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CES 2009: SD Card Association Intros SDXC Memory Cards

Today at the 2009 International CES, SD Card Association(SDA) announced its next generation SD Memory Card Standard, SDXC.The new SDXC is able to store data more than 32 GB and up to 2 terabytes (TB) and accelerate SD interface read/write speeds to 104 megabytes per second. SDXC will enable camcorders to provide longer, professional level HD video recording with a small form factor.
Joseph Unsworth, research director, NAND Flash Semiconductors, at Gartner said:

SDXC flash memory combines a higher capacity roadmap with faster transfer speeds as a means to exploit NAND flash memory technology as a compelling choice for portable memory storage and interoperability...With industry support, SDXC presents manufacturers with the opportunity to kindle consumer demand for more advanced handset features and functionality in consumer electronics behind the ubiquitous SD interface.

It is not the end yet. Panasonic is planing to launch a 64 GB massive capacity SDXC Memory Card, which will have more capacity than the currently available 50 GB dual layer Blu-ray Disc. We will get more information after the break.

SD CARD ASSOCIATION (SDA) ANNOUNCES NEXT GENERATION SD MEMORY CARD STANDARD, SDXC

Panasonic, a Founder of the SDA, Announces Support of SDXC

LAS VEGAS, N.V. (January 7, 2009) – The SD Card Association, of which Panasonic is a founder, has announced the next generation SD Memory Card, the SDXC (SD eXtended Capacity), a new standard for storing data more than 32 GB and up to 2 terabytes (TB). This standard will be the specification for SD Memory Cards with capacities more than 32 GB and their host devices. The new cards will provide capacities in the future ranging up to 2 TB at read/write speeds of 300 megabytes per second.

Panasonic supports the announcement and development of the SDXC standard and plans to launch a 64 GB massive capacity SDXC Memory Card, which will have more capacity than the currently available 50 GB dual layer Blu-ray Disc. This introduction will allow consumers to conveniently store more data, helping them to experience a true High Definition (HD) digital lifestyle.

Panasonic supports the usage and application of SDXC Memory Cards in order to bring to life a world where high-quality HD content can be easily handled and a large volume of professional-quality HD video and high-resolution pictures can be captured smoothly. The SDXC Memory Cards will allow for seamless transfer of large quantities of HD content from one device to another.

Pricing and availability for Panasonic’s SDXC Memory Cards will be announced at a future date.

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