Memory Card provides 8 GB of storage.
Press Release Summary:
Model SD-HC008 memory card, based on SD Specifications v2.00, meets Class 4 data write speed standard of 4 MBps, and can write at speeds up to 6 MBps. Operating from 2.7-3.6 V supply voltage, 24 x 32 x 2.1 mm sized card utilizes FAT32 file format and supports capture of high resolution still images, and can record up to 3 hr 10 min of video in MPEG2 format.
Original Press Release:
Toshiba Introduces Highest Capacity Class 4 SDHC Memory Card to World Market
World's First 8GB, Speed Class 4 SDHC Memory Card
IRVINE, Calif. and TOKYO, Nov. 20 -- Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc., (TAEC)* and its parent, Toshiba Corp. (Toshiba), today announced the global launch of the latest addition to its new series of high-capacity SDHC Memory Cards: the industry's first 8-gigabyte (GB)(1) Class 4 memory card. The new card will be introduced in early January 2007, alongside the 4GB products launched in September, and will give Toshiba a larger commercially available lineup in high performance SD Memory Cards.
The SDHC (SD High Capacity) Memory Card is based on the SD Card Association's SD Specifications Ver2.00, which defines high capacity, high performance enhancements to market-leading SD Memory Cards. The new card meets the Class 4 standard, a speed standard that requires a data write speed of at least 4GB/second(2). Toshiba is first in the industry to announce the launch of Class 4 8GB SDHC memory card.
SDHC Memory Cards are expected to find wide application in digital video and still cameras, and Toshiba is enhancing global distribution of its new cards.
Outline of New SD Memory Card
Product Name SD Speed Class Capacity
SD-HC008 Class 4 8GB
Key Features
* 8GB capacity supports capture of video images and high resolution
still images. The new card can record a maximum of 3 hours
10 minutes of standard definition video in the MPEG2 format.
* Meets Class 4 in the "SD Speed Class", requiring high speed writing
of at least 4MB per second, up to 6MB per second.
Specifications
Maximum Write Speed: 6MB / Second
Power Supply Voltage: 2.7 - 3.6V
Compatible Standard: SD Memory Card Ver2.00 standard compatible
File Format: FAT32(3)
Size: 24 x 32 x 2.1mm(4)
Weight: Approximately 2g
The SDHC Memory Card cannot be used for devices that do not support SD Memory Card Ver2.00 standard, as the file formats differ.
Availability
The Toshiba 8GB SDHC memory card (SD-HC008) is scheduled for availability in December.
SD Memory Card
The SD memory card was jointly developed in 1999 by Toshiba Corporation, SanDisk Corporation and Matsushita Electric Industrial Co. Ltd. (best known for its Panasonic brand name products). SD memory cards have been widely adopted worldwide. Toshiba has shipped more than 200 million memory cards(5) and is currently the world's second largest supplier of NAND Flash memory(6). The addition of the SDHC card to the Toshiba SD Card family addresses the growing demand for high capacity storage.
The Toshiba SD Memory Card family now includes standard SD memory cards, as well as miniSD, microSD and SDHC cards. The entire SD card line features cryptographic security, protection of copyrighted data, high-data transfer rate for fast copy/download and high storage capacity. TAEC currently offers a wide selection of SD Memory Cards with storage capacities of 512MB, 1GB and 2GB in the standard (blue) product family, and a higher performance (white) family of cards in 512MB and 1GB capacities. The Toshiba SD Memory card line-up now includes miniSD in capacities ranging from 512MB to 2GB card, microSD cards in 256MB, 512MB and 1GB capacities, and 4GB and 8GB SDHC cards.
NAND Flash Background
As a recognized pioneer in flash technology, Toshiba was a principal innovator of NAND- and NOR-type Flash technology in the 1980's. Toshiba maintains leadership in Flash technology today, with a complete line of NAND memory in densities from 512 megabit(7) (Mb) to 16Gb (8) to meet various application requirements. NAND Flash has become one of the leading technologies for solid-state storage applications because of its high-speed programming capability, high-speed erasing, and low cost. The sequential nature (serial access) of NAND-based Flash memory provides notable advantages for these block-oriented data storage applications. Toshiba's NAND Flash memory products are optimized for general solid-state storage, image file storage and audio for applications such as solid-state disk drives, digital cameras, audio appliances, set-top boxes and industrial storage.
*About TAEC
Combining quality and flexibility with design engineering expertise, TAEC brings a breadth of advanced, next-generation technologies to its customers. This broad offering includes memory and flash memory-based storage solutions, a broad range of discrete devices, displays, medical tubes, ASICs, custom SOCs, microprocessors, microcontrollers and wireless components for the computing, wireless, networking, automotive and digital consumer markets.
TAEC is an independent operating company owned by Toshiba America, Inc., a subsidiary of Toshiba Corp. (Toshiba), Japan's largest semiconductor manufacturer and the world's fourth largest semiconductor manufacturer. In more than 130 years of operation, Toshiba has recorded numerous firsts and made many valuable contributions to technology and society. For additional company and product information, please visit TAEC's website at chips.toshiba.com. For technical inquiries, please e-mail Tech.Questions@taec.toshiba.com
(1) When used herein in relation to memory density, gigabyte and/or GB
means 1,024x1,024x1,024 = 1,073,741,824 bytes. Usable capacity may
be less. For details, please refer to specifications.
(2) Read and write speed may vary depending on the read and write
conditions, such as devices you use and file sizes you read and/or
write. (For purposes of measuring write speed in this context,
1 MB = 1,000,000 bytes).
(3) Standard SD cards utilize FAT16 or FAT12.
(4) Same as current SD card.
(5) Based on 2004 shipments including OEM shipments. Source: Techno
System Research Co, Ltd.
(6) Source: Gartner, Inc. September 19, 2005.
(7) When used herein in relation to memory density, megabit and/or Mb
means 1,024x1,024 = 1,048,576 bits. Usable capacity may be less.
For details, please refer to specifications.
(8) When used herein in relation to memory density, gigabit and/or Gb
means 1,024x1,024x1,024 = 1,073,741,824 bits. Usable capacity may be
less. For details, please refer to specifications.
Source: Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc.
CONTACT:
Rebecca Bueno
Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc.
+1-949-623-3099
rebecca.bueno@taec.toshiba.com
Web site: www.chips.toshiba.com/
