Choose from a huge range of memory cards for effective media and data storage with RS. Our memory card catalog covers a wide spectrum of needs, from budget SD cards and micro SD cards for those looking for cheap but secure storage to high-end backup memory cards for Siemens SIMATIC systems.
Use the filters at the left-hand side of the page to filter by manufacturer, capacity, card type, and more. With great value deals across a selection of memory card formats from the likes of Panasonic, Siemens, StarTech, and many others, we're the US's number one for comprehensive portable data solutions.
What is a memory card?
A memory card is a type of storage device that is used to store media and data files. It provides users with permanent and non-volatile storage for effective backup or additional capacity. They are great for those looking to protect or move their data away from online storage solutions, such as cloud storage on phones.
Particularly in a world where media and data storage is increasingly found in the hands of third parties - for example, a user keeping their photos exclusively on a social media site - a memory card offers a tangible alternative that can protect against the future loss of data.
Memory cards are also known as flash memory cards. The term 'flash' alludes simply to the ability to digitally remove or replace media as the user sees fit.
What are the different types of memory cards?
Memory cards were initially released onto the market as PC cards (PCMCIA). Today, memory cards are available in a number of different formats that are fit for use with various types of devices - many of which we stock at RS.
Some of the most popular flash memory card types include:
- Secure digital cards (SD cards)
- Micro SD memory cards
- Compact flash memory cards (CF cards)
- Multimedia cards (MMC)
Among our range, we stock memory card options from major manufacturers including Panasonic, Schneider, and Raspberry Pi. For users looking for high-performance memory cards for industrial automation and production, we offer Siemens memory cards for use with their SIMATIC system and other industrial compact flash memory cards.
We also offer a variety of memory card capacities, with popular storage size options such as 32GB and 128GB SD cards available from numerous manufacturers.
What devices use a memory card?
Countless modern consumer electronic devices utilize a memory card for their storage. Some of the primary uses for SD cards and micro SD cards include:
- Digital cameras and camcorders
- Mobile phones
- Games consoles
- Set-top boxes
- Home theatre devices
- Portable electronic devices
Why would you need a memory card?
In most instances, many devices like those mentioned above come with built-in storage, albeit only to a certain degree. Memory cards offer several uses in terms of additional capacity and protection:
- Storage capabilities: With highly accessible memory cards today offering hundreds of GB or even TB of storage, they offer more space than what may be available on your device.
- Reliability: Just like solid-state drives, memory cards don't have any moving parts and are not vulnerable to magnetic fields, making them a reliable storage solution.
- Tangible backup: Memory cards offer a hard storage solution for users concerned about the primary body of their key media and data being stored online and in cloud systems.
- Portability: Even with standard memory cards, the size and weight of the card are negligible, making them easy to carry around.
- Compatibility: Useful across a variety of key electronics, flash memory cards are an ideal halfway solution between modern storage and a hard backup.
Grab a memory card at a great price with RS
Catering to the entire of North America, our memory cards are just one tiny fraction of our product offering. As always, we aim to deliver quality electronic components to you at great prices to cover a variety of individual and commercial needs.
To find out more about our product catalog and getting the most from it, take a visit to our expert hub where you'll find great advice on various subjects. If you need any help from us in picking the right equipment for your needs or have a general query about any part of our service, we'd love to help. Contact us today to speak to one of our team.
