Flash memory
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Flash memory is a hybrid of ROM (Read Only Memory) and RAM (Random Access Memory). By modern standards (2005) you can fit upto 2GB of storage in a card the size of a postage stamp.
In simple terms flash memory is:
- Rewritable
- Fast
- Compact
- Does not lose stored data when unpowered
An example of a device that use's Flash memory would be a USB memory stick, memory cards for the Sony PSP, Nokia phones, Digital camera etc.
Flash Memory Formats
Popular formats include:
