memory card
(1) A module in a laptop computer that contains volatile RAM chips and is user replaceable with a modicum of mechanical skill. The term "memory card" mostly refers to the non-volatile flash memory in definition #2 below. For more on RAM modules, see memory module.(2) A removable module that contains non-volatile memory chips. The term typically refers to flash memory cards used for storage in digital cameras and other portable devices. The primary memory cards are SD Cards, Memory Sticks and CompactFlash, with the SD Card family being the most popular. See flash memory, memory card reader, SD Card, Memory Stick and CompactFlash.
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| Flash-based memory cards are 21st century "film." This digital SLR camera uses SD Cards, which are very popular. |
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| Ever since digital cameras came on the scene in the late 1990s, a variety of memory cards have been developed. |
memory card [′mem·rē ‚kärd]
(computer science)
A small card, typically with dimensions of about 2 × 3 inches (5 × 8 centimeters), that can store information, usually in integrated circuits or magnetic strips.
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