Toshiba Corporation announced the launch of the first SDHC memory card with built-in NFC (Near Field Communication) functions. Sales of the 8GB, 16GB and 32GB cards will start from February 2015. The new cards will be featured at 2015 International CES, in Las Vegas, U.S.A., from January 6 to January 9. The new product utilizes the features of NFC technology to exchange data simply with a touch.

By holding an NFC-enabled AndroidTM smartphone, with the app “Memory Card Preview” installed, over the memory cards lets preview the available storage space, as well as 16 thumbnails (max.) of the photos stored in the card. Main Specifications are Series Name: NFC built-in SDHC Memory Card, Part Numbers: THNNF008GDA-B(8GB), THNNF016GDA-B(16GB), THNNF032GDA-B(32GB), Capacity: 8GB /16GB /32GB, Interface: SD Interface UHS-I, Speed Class: UHS Speed Class: UHS Speed Class 1, SD Speed Class: Class10, NFC Standard: NFC Forum Type 3 Tag compliant, Radio Frequency: 13.56MHz, Smartphones Requirements: NFC-enabled Android™ Smartphones (Android 4.0-4.4), Power Supply Voltage: 2.7-3.6V, Compliant Standard: SD Memory Card Standard, Exterior Dimensions: 32.0mm(L)×24.0mm(W)×2.1mm(T), Weight: Approx. 2g, Operating Environment: Use with SDXC /SDHC-compatible devices which support the card capacity shown on the card.

Compliant with the new UHS-I specification for ultra-high speed interfaces for SD Memory Card Standard. UHS-I mode is only available with UHS-I compatible devices. Temperature: -25 to 85 ° C. Humidity: 30 to 80% RH (no condensation).