The CompactFlash Association (CFA) was established in October 1995 with the premise thatCompactFlash (CF) technology would enable the introduction of a new class of advanced, smalllightweight, low power mobile products that would significantly increase the productivity andenhance the lifestyles of millions of people.The concept behind CF technology was simple: to capture, retain and transport data, audio andimages on CompactFlash Storage Cards. CF Storage Cards provided the capability to easilytransfer all types of digital information and software between a large variety of digital systems.The CFA approved and published the CompactFlash standard. This vendor-independentspecification enabled users to develop CF products that function correctly and are compatiblewith future CF designs, eliminating compatibility issues.Now the CFA has developed the CF+ specification to expand the CF concept beyond flash datastorage and include I/O devices and magnetic disk data storage. The CF+ specification alsoincludes the original Type I (3.3mm thick) card and newer Type II (5mm thick) cards. WhileCompactFlash and many I/O devices can fit into the Type I card, the Type II cards enable highercapacity CompactFlash cards, magnetic disk cards and many additional I/O cards.
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