CF Duplicator – Press Release – New from Nexcopy Inc.
CF Duplicator – Press Release – New from Nexcopy Inc.
LAKE FOREST, Calif.—Nexcopy Inc., a long-standing leader in flash memory duplication, announced a complete redesign of its CF Duplicator product family. The new systems are available in 15, 30, and 45 socket configurations and are built to tackle the heavy demands of bulk CompactFlash (CF) duplication.
With Nexcopy’s bundled Drive Manager software, users gain access to six different copy modes for maximum flexibility:
- File Copy
- Device Copy (Short)
- Device Copy (Full)
- IMG Copy
- Copy Add
- Unique Data Streaming
New Features and Improvements
- All-new CF Duplicator design
- Deep CF sockets with rail guides to reduce bent pins
- Available in 15, 30, and 45 target systems
- Auto-detects 110V or 220V input power
- Bulk read and file extract functions
The new CF Duplicators are built with production environments in mind. Top-loading sockets and extended rail guides streamline the insertion process, virtually eliminating the bent-pin failures that plague high-volume duplication runs.
“Coupling the power of Nexcopy’s Drive Manager software with the new CF duplicator hardware, our systems can handle any requirement from contract manufacturers or fulfillment houses,” said Greg Morris, President of Nexcopy. “With IMG support, unique data streaming, and advanced reporting, we’ve designed these systems to make large-scale duplication both reliable and efficient.”
Each unit supports IMG-based duplication, bit-for-bit verification, and full physical-device cloning. These capabilities make them particularly valuable for bootable CF cards, a common requirement in embedded and industrial systems. The updated CF Duplicators are available now with a starting price of $1,299 (USD).
Where CF Cards Still Matter
While SD and SSD formats dominate consumer markets, CompactFlash remains an active player in professional and industrial spaces:
- Video and broadcast: Professional cameras and camcorders still rely on CF’s high throughput and durability.
- Industrial controls: Embedded systems use CF cards for rugged, reliable storage in harsh environments.
- Medical and scientific: Imaging systems, patient monitors, and diagnostics tools continue to trust CF for stable performance.
- Gaming and kiosks: Arcade systems and specialized consoles have deployed CF media for years.
- Data forensics: CF’s structure and resilience keep it useful in recovery and investigative workflows.
For these sectors, bulk duplication remains a daily task—and Nexcopy’s updated CF duplicator line is positioned as the go-to solution.
Source: GetUSB.info
Toshiba Corp. said Tuesday it has slashed production of NAND flash memory for use in USB drives and memory cards by about 30 percent at its plant in Yokkaichi, Mie Prefecture. It’s the first output cut for the device in about three years.
The electronics maker aims to work off inventory and see a recovery in the market amid falling prices for the memory devices due to oversupply.
Toshiba last reduced production of NAND flash memories after the 2009 financial crisis touched off a global economic downturn.
Toshiba announced this morning of mass production in 128Gbit NAND flash memory with three-bits-per-cell storage in 19nm process.
What this means is more storage space in a smaller area. The 128Gbit memory is only 170mm square.
The reduced size implies cost of manufacturing will go down, efficiency will go up. The down side is the TLC or three bit per cell, is less stable then two bits per cell like MLC or multi layer cell technology.
This isn’t a big concern for most users as the TLC flash will go into less important devices like 
Micron is a world leader in flash memory technology, and a top brand we favor here. Micron makes memory for various devices like computers, cell phones, cameras, cars and industrial application products.
Take things into your own hands with the latest release from the fellows over at Nook 2 Android. It’s a lesser known fact among its general user base that the devices run Android at their core. Even less apparent to the B&N crowd is that you can make those tablets boot and run a stock Android experience.
Previously limited to the Android 2.3 Gingerbread experience, Nook 2 Android (N2A) microSD cards now allow the aforementioned devices to boot directly to the same Android 4.1 Jelly Bean experience that comes with phones and tablets. Specifically, this is a Cyanogenmod port of Android, or the preferred stock UI and features that many modders prefer to employ. In a nutshell, these cards turn the e-readers/tablets into Android tablets, complete with widgets and access to Google Play.
If you own one of these two devices and wish to get in on the standard Android love, there are a number of options at your disposal. On one hand you can buy a microSD card already loaded with the bootable OS, with capacities ranging from 8GB ($29.99) up to 64GB ($69.99). On the other hand, you can opt for the $19.99 method which lets you download and install the image on your existing microSD cards. Note that not all cards and capacities may be supported. Whichever route you go, the process of booting to Android 4.1 is not far off!
Etron indicated its EV268-series dual-core USB 3.0 flash drive controllers have been adopted by memory module vendors for their new products, which hit market shelves in March. The chip provides data transfer rates of more than 230MB/s and includes ECC checking, and supports SLC/MLC/TLC NAND flash memories built using 3Xnm and 2Xnm technologies.
The size of the global flash drive market is 80-100 million units a year, and the penetration rate for those with USB 3.0 will reach about 20% in the fourth quarter of 2012, Etron pointed out.
If the price gap between USB 2.0 drives and USB 3.0 ones is narrowed to less than US$2, consumers will be pretty much encouraged to purchase products with the faster, new interface, Etron said.
Etron specializes in specialty DRAM memory, and has been expanding its product mix. The firm previously introduced its USB 3.0 host controllers.
Sounds like SanDisk will be cutting it’s pricing for NAND memory very soon. SanDisk leads global market share for flash memory at a tune of about 40%. Kingston is another major player, and a couple weeks ago announced a major price reduction in it’s retail supply chain.
Seems the SanDisk news is their answer to the situation.
SanDisk mainly partners with chipmaker Toshiba while Kingston secures its supplies from more diversified sources.
One reasion might be that major NAND flash vendors are gearing up for mass production built using their newer node processes in mid 2012. Samsung Electronics and Toshiba are set to advance to 21nm and 19nm, respectively, and so are Hynix Semiconductor and Micron Technology to their respective 20nm processes.
