Kingston’s DataTraveler
offers quick and easy
downloads and digital
file transfers.
kingston.com/flash
For details on USB Performance, refer to Appendix A.
Some flash memory product manufacturers provide “speed” ratings. However, due to a lack of industry standards, comparing different flash products may prove difficult for consumers.
Kingston continuously works closely with global semiconductor and controller manufacturers to ensure that Kingston flash cards deliver superior price/performance to its customers. For enthusiasts and advanced customers demanding the highest performance, Kingston offers the Elite Pro line of CompactFlash and SD cards, and the DataTraveler
7.0Kingston’s Flash Card Product Lines
There are several types of flash storage devices that are available from Kingston:
- USB Flash Drives (DataTraveler) | - MultiMediaCards (MMC) |
- CompactFlash Cards (CF) | - SmartMedia™ Cards (SM) |
- Secure Digital Cards (SD) |
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All these form factors will be described in the following sections.
7.1 USB FLASH DRIVES
Introduced in 2002, USB flash drives offer an incredible combination of high storage capacity, fast data transfer rates, and great flexibility, all in the size of a lighter. Heralded as a floppy drive alternative, USB flash drives have far more storage capacity than that of a standard floppy disk. They provide an easy method for quick downloads and transferring digital files to and from your computer or device.
USB flash drives incorporate NAND Flash and a controller in a capsulated case. USB memory works with the vast majority of computers and devices that incorporate the Universal Serial Bus interface, including most PCs, PDAs, and MP3 players.
Kingston offers standard USB flash drives (DataTraveler) as well as a higher- performance DataTraveler
DATATRAVELER:
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USB 2.0 | NAND | 5 Volts | 4 | 4 x 74 x 10 |
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