Toshiba to Launch the World-Fastest Class SDHC Memory Cards. Starting new brand of SDXC and SDHC memory cards compliant with UHS-I

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1 Toshiba to Launch the World-Fastest SDHC Memory Cards Starting new brand of SDXC and SDHC memory cards compliant with UHS-I 14 th March, Toshiba Corporation today announced that it will launch a new line of high performance SDXC and SDHC memory cards under a new brand name, EXCERIA [1], that will bring to market SD memory cards offering the highest performance levels available. EXCERIA, a combination of excellent and experience offers cards compliant with the SD Memory Card Standard Ver.3.0 UHS-I [2], and includes versions offering the world-fastest class [3] data transfer speed [4]. The new products will be launched from April in Japan, with distinctive labelling. The SD memory card has emerged as the data storage card of choice in all kinds of personal digital equipment. As the performance of digital equipment has advanced, SD memory cards offering faster data transfer speeds are necessary to support such functions as recording HD movies, continuous image shooting with digital camera and short transfer times when copying data to other devices. Toshiba s EXCERIA SDXC and SDHC memory cards will offer fast data read and write speeds and full compliance with the SD Memory Card Standard Ver.3.0 UHS-I. The minimum recording speed is compliant with UHS speed class 1 [5] and SD speed class 10 [6]. Products will be launched in three series, EXCERIA Type 1, Type 2 and Type HD, each offering three versions with different capacities. The Type 1 series products integrate new controllers that realize the world-fastest class of data transfers, with a maximum read speed of 95MB per sec and a write speed of 90MB per sec. Type 2 series products offer a maximum read speed of 95MB per sec and a write speed

2 of 60MB per sec, while Type HD products have a maximum read speed of 90 MB per sec and a write speed of 30 MB per sec. Toshiba, a world leader in the NAND flash memory business, will continue to meet market demands by enhancing its line-up of high performance SD memory cards. Notes: [1] EXCERIA is a trademark of Toshiba Corporation. [2] UHS-I is the ultra high speed interface in SD Memory Card Standard Ver.3.0 that delivers data at a rate from 25 to 104MB per sec. [3] As of March 2012 [4] Maximum data transfer speed may vary depending on the host device and file size. [5] When it is used in UHS interface compliant device, the minimum read and write speed is 10 MB per sec. [6] The minimum read and write speed is 10 MB per sec. Outline of New SD Memory Cards 1. EXCERIA Type 1 SD-GU032G1 SD-GU016G1 SD-GU008G1 32GB 95MB/s 90MB/s Open July, GB 95MB/s 90MB/s Open July, GB 95MB/s 90MB/s Open July, EXCERIA Type 2 SD-GU064G2 SD-GU032G2 SD-GU016G2 64GB 95MB/s 60MB/s Open August, GB 95MB/s 60MB/s Open August, GB 95MB/s 60MB/s Open August, EXCERIA Type HD SD-GU032GH 32GB 90MB/s 30MB/s Open May, 2012

3 SD-GU016GH SD-GU008GH 16GB 90MB/s 30MB/s Open April, GB 90MB/s 30MB/s Open April, 2012 Note: Product names above are for the Japanese market. Key Features (All EXCERIA series) 1. Compliant with the SD Memory Card Standard Ver.3.0 UHS-104, which defines 104MB per sec as the fastest data transfer speed under the SD Memory Card Standard Ver.3.0 UHS-I. 2. SDHC memory cards (32GB, 16GB, 8GB) are interoperable with SDHC host devices compliant with SD Memory Card Standard Ver Integrates highly secure CPRM copy protection technology. 4. The minimum recording speed is UHS speed class1 and SD speed class 10. Specifications 1. EXCERIA Type 1 SD-GU032G1 SD-GU016G1 SD-GU008G1 32GB 16GB 8GB UHS-I UHS 1 SD 10 Maximum 95MB/s Maximum 90MB/s Signal UHS-I 1.8V, HS/DS 3.3V Power Supply V Compliant Standard SD Memory Standard Ver.3.01 File Format FAT32 Weight Approx. Approx. 2g 2. EXCERIA Type 2 SD-GU064G2 SD-GU032G2 SD-GU016G2 64GB 32GB 16GB UHS-I UHS 1 SD 10 Maximum 95MB/s Maximum 60MB/s Signal UHS-I 1.8V, HS/DS 3.3V

4 Power Supply V Compliant Standard SD Memory Card Standard Ver.3.01 File Format exfat FAT32 Weight Approx. Approx.2g 3. EXCERIA Type HD SD-GU032GH SD-GU016GH SD-GU008GH 32GB 16GB 8GB UHS-I UHS 1 SD 10 Maximum 90MB/s Maximum 30MB/s Signal UHS-I 1.8V, HS/DS 3.3V Power Supply V Compliant Standard SD Memory Card Standard Ver.3.01 File Format FAT32 Weight Approx. Approx. 2g Note: Product names above are for the Japanese market. *SDHC memory cards (32GB, 16GB, 8GB) can be used only in SDXC or SDHC compliant devices integrating FAT32 file format. *SDXC memory cards (64GB) can be used only in SDXC compliant devices integrating exfat file format. # # #

5 About Toshiba Toshiba Electronics Europe (TEE) is the European electronic components business of Toshiba Corporation, which is ranked among the world s largest semiconductor vendors. TEE offers one of the industry's broadest IC and discrete product lines including high-end memory, microcontrollers, ASICs, ASSPs and display products for automotive, multimedia, industrial, telecoms and networking applications. The company also has a wide range of power semiconductor solutions. TEE was formed in 1973 in Neuss, Germany, providing design, manufacturing, marketing and sales and now has headquarters in Düsseldorf, Germany, with subsidiaries in France, Italy, Spain, Sweden and the United Kingdom. TEE employs approximately 300 people in Europe. Company president is Mr. Takashi Nagasawa. Toshiba Corporation is a world leader and innovator in pioneering high technology, a diversified manufacturer and marketer of advanced electronic and electrical products spanning digital consumer products; electronic devices and components; power systems, including nuclear energy; industrial and social infrastructure systems; and home appliances. Founded in 1875, Toshiba today operates a global network of more than 490 companies, with 203,000 employees worldwide and annual sales surpassing US$77 billion. For more information visit Toshiba Electronics Europe's web site at Contact details for publication: Toshiba Electronics Europe, Hansaallee 181, D Düsseldorf, Germany Tel: +49 (0) Fax: +49 (0) Web: Memory: memory-ic@toshiba-components.com Contact details for editorial enquiries: Henning Rausch, Toshiba Electronics Europe Tel: +49 (211) HRausch@tee.toshiba.de Issued by: Simon Flatt/Andrew Town, Pinnacle Marketing Communications Ltd, Green Tel: +44 (0) /+44 (0) Fax: +44 (0) Web: simon@pinnaclemarcom.com or andrew@pinnaclemarcom.com March 2012 Ref. 6202/A