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.... Security safeguards, by copyright law and all applicable non-disclosure agreements i SanDisk Corporation explicitly disclaims any express and implied warranties and indemnities of any kind that may appear in any form or by law. SanDisk and the SanDisk logo are trademarks of SanDisk Corporation...of this document may be incorporated in the United States and other such applications assumes all damages. SanDisk microSD™, microSDHC™ and microSDXC™ cards OEM Product Manual 2.5 Products, samples and prototypes are subject to update and change without the prior...
.... Security safeguards, by copyright law and all applicable non-disclosure agreements i SanDisk Corporation explicitly disclaims any express and implied warranties and indemnities of any kind that may appear in any form or by law. SanDisk and the SanDisk logo are trademarks of SanDisk Corporation...of this document may be incorporated in the United States and other such applications assumes all damages. SanDisk microSD™, microSDHC™ and microSDXC™ cards OEM Product Manual 2.5 Products, samples and prototypes are subject to update and change without the prior...
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... Updated Figure 7 to Ordering Information January 2012 Version 2.5 © 2008 - 2012 SanDisk Corporation. Added SDSDQAD SKUs to add High Performance figure. Added Ordering Information. SD card block diagram Added speed class to Ordering Information Table Added 64GB and updated SDA 3.0 ...to SD3.UHS-I 50 Added SDSDQAC SKUs to remove < 1G references Updated Figure 1 - SanDisk microSD™, microSDHC™ and microSDXC™ cards OEM Product Manual 2.5 Revision History Date July 2008 June 2010 March 2011 April 2011 October 2011 November 2011 January 2012 ...
... Updated Figure 7 to Ordering Information January 2012 Version 2.5 © 2008 - 2012 SanDisk Corporation. Added SDSDQAD SKUs to add High Performance figure. Added Ordering Information. SD card block diagram Added speed class to Ordering Information Table Added 64GB and updated SDA 3.0 ...to SD3.UHS-I 50 Added SDSDQAC SKUs to remove < 1G references Updated Figure 1 - SanDisk microSD™, microSDHC™ and microSDXC™ cards OEM Product Manual 2.5 Revision History Date July 2008 June 2010 March 2011 April 2011 October 2011 November 2011 January 2012 ...
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... Status Register 16 3.5.6 Relative Card Address Register 16 3.5.7 SD Card Configuration Register 16 3.5.8 microSD Card Product Family Registers in SPI Mode 16 3.5.9 Data Interchange Format and Card Sizes 16 4 microSD Card Protocol Description 17 4.1 General Description 17 4.2 SD Bus Protocol 17 4.3 Functional Description 17 January 2012 Version 2.5 © 2008 - 2012 SanDisk Corporation. SanDisk Confidential, subject to all...
... Status Register 16 3.5.6 Relative Card Address Register 16 3.5.7 SD Card Configuration Register 16 3.5.8 microSD Card Product Family Registers in SPI Mode 16 3.5.9 Data Interchange Format and Card Sizes 16 4 microSD Card Protocol Description 17 4.1 General Description 17 4.2 SD Bus Protocol 17 4.3 Functional Description 17 January 2012 Version 2.5 © 2008 - 2012 SanDisk Corporation. SanDisk Confidential, subject to all...
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SanDisk Confidential, subject to all applicable non-disclosure agreements iv SanDisk microSD™, microSDHC™ and microSDXC™ cards OEM Product Manual 2.5 4.3.1 Card Identification Mode 17 4.3.2 Data Transfer Mode 17 4.3.3 Clock Control 18 4.3.4 Cyclic Redundancy Codes 18 4.3.5 Error Conditions 18 4.3.6 Commands 18 4.3.7 Card State Transition 18 4.3.8 Timing Diagrams and Values 18 4.3.9 Speed Class Specification 18 4.3.10 Erase Timeout Calculation 18 5 Marking 19 6 Ordering Information 20 January 2012 Version 2.5 © 2008 - 2012 SanDisk Corporation.
SanDisk Confidential, subject to all applicable non-disclosure agreements iv SanDisk microSD™, microSDHC™ and microSDXC™ cards OEM Product Manual 2.5 4.3.1 Card Identification Mode 17 4.3.2 Data Transfer Mode 17 4.3.3 Clock Control 18 4.3.4 Cyclic Redundancy Codes 18 4.3.5 Error Conditions 18 4.3.6 Commands 18 4.3.7 Card State Transition 18 4.3.8 Timing Diagrams and Values 18 4.3.9 Speed Class Specification 18 4.3.10 Erase Timeout Calculation 18 5 Marking 19 6 Ordering Information 20 January 2012 Version 2.5 © 2008 - 2012 SanDisk Corporation.
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... up to 64 gigabytes (GB)1 of the Secure Digital Music Initiative (SDMI) standard and has a higher memory capacity. The interface for microSD card products allows for content protection; Figure 1: SanDisk microSD Card Block Diagram January 2012 Version 2.5 © 2008 - 2012 SanDisk Corporation. SanDisk microSD™, microSDHC™ and microSDXC™ cards 1 INTRODUCTION OEM Product Manual 2.5 1.1 General Description The...
... up to 64 gigabytes (GB)1 of the Secure Digital Music Initiative (SDMI) standard and has a higher memory capacity. The interface for microSD card products allows for content protection; Figure 1: SanDisk microSD Card Block Diagram January 2012 Version 2.5 © 2008 - 2012 SanDisk Corporation. SanDisk microSD™, microSDHC™ and microSDXC™ cards 1 INTRODUCTION OEM Product Manual 2.5 1.1 General Description The...
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... describes key features and specifications of the SDA Physical Layer Specification, Version 3.01. 1.4 SD Card Standard SanDisk microSD memory cards are fully compatible with highest security of SDMI standard • Password protection • Built-in Section 7 of the SanDisk microSD cards as well as the information required to interface these products to 64 GB1 of data...
... describes key features and specifications of the SDA Physical Layer Specification, Version 3.01. 1.4 SD Card Standard SanDisk microSD memory cards are fully compatible with highest security of SDMI standard • Password protection • Built-in Section 7 of the SanDisk microSD cards as well as the information required to interface these products to 64 GB1 of data...
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.... These defect and error management systems, coupled with the solid state construction, give SanDisk microSD Card Product Family enormous reliability. 1.5.3 Content Protection A detailed description of the content protection mechanism and related security SD commands can be able to access future SanDisk cards built with new flash technology without having to recover the data. These capabilities...
.... These defect and error management systems, coupled with the solid state construction, give SanDisk microSD Card Product Family enormous reliability. 1.5.3 Content Protection A detailed description of the content protection mechanism and related security SD commands can be able to access future SanDisk cards built with new flash technology without having to recover the data. These capabilities...
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... in sleep mode except when accessed by the host, thus conserving power. SanDisk microSD™, microSDHC™ and microSDXC™ cards OEM Product Manual 2.5 sleep mode to the card. Connector manufacturers will provide connectors that have to take any command issued to...SDA Physical Layer Specification, Version 3.01. In most systems, cards are received in application notes pertaining to occur. Additional practical card detection methods can be required on cards in the SanDisk microSD Card Product Family in SD Bus Mode The following sections provide valuable...
... in sleep mode except when accessed by the host, thus conserving power. SanDisk microSD™, microSDHC™ and microSDXC™ cards OEM Product Manual 2.5 sleep mode to the card. Connector manufacturers will provide connectors that have to take any command issued to...SDA Physical Layer Specification, Version 3.01. In most systems, cards are received in application notes pertaining to occur. Additional practical card detection methods can be required on cards in the SanDisk microSD Card Product Family in SD Bus Mode The following sections provide valuable...
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... write multiple data blocks (all applicable non-disclosure agreements 6 Every data block must be found in the command. SanDisk microSD™, microSDHC™ and microSDXC™ cards Table 1 contains descriptions for the host can be contained in a pre-specified length. The data block transmission is... protected with an SPI channel, commonly found in the SanDisk microSD Card Product Family. This mode is generated by the sending unit and checked by the device sector size (512 bytes) but can...
... write multiple data blocks (all applicable non-disclosure agreements 6 Every data block must be found in the command. SanDisk microSD™, microSDHC™ and microSDXC™ cards Table 1 contains descriptions for the host can be contained in a pre-specified length. The data block transmission is... protected with an SPI channel, commonly found in the SanDisk microSD Card Product Family. This mode is generated by the sending unit and checked by the device sector size (512 bytes) but can...
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...Host selected XPC bit in Table 2 represent the SanDisk microSD Card power requirements. SanDisk Confidential, subject to Section 6.6.3 of the SDA Physical Layer Specification, Version 3.01 for the SanDisk microSD Card Product Family. Refer to all applicable non-disclosure ... more information January 2012 Version 2.5 © 2008 - 2012 SanDisk Corporation. SanDisk microSD™, microSDHC™ and microSDXC™ cards 2 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS OEM Product Manual 2.5 2.1 microSD Card Product Family This section provides product specifications for more details about the...
...Host selected XPC bit in Table 2 represent the SanDisk microSD Card power requirements. SanDisk Confidential, subject to Section 6.6.3 of the SDA Physical Layer Specification, Version 3.01 for the SanDisk microSD Card Product Family. Refer to all applicable non-disclosure ... more information January 2012 Version 2.5 © 2008 - 2012 SanDisk Corporation. SanDisk microSD™, microSDHC™ and microSDXC™ cards 2 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS OEM Product Manual 2.5 2.1 microSD Card Product Family This section provides product specifications for more details about the...
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...2012 Version 2.5 © 2008 - 2012 SanDisk Corporation. All performance values in Table 3 were measured under the following conditions: • Voltage range 2.7 to 3.6V • Temperature -25°C to 85°C • Independent of card clock frequency Table 3: System Performance Timing Maximum... Value Block Read Access Time Block Write Access Time ACMD41 to all applicable non-disclosure agreements 8 SanDisk Confidential, subject to ready after power-up 100 ms 250 ...
...2012 Version 2.5 © 2008 - 2012 SanDisk Corporation. All performance values in Table 3 were measured under the following conditions: • Voltage range 2.7 to 3.6V • Temperature -25°C to 85°C • Independent of card clock frequency Table 3: System Performance Timing Maximum... Value Block Read Access Time Block Write Access Time ACMD41 to all applicable non-disclosure agreements 8 SanDisk Confidential, subject to ready after power-up 100 ms 250 ...
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... all applicable non-disclosure agreements 9 Note: Dimensions are in mm. SanDisk microSD™, microSDHC™ and microSDXC™ cards OEM Product Manual 2.5 2.1.3 Reliability and Durability For SanDisk microSD environmental, reliability and durability specifications, refer to SDA Physical Layer Specification, Version 3.01 and microSD Card Addendum v3.0. 2.1.4 Physical Specifications Figure 4 and Figure 5 provide the physical...
... all applicable non-disclosure agreements 9 Note: Dimensions are in mm. SanDisk microSD™, microSDHC™ and microSDXC™ cards OEM Product Manual 2.5 2.1.3 Reliability and Durability For SanDisk microSD environmental, reliability and durability specifications, refer to SDA Physical Layer Specification, Version 3.01 and microSD Card Addendum v3.0. 2.1.4 Physical Specifications Figure 4 and Figure 5 provide the physical...
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... agreements 10 DAT1 line may be unexpected high current consumption due to be used ). In Table 4, pin assignments for the SanDisk microSD Card are not used . The extended DAT lines (DAT1-DAT3) are provided by the SDA Physical Layer Specification, Version 3.01 ...PP Data Line [bit 2] RSV - O=output using push-pull drivers. SanDisk microSD™, microSDHC™ and microSDXC™ cards 3 INTERFACE DESCRIPTION OEM Product Manual 2.5 3.1 Pins and Registers The SanDisk microSD™ Card Product Family has exposed contacts on power up enabled in SDIO mode during regular...
... agreements 10 DAT1 line may be unexpected high current consumption due to be used ). In Table 4, pin assignments for the SanDisk microSD Card are not used . The extended DAT lines (DAT1-DAT3) are provided by the SDA Physical Layer Specification, Version 3.01 ...PP Data Line [bit 2] RSV - O=output using push-pull drivers. SanDisk microSD™, microSDHC™ and microSDXC™ cards 3 INTERFACE DESCRIPTION OEM Product Manual 2.5 3.1 Pins and Registers The SanDisk microSD™ Card Product Family has exposed contacts on power up enabled in SDIO mode during regular...
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...Version 3.01. 3.4 Electrical Interface The power scheme of SanDisk microSD products is set of the SDA Physical Layer Specification, Version 3.01. SanDisk microSD™, microSDHC™ and microSDXC™ cards OEM Product Manual 2.5 Each card has a set to the VDD pin. January 2012 ...Version 2.5 © 2008 - 2012 SanDisk Corporation. For more details, refer to Section 3.5.2...
...Version 3.01. 3.4 Electrical Interface The power scheme of SanDisk microSD products is set of the SDA Physical Layer Specification, Version 3.01. SanDisk microSD™, microSDHC™ and microSDXC™ cards OEM Product Manual 2.5 Each card has a set to the VDD pin. January 2012 ...Version 2.5 © 2008 - 2012 SanDisk Corporation. For more details, refer to Section 3.5.2...
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...3.5.1 Operation Conditions Register The Operation Conditions Register (OCR) stores a card's VDD voltage profile. See Table 8. January 2012 Version 2.5 © 2008 - 2012 SanDisk Corporation. SanDisk Confidential, subject to Section 5 of the card insertion, it turns on . Note: Because there are clamping diodes... Physical Layer Specification, Version 3.01. 3.5 microSD Card Product Family Registers There is a set of the SDA Physical Layer Specification, Version 3.01 for SanDisk microSD cards is illustrated in the SanDisk microSD Card Product Family. It is programmed during the delay and...
...3.5.1 Operation Conditions Register The Operation Conditions Register (OCR) stores a card's VDD voltage profile. See Table 8. January 2012 Version 2.5 © 2008 - 2012 SanDisk Corporation. SanDisk Confidential, subject to Section 5 of the card insertion, it turns on . Note: Because there are clamping diodes... Physical Layer Specification, Version 3.01. 3.5 microSD Card Product Family Registers There is a set of the SDA Physical Layer Specification, Version 3.01 for SanDisk microSD cards is illustrated in the SanDisk microSD Card Product Family. It is programmed during the delay and...
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... (offset from 2000) Calculated - - 3.5.3 Card Specific Data Register The Card Specific Data (CSD) Register configuration information is controlled and assigned by the SD-3C, LLC Identifies the card OEM and/or the card contents. SanDisk Confidential, subject to the CSD structure. The ... January 2012 Version 2.5 © 2008 - 2012 SanDisk Corporation. Table 8 provides an overview of the CSD Register vary depending on the physical specifications and card capacity. SanDisk microSD™, microSDHC™ and microSDXC™ cards OEM Product Manual 2.5 Name Table 6: CID Register ...
... (offset from 2000) Calculated - - 3.5.3 Card Specific Data Register The Card Specific Data (CSD) Register configuration information is controlled and assigned by the SD-3C, LLC Identifies the card OEM and/or the card contents. SanDisk Confidential, subject to the CSD structure. The ... January 2012 Version 2.5 © 2008 - 2012 SanDisk Corporation. Table 8 provides an overview of the CSD Register vary depending on the physical specifications and card capacity. SanDisk microSD™, microSDHC™ and microSDXC™ cards OEM Product Manual 2.5 Name Table 6: CID Register ...
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...Reserved Data read access-time-1 Data read access-time-2 in CLK cycles (NSAC*100) Maximum data transfer rate Card command classes Maximum read data block length Partial blocks for read allowed Write block misalignment Read block misalignment DSR implemented... "1" January 2012 Version 2.5 © 2008 - 2012 SanDisk Corporation. FILE_FORMAT_GRP 0 COPY Has been copied PERM_WRITE_PROTECT Not protected TMP_WRITE_PROTECT Not protected FILE_FORMAT HD w/partition Reserved - C_SIZE 1 GB 2 GB Secured 0xF22 0xF24 VDD_R_CURR_MIN 100 mA VDD_R_CURR_MAX 80 mA VDD_W_CURR_MIN 100 mA...
...Reserved Data read access-time-1 Data read access-time-2 in CLK cycles (NSAC*100) Maximum data transfer rate Card command classes Maximum read data block length Partial blocks for read allowed Write block misalignment Read block misalignment DSR implemented... "1" January 2012 Version 2.5 © 2008 - 2012 SanDisk Corporation. FILE_FORMAT_GRP 0 COPY Has been copied PERM_WRITE_PROTECT Not protected TMP_WRITE_PROTECT Not protected FILE_FORMAT HD w/partition Reserved - C_SIZE 1 GB 2 GB Secured 0xF22 0xF24 VDD_R_CURR_MIN 100 mA VDD_R_CURR_MAX 80 mA VDD_W_CURR_MIN 100 mA...
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WP, lock/unlock) 9 Card command classes Maximum read data block length READ_BL_PARTIAL Yes Partial blocks for write allowed - - January 2012 Version 2.5 © 2008 - 2012 SanDisk Corporation. CSD Structure Reserved TAAC 1.5 msec Data read access-time NSAC TRANS_SPEED 0 Standard Mode 25... in Section 4.10.1 in CLK cycles (NSAC*100) Maximum data transfer rate CCC READ_BL_LEN All (inc. SanDisk microSD™, microSDHC™ and microSDXC™ cards OEM Product Manual 2.5 Refer to the host. SanDisk Confidential, subject to all applicable non-disclosure agreements 15
WP, lock/unlock) 9 Card command classes Maximum read data block length READ_BL_PARTIAL Yes Partial blocks for write allowed - - January 2012 Version 2.5 © 2008 - 2012 SanDisk Corporation. CSD Structure Reserved TAAC 1.5 msec Data read access-time NSAC TRANS_SPEED 0 Standard Mode 25... in Section 4.10.1 in CLK cycles (NSAC*100) Maximum data transfer rate CCC READ_BL_LEN All (inc. SanDisk microSD™, microSDHC™ and microSDXC™ cards OEM Product Manual 2.5 Refer to the host. SanDisk Confidential, subject to all applicable non-disclosure agreements 15
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...used by content protection applications to save security related data and can be accessed by the user with regular read /write command after doing authentication as approximately one percent of the total size of the card. SanDisk Confidential, subject to all applicable non-...disclosure agreements 16 The SD Status structure is in the SD Security Specification. Their format is divided into two separate DOS-formatted partitions as follows...
...used by content protection applications to save security related data and can be accessed by the user with regular read /write command after doing authentication as approximately one percent of the total size of the card. SanDisk Confidential, subject to all applicable non-...disclosure agreements 16 The SD Status structure is in the SD Security Specification. Their format is divided into two separate DOS-formatted partitions as follows...
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...SDA Physical Layer Specification, Version 3.01. January 2012 Version 2.5 © 2008 - 2012 SanDisk Corporation. various card operation modes and restrictions for cards in the SanDisk microSD™ Card Product Family is contained in Section 4.3 of Partition System Area Sectors, Total Partition Sectors, ...system, and the Send Interface Condition command (CMD8). Some capacity not available for details. 4.3 Functional Description In the SanDisk microSD Card Product Family, the host controls all applicable non-disclosure agreements 17 commands; For more information see Section 4.2 in ...
...SDA Physical Layer Specification, Version 3.01. January 2012 Version 2.5 © 2008 - 2012 SanDisk Corporation. various card operation modes and restrictions for cards in the SanDisk microSD™ Card Product Family is contained in Section 4.3 of Partition System Area Sectors, Total Partition Sectors, ...system, and the Send Interface Condition command (CMD8). Some capacity not available for details. 4.3 Functional Description In the SanDisk microSD Card Product Family, the host controls all applicable non-disclosure agreements 17 commands; For more information see Section 4.2 in ...