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Delkin 256GB CompactFlash card, 50-pin connector, commercial grade

Delkin

Delkin 256GB CompactFlash memory card 50-pin

SKU CH-V8MT-0KR6Y

256 GB CompactFlash card with 50-pin PATA interface for legacy cameras and industrial systems

  • Total capacity256 GB
  • Product typeCompact Flash (CF)
  • 256 GB capacity stores large media libraries
  • Commercial-grade flash built for sustained workloads
  • 50-pin CompactFlash interface fits legacy professional gear
  • Parallel ATA bus enables adapter use in IDE or PCMCIA slots
  • Up to 125 MB/s read/write on the PATA bus

256GB CompactFlash storage

This Delkin CompactFlash card provides 256GB of commercial-grade storage for legacy equipment. It uses a 50-pin connector and the Parallel ATA interface established in 1994. The card suits industrial systems, older professional cameras and embedded devices that require CF media.

Capacity and headroom

At 256GB the card sits at the midpoint of the CF range which spans from 2MB to 512GB. It handles large firmware images, raw photo sequences and log archives without filling quickly. The ceiling arrives at 512GB, so projects that outgrow this capacity must move to a different form factor.

Parallel ATA interface limits

The Parallel ATA bus tops out at 125MB/s for potential read and write speeds. This ceiling is set by the interface, not the flash itself, so faster chips cannot exceed it. Adapters exist for IDE or PCMCIA slots but they inherit the same throughput limit.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in SD & MicroSD Memory Cards, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $81.99
Pricier than about 67% of the 1,947 comparable items (median $46.99).
Total capacity 256 GB
Higher than about 80% of the 1,132 comparable items (median 64 GB).
Price per TB $320.27 per TB
Cheaper than about 57% of the 901 comparable items (median $374.69 per TB).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameDelkin
Total capacity256 GB
Product typeCompact Flash (CF)

Questions about this item

Will this 256GB CompactFlash card work in my older camera that only takes 2GB cards?

The card uses the standard 50-pin CompactFlash interface and Parallel ATA protocol, so it fits the same slot, but many older cameras have firmware limits well below 256GB. Check your camera’s maximum supported capacity before buying.

How can I confirm the card is delivering the expected performance after I install it?

Run a sequential read/write benchmark — CrystalDiskMark on Windows or fio on Linux — and compare the results against the bus ceiling of 125 MB/s; consistent speeds near that figure mean the card and adapter are working correctly.

Does the package include a CF-to-IDE adapter or a card reader, or do I need to buy them separately?

The bulk listing supplies only the 256GB CompactFlash card itself; any 50-pin to IDE adapter, USB card reader, or PCMCIA adapter must be purchased separately.

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