Following on from the announcement of the new Micron
Edge Storage MicroSDXC cards specifically designed for surveillance
applications, Western Digital has now introduced their WD Purple microSD Card
which is also being created for the demands of modern surveillance cameras and
edge systems. The new WD Purple microSD Card will be available worldwide later
this month in both 32GB and 64GB capacities for US$ 18.99 and US$ 31.99 respectively
and is available in single and 25-packs for surveillance system installers.
Features of the WD Purple microSD Card include
support for up to 1,000 PE cycles, a unique health monitor offers reporting
capabilities to provide users and system installers valuable information,
including the card’s endurance and capacity status. While offering speeds of up
to 80 MB/s sequential read and 50 MB/s sequential write together with support
four Speed Class 10 and UHS Speed Class 1. Christopher Bergey, vice president
of embedded and integrated solutions at Western Digital explains.
