In Brief: Smaller SD memory card on the horizon (InfoWorld)

InfoWorld - The TransFlash memory card format developed by SanDisk is close to being adopted as a member of the SD (Secure Digital) family of cards. TransFlash was proposed to the SD Card Association several weeks ago by SanDisk for consideration as an industry standard called MicroSD. SanDisk is one of the original developers of the SD format along with Toshiba and Panasonic. The association said it plans to finalize the MicroSD format this spring. The TransFlash card is smaller than either of the two current SD card formats, SD and MiniSD. It measures 15mm by 11mm by 1mm and is similar in appearance to a cell phone SIM (subscriber identification module) card. As proposed, the TransFlash and MicroSD formats will be compatible with each other and the MicroSD will also be able to be used in SD slots via an adapter. The card format is seen as particularly advantageous in devices such as cell phones where space is at a premium and there is constant pressure to miniaturize devices or fit more technology into the same space.

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