If it is not yet obvious, critics say that by 2010, most phones will feature a slot for removable memory cards. These days, we see a wide array of phones catering to that and surely, this prediction is well on its way to being realized.

And to make sure that there will be a supplier for SD cards by that time, STMicroelectronics has gone ahead and ensured that no modifications will be needed with its EMIF06-mSD02N16 SD Card interface IC.

Removable memory is an exciting feature for coming generations of handsets, enabling downloading, transferring and sharing of media as well as purchasing of content such as e-books. SD formats already dominate mobile phones and other consumer electronic platforms, and iSupply predicts MiniSD and MicroSD will make up 90% of all card slots in 2010.

In addition, the SD Card Association has recently extended its roadmap by announcing Embedded SD, which will enable removable and embedded memory to share a common interface leading to simpler system design.

The EMIF06-mSD02N16 enables mobile phone suppliers and users to benefit from the SD format’s powerful positioning, and is available immediately priced at $0.32 each in quantities of 10,000 units.

(Source) Press

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