Toshiba Bringing Out Secure microSDHC Memory Cards for HD Content Viewing

Toshiba Corporation and Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc., (TAEC) announced microSDHC Memory Cards based on SeeQVault technology.

The new cards provide a flexible platform for storing and distributing high definition content.

SeeQVault, is a content protection technology developed by Toshiba Corporation, Panasonic Corporation, Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. and Sony Corporation, that is licensed through NSM Initiatives LLC. The technology applies bidirectional authentication with a unique identifier and public key infrastructure to give consumers a secure environment for storing and distributing high definition content. The technology can be integrated into flash memory cards and the devices that run them. NSM Initiatives LLC began licensing it to device manufacturers and content service providers on February 22.

SeeQVault technology gives consumers access to the latest digital content across platforms. The SeeQVault card can be used for playback of content from a smart phone, tablet or TV with a high level of security.

The initial product line-up includes 16GB and 32GB capacities compatible with the Ultra High Speed Bus I and the U1 UHS speed class. Toshiba will begin sampling in March and will move to commercialization by the end of 2013.

Product Outline

• Capacity: 32GB
• Max bus speed: Read 40MB/sec; Write 20MB/sec
• Sample release: End of March, 2013

• Capacity: 32GB
• Max bus speed: Read 40MB/sec; Write 20MB/sec
• Sample release: End of March, 2013

Key Features

• Maximum write speed 20MB/sec and read speed 40MB/sec.
• Compliant with SD Memory Card version 3.0 and Ultra High Speed Bus I.
• Also compatible SDHC devices complaint with SD Memory Card version 2.0.
• Supports CPRM technology in standard SD Memory Cards.