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Taiwan based research institute, the Industrial Technology Research Institute has developed a new global memory card standard, named the Multiple Interface Card (miCard), which is especially designed for smaller consumers gadgets like digital cameras, mobile phones and any device with a USB plug. The company has designed the card to transfer pictures, songs and other data between gadgets and PCs. The miCard will transfer data at 480Mbit/sec and it will improve over time. It is expected that first miCards would be able to store 8GB of data but the maximum capacity is expected to top out around 2,048GB. Now users do not need separate card readers due to the compatibility with both USB and MMC slots. The MMC card fit on most consumer electronics, while USB connections are built into a wide range of IT hardware, including laptops, desktops, printers and home entertainment gear. The MultiMedia Card Association (MMCA) has approved the stamp of card and it is expected that it would be available in third quarter of this year. Currently, 12 Taiwanese companies have signed on to manufacture the miCard. The companies, who have already committed to make miCards include A-Data Technology Inc., Asustek Computer Inc., BenQ Corp., Carry Computer Eng. Co., C-One Technology Corp., DBTel Inc., Power Digital Card Co. and RiChip Inc. Image Credit: Digit Times Via: Avirans Place