A small flash memory module. The memory chips are enclosed in a plastic
case and retain data after they are removed from the system. The most
common uses for these are in pagers, handheld computers, cell phones,
digital cameras, and audio players.
| Compact Flash Performance |
| | Type I | Type II |
| Dimensions | 36.4 x 42.8 x 3.3 mm | 36.4 x 42.8 x 5.0 mm |
| Contacts | 50-pins | 50-pins |
| Capacity | 8-160 MBytes | 160-512 Mbytes |
| Transfer Rate | 8MBps (burst) | 8MBps (burst) |
| Data Read | 1.3-1.5 MBps | 1.3-1.5 MBps |
Data Write using 6-way interleave | 3 MBps | 3 MBps |
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