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Full-size removable storage for compatible cameras and equipment. Compare range priorities, host requirements and the differences between headline speed and recording capability.
A full-size SD card is a removable flash-storage device. The standard SD form factor is 32 × 24 × 2.1 mm. It provides a convenient way to capture and move data on compatible equipment.
SD, SDHC, SDXC and SDUC identify capacity-standard families rather than quality tiers. Check host support and the required speed-class marking before selecting a card; capacity alone does not establish suitability.
| Characteristic | Full-size SD | microSD / TF |
|---|---|---|
| Physical dimensions | 32 × 24 × 2.1 mm | 15 × 11 × 1.0 mm |
| Typical physical fit | Full-size SD slot | microSD slot; a compatible adapter may provide full-size mechanical fit |
| Main checks | Host capacity standard, bus support and recording requirements | The same checks apply; compact size is not a speed or endurance rating |
| Explore format | SD guide → | microSD / TF guide → |
Capture images with a compatible camera and card configuration.
Match sustained-write requirements to the recording mode.
Store local records on hosts designed for full-size SD.
Move acquisition data using an appropriate reader and host.
Match the slot, capacity standard and bus support specified by the host. An adapter can change the mechanical fit without upgrading the card’s electrical interface or speed class.
For recording, match the host’s required speed-class marking. Peak read speed is not a guarantee of continuous write performance.
Continuous overwrite recording has different demands from occasional file storage. Request the endurance information applicable to the exact configuration and recording pattern.
Consider error handling, recovery after interruption and firmware behavior together with the NAND configuration. Keep a backup of important data.
Define temperature, power cycling, vibration and storage intervals. Environmental ratings and retention statements must be checked for the selected part number.
For equipment programs, discuss configuration control, change notifications and availability instead of choosing only by headline capacity.
Choose a range by the application’s priorities, then qualify the exact configuration. A range label is a starting point for selection, not a substitute for a product specification.
| Range | Selection priority | Typical application context | Product / next step |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essential | Everyday compatibility and practical capacity choices. | Consumer devices and ordinary capture/file storage. | Essential SD Card — Consumer |
| Performance | Sustained capture capability and host bandwidth. | Higher-throughput photo, video and data capture. | Request a configuration → |
| High Endurance | Write/overwrite workload and retention requirements. | Continuous recording and monitoring. | Request a configuration → |
| Industrial | Environmental fit, validation and lifecycle planning. | Equipment, gateways and field systems. | Request a configuration → |
| Industrial Plus | More demanding validation and data-handling requirements. | Long-life and application-critical equipment. | Request a configuration → |
| Automotive | Vehicle-program qualification and configuration requirements. | In-vehicle recording, infotainment and connected mobility. | Request a configuration → |
Essential full-size SD in the Consumer catalogue. Select the published capacity configuration on the product page.
Use these application guides to define the environment and workload. Match the chosen product and qualification requirements to the complete system.
Explore use cases, design considerations and integration requirements.
Both matter, but answer different questions. Capacity determines storage space; a suitable speed-class marking helps address the host’s sustained-write requirement.
No. Confirm that the host supports the card’s capacity standard and the intended file system.
Background on standards and selection terminology: SD capacity standards and dimensions · Speed-class markings · microSD / TransFlash history. Product-specific claims must be checked on the selected reference.
Share the host platform, use case, workload and lifecycle requirements for your project.
