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CompactFlash refers to a particular form of FlashMemory. CompactFlash memory come in little (almost) square cards that are either 3.3mm (Type 1) or 5.5mm (Type 2) thick.
-CompactFlash cards were invented in 1994 by SanDisk who still make high quality cards. They are mostly found in devices like [DigitalCamera]s and [MP3Players
].
+CompactFlash cards were invented in 1994 by !
SanDisk who still make high quality cards. They are mostly found in devices like [DigitalCamera]s and [MP3Player
]s
.
CompactFlash cards differ from other flash forms as it utilizes an in-built controller chip whereas the older SmartMedia cards don't. Due to the thicker size than other formats it also has great capacities.
Other flash formats include SmartMedia, SecureDigital (sD), [xD], Sony's MemoryStick, MultiMediaCard (MMC)