Lexar Supports XQD Memory Card Spec

Lexar Media, Inc., a subsidiary of Micron Technology, announced its support of the XQD memory card specification for compatibility with Nikon D4 and future XQD-based camera models.

Expected to be available in the third quarter of 2012, Lexar XQD memory cards will offer performance in a range of capacities to capture and store high-quality images, 1080p full high-definition (HD) video, and 3D video content.

"By collaborating with Lexar, we’re reinforcing the fact that the XQD specification represents one of the futures of high-performance memory cards," said Nobuaki Sasagaki, GM of marketing department, Imaging company, Nikon Corporation. "Our cooperation efforts demonstrate the vision shared by Nikon and Lexar to continue advancing the photography and imaging market with innovative technology and extremely high performance."

"We are committed to offering innovative and industry-leading photography solutions, which is why we’re working with Nikon to offer and co-market XQD memory cards. We view the XQD standard as one of the most logical ways to increase interface speed beyond that of existing Compactflash technology with the capability of offering performance up to 5Gb/s, in time," said Wes Brewer, VP products and technology, Lexar. "This collaboration provides assured compatibility with Lexar XQD memory cards and Nikon D4 and makes this technology available to the entire photo industry."

XQD memory cards are based on the PCIe specification, which offers 2.5Gb/s performance today with plans for 5Gb/s performance in the future.