Compact Flash CF cards have become the most popular form of portable mass storage card since their first introduction in 1994. Common sizes today range from 256MB, 512MB and 1GB. They are most commonly employed in applications such as digital cameras, digital movie cameras, PDAs, embedded computers, handheld GPS systems, MP3 players and other portable devices. The CompactFlash standard also encompasses other communication technologies that embrace the CF specification, including BlueTooth, modems, Ethernet, and 802.11b wireless LAN connectivity.

The CompactFlash-Compact Flash memory memory standard boasts a number of distinct advantages over other storage solutions, including: no moving parts due to solid state construction, low cost per MB, data error code correction (ECC), wear level management, low susceptibility to vibration, low power consumption, TrueIDE functionality, and a high operating shock rating.

Approximately one third the size of a full-sized PC Card, (36.4mm deep, 42.8mm wide and 3.3mm thick). Our Type I CompactFlash cards can also be used in Type II PC Card slots when you use an adapter (available). These rugged, low-power cards can store loads of digital data.