The SD card is about the size of a postage stamp and weighs approximately two grams. It is similar in size to the Multimedia Card (MMC) but smaller than CompactFlash and SmartMedia cards.
SD cards uses flash memory to provide non-volatile storage, which means they do not require power to retain the information stored on them.
SD cards provide encryption capabilities for protected content to ensure secure distribution of copyrighted material, such as digital music, video and ebooks.

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The SD card features a high data transfer rate and low battery consumption, both primary considerations for portable devices. It is ideally suited for portable digital devices such as car navigation systems, cell phones, audio players, digital still cameras, digital video camcorders and PDAs.

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