Linear Flash

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Image:Pcmcia smart 4mb linear flash.jpgLinear Flash is a PC card flash memory format. Linear Flash requires no battery support, unlike somewhat faster SRAM, and features read/write speeds much faster than similar, less expensive ATA-type cards, which include CompactFlash and Memory Stick. Like an SRAM, Linear Flash supports execute in place (XIP) applications in mobile PC and embedded equipment. Intel, which championed the adoption of the Linear Flash format, also made cards.