CompactFlash Association Announces the Recently Adopted XQD(TM) Specification as a New Memory Card Format, . This XQD specification is based on the PCI Express® specification, which provides a solid base for future performance scaling.
The CFA has adopted a new card specification with exciting performance and storage capabilities.
The key features of the XQD format include:
Optimized form-factor
- Dimensions : 38.5 x 29.8 x 3.8mm
- Durable & Robust
Scalable High Performance Interface
- PCI Express: 2.5Gbps today and 5Gbps Future
Actual Write Speeds
- Target 125MB/sec and Higher
To distinguish the new memory card format, an XQD compatibility mark has been created as shown below.
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