Compact Flash Information

Question: Are there any moving parts in a compact flash card reader drive?

(Posted by: gemdok on 2009-03-22 19:18:17)

Are there any moving parts in a compact flash card reader?

Posted by: HegureRyu on 2009-03-22, 19:49:09

No. The reader is just a plug-in port for the particular size/ shape of the flash memory used. Compact Flash is just one type of flash memory. No moving parts, less power used to read/ write and the memory is non-volatile (e.g. memory does not disapear when power is gone.) Some flash memory have a slide to write protect the media, compact flash does not. That would be the only moving part, on the media card itself not in the reader.

Posted by: Johnny M on 2009-03-22, 19:21:23

No, other than your hand moving it into or out of the slot.

Posted by: E W on 2009-03-22, 19:26:07

Flash memory does not have nor does it need any moving parts. When you plug in a flash card, the pins connect and that is how the data is transferred. So, in short, no, no moving parts :)

Posted by: StarMan on 2009-03-22, 19:27:12

Only if something is broken and it's rattling around inside :-) That's why they are so good for storage. There are no moving parts. Almost indestructable form G forces. Static discharge is their greatest enemy.