The CompactFlash Association Announces XQDTM Ver.2.0 Specification
- XQD Ver.2.0 Introduces Dual Interface PCIe Gen2 x 2 and USB 3.0 Format
XQD Ver.2.0 leverages the PCIe Gen2 x 2 and USB3.0 interface for higher performance based on a computing industry storage interface.
Professional video features are growing more powerful, with 4K video already gaining adoption in high-end production environments. High Definition TV production environments require digital intermediate compression formats where 2K @ 120 frames per second requires reliable performance. 4K production environments require 4X the data rates of 2K. These next-generation video applications produce videos with incredibly high resolution.
The new XQD Ver.2.0 specification is available to members in February, 2014
Key features of XQD Ver.2.0 include: (To view the Key Features, please refer to the jpg file.)
Mr. Tsutomu Ando of Canon and the CFA co-chairman of the board said; “As the co-chairman of the CompactFlash Association I am pleased to introduce XQD Ver.2.0 continuing our tradition of performance leadership. The higher performance provided by XQD Ver.2.0 will further increase the capabilities and value for photographers, videographers, and cinematographers. I am very pleased and proud to see the CFA creating standards that address new professional market segments for CFA.”
“The XQD Ver.2.0 format will enable hardware and imaging applications to leverage the performance benefits of the well-established PCI Express infrastructure allowing for many years of higher performance and backward compatible products. The Video Performance Guarantee Features of XQD Ver.2.0 will also widen its appeal meeting the needs of higher end video applications,” said Mr. Koichiro Kawamura of Nikon, co-chairman of the board, CFA.
CFA has recently added several new members interested in CFA’s next generation and higher performance standards. CFA invites host and media companies interested in supporting the new CFA specifications to also join CFA as members. Membership in the CompactFlash Association enables participation in CFA work groups and access to draft specifications before they are approved and available for purchase by non-members. More information can be found at http://www.compactflash.org.
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Website: http://www.compactflash.org
Contact
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