New standard for Memory Cards
Some of the industry heavy weights in flash based memory have come together to standardize removable memory cards and the technology embedded in them. Micron Technology, Nokia, Samsung, Sony Ericsson, Spansion, STM and TI have passed the chore on to JEDEC Solid State Technology Association with the new spec to be called Universal Flash Storage or UFS. The goal is for higher speed for larger files, less access times, and a reduction of power.
The company claims that while 90 minutes (4GB) takes 3 minutes today to access, UFS will take only a few seconds. Handhelds, digital cameras, and other consumer electronics will be able to handle the new technology which should be finalized in 2009.
