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SanDisk cards environmental tolerance (waterproof, temperature, magnetic and x-ray proof)
Are the SanDisk memory cards waterproof?
SanDisk SD, SDHC, microSD and microSDHC memory cards are NOW tested under harsh conditions to help protect your precious memories from life's mishaps.
SanDisk has tested its SD, SDHC, microSD and microSDHC memory cards under a variety of tough conditions. Our standard, SanDisk Ultra, SanDisk Extreme, and SanDisk Mobile Ultra lines (up to 32 GB) are capable of withstanding the following conditions:
Water proof:
SanDisk SD, SDHC, microSD and microSDHC memory cards are tested to withstand up to 72 hours in 1m salt or fresh water; IEC 529 IPX7. Product must be clean and dry before use.
Temperature proof:
SanDisk SD, SDHC, microSD and microSDHC memory cards are capable of withstanding operating temperatures from -13ºF to 185ºF (-25ºC to 85 ºC).
Shock and vibration proof:
SanDisk SD, SDHC, microSD and microSDHC memory cards are capable of withstanding up to 500Gs of shock.
Impact proof:
SanDisk SD, SDHC, microSD and microSDHC memory cards are able to withstand drops up to 5 meters (16.4 feet) and being run over by a 5 ton delivery truck.
X-ray proof:
SanDisk SD, SDHC, and Micro SD memory cards are immune to airport X-rays.
Magnet Proof:
SanDisk SD, SDHC, microSD and microSDHC memory cards are immune to magnetic field damage.
SanDisk has tested its SD, SDHC, microSD and microSDHC memory cards under a variety of tough conditions. Our standard, SanDisk Ultra, SanDisk Extreme, and SanDisk Mobile Ultra lines (up to 32 GB) are capable of withstanding the following conditions:
Water proof:
SanDisk SD, SDHC, microSD and microSDHC memory cards are tested to withstand up to 72 hours in 1m salt or fresh water; IEC 529 IPX7. Product must be clean and dry before use.
Temperature proof:
SanDisk SD, SDHC, microSD and microSDHC memory cards are capable of withstanding operating temperatures from -13ºF to 185ºF (-25ºC to 85 ºC).
Shock and vibration proof:
SanDisk SD, SDHC, microSD and microSDHC memory cards are capable of withstanding up to 500Gs of shock.
Impact proof:
SanDisk SD, SDHC, microSD and microSDHC memory cards are able to withstand drops up to 5 meters (16.4 feet) and being run over by a 5 ton delivery truck.
X-ray proof:
SanDisk SD, SDHC, and Micro SD memory cards are immune to airport X-rays.
Magnet Proof:
SanDisk SD, SDHC, microSD and microSDHC memory cards are immune to magnetic field damage.
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