Use and LicensingSD Association's Licensing Program provides licenses to companies that have implemented, or would like to implement, the many technologies covered in the Association's specifications and intellectual property. SD technology is used by more than 2,000 licensees, creating a thriving ecosystem for SD solutions in thousands of consumer electronics, wireless communication, and digital imaging and networking products. Since 2000, SD Association has developed leading edge technology for digital media storage products. The SD memory card was the first portable memory card to be introduced in a miniature size. SD Association followed with the ultra small, high-capacity card, microSD, featuring complete backward compatibility - another first in the industry. SD Association's ongoing commitment to developing innovative technology will help its members grow and maintain a leadership position in digital media storage products.
* Only available from the 4C Entity Memory CardsIf your company is planning to make, design, use, offer for sale, import or export an SD memory card (eg. flash memory card, ROM cards, SD I/O combination cards, miniSD, microSD cards) or contract to have an SD memory card made, developed, designed or manufactured by a third-party your company is required to complete the following steps:
Recording and/or Copy Protecting ContentIf your company wants to record content on SD Cards, your company is required to:
Host and Ancillary ProductsIf your company is planning to make, have made, design, use, offer for sale, import or export SD Host Products or SD Ancillary Products, your company is required to complete the following steps:
Research and Development PhaseIf your company is in the R&D phase and needs access to the SD specifications, a one year (non-membership) contract is available. Your company is required to complete the following steps:
For more information on the SD Association's Licensing Program, please contact our help desk at help@sdcard.org. |