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CompactFlash (CF) is a type of small, flat flash memory storage medium. It was developed by SanDisk in 1994. CF cards were one of the earliest and most popular memory card formats. They are based on the Parallel ATA (PATA) interface, which is the same interface used by older hard drives. This design allowed for high speeds relative to other memory cards of its era.

CompactFlash cards were widely used in digital cameras, camcorders, and other portable electronic devices. They came in various capacities, from a few megabytes to hundreds of gigabytes. There were two main types of CompactFlash: Type I and Type II. Type I cards are thinner, measuring 3.3 mm thick, while Type II cards are slightly thicker at 5 mm, allowing for the inclusion of microdrives or other small electronic components within the card.

Over time, newer and faster memory card formats like SD cards gained popularity due to their smaller size and lower power consumption. While CF cards are less common in consumer electronics today, they remain in use in some professional camera equipment and industrial applications where their ruggedness and speed are still valued. The CompactFlash Association (CFA) manages the specifications for the format.