Flash Drive

GPTKB entity

Statements (54)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Data Storage Device
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:USB_Flash_Drive
gptkb:Memory_Stick
Pen Drive
Thumb Drive
gptkbp:canBe Waterproof
Encrypted
Shockproof
Attached to keychains
Bootable
Customized with logos
Password-protected
Used as promotional items
Write-protected
gptkbp:capacity From a few megabytes to several terabytes
gptkbp:compatibleWith gptkb:Windows
gptkb:macOS
gptkb:Linux
Internet connection
Many other operating systems
gptkbp:connects USB Interface
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Flash Drive
gptkbp:introducedIn 2000
gptkbp:inventedBy gptkb:IBM
gptkb:Trek_Technology
gptkbp:limitation Data corruption risk
Limited write cycles
Vulnerable to physical damage
gptkbp:marketedAs gptkb:Lexar
gptkb:HP
gptkb:Kingston
gptkb:Corsair
gptkb:Transcend
gptkb:Samsung
gptkb:Sony
gptkb:PNY
gptkb:SanDisk
gptkbp:portable true
gptkbp:replacedBy CD-ROM
Floppy Disk
Zip Drive
gptkbp:requires No external power supply
gptkbp:supports gptkb:USB_3.0
gptkb:USB_2.0
gptkb:USB_4.0
gptkb:USB_1.1
gptkb:USB_3.1
gptkb:USB_3.2
gptkbp:usedFor Data Storage
Data Backup
Data Transfer
gptkbp:uses NAND-type Flash Memory
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Waveracer
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7