Because 2D NAND’s ability to shrink is reaching its limits, the NAND industry has been working for a few years on 3D, which is expected to enable the flash memory industry to continue the Moore’s Law trend by increasing bit density and GB capacity of any given silicon area (see chart 1). In addition to… Read more »

While the average consumer uses a smart phone to take pictures, professional photographers need the quality and features that high-end digital cameras offer. But even the best camera will not perform at its maximum level without the appropriate memory card. Certain characteristics such as speed are critical for capturing a valuable image, especially for action… Read more »

Sometimes, the most effective components of machinery are the ones users never see. Yet, without these building blocks, equipment would fail to perform properly. The same could be said of SD memory cards, the popular small form factor expandable memory technology used in many industries and applications today. The SD Association aids in the advancement… Read more »

microSD cards have come a long way. For example, the first microSD cards were introduced to the market as a new method for expanding mobile phone memory 10 years ago. Today, about 75 percent of smartphone models on the market contain microSD slots, according to data from Strategy Analytics. The report also reveals that several… Read more »

Vehicles with sensor and compute intelligence, connected via the internet to the cloud or smart cars, are on their way to becoming mainstream around the world. One of the many applications enabled by these technologies is gaining popularity; some people are using dash-cameras/drive recorders to log their drives, so that they have evidence for insurance… Read more »

microSD memory cards have supported successful mobile phone sales strategies since 2005, allowing device manufacturers to reduce costs and increase sales by offering a range of price points on the latest mobile devices. Specified and standardized by the SD Association (SDA), microSD memory card capabilities are continually enhanced to promote new design innovations with continual… Read more »

The Internet of Things (IoT) is taking over the world. According to a McKinsey Global Institute report, the impact of the IoT on the global economy could reach $6.2 trillion by 2025. The same report estimates that the market for connected devices will grow to 20 billion or 30 billion units by 2020. The use… Read more »

Computational photography has the potential to impact virtually every type of company involved in photography in any way — from makers of smartphones to PCs to, naturally, SD memory cards. Because it’s driven by software, it doesn’t just affect the overall storage capability for large files, but also the processing capacity that drives the software…. Read more »