Users can combine the XTRA ELITE SD4.0 flash memory card with the MICRODIA SD4.0 Card Reader to maximise speed, efficiency and effectiveness.