MicroP2

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MicroP2
Media type Memory card
UsagePortable devices
Extended to Secure Digital (SD)

MicroP2 is a memory card format introduced by Panasonic. [1] [2] [3]

The cards were announced in April 2012 and shipped in March 2013. [4] Physically, MicroP2 is a SDXC/SDHC card conforming to UHS-II (Ultra High Speed bus), and can be read by common SDHC/SDXC card readers. [5] [6] [7]

It can be used with P2 products using an adapter, though a firmware update is required to use the new media. [7] [1]

The first MicroP2 products from Panasonic shipped in April 2013. [5]

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