microSD HC typically refers to microSDHC, which stands for micro Secure Digital High Capacity. It is a type of microSD card, a small flash memory card used primarily in mobile devices such as smartphones, tablets, cameras, and other portable electronics.
Key Points about microSDHC:
- Capacity: microSDHC cards have storage capacities ranging from 4 GB to 32 GB.
- File System: They usually use the FAT32 file system.
- Compatibility: microSDHC cards are compatible with devices that support the SDHC standard. They are not compatible with devices that only support the original microSD (Standard Capacity) cards unless the device explicitly supports SDHC.
- Speed Classes: microSDHC cards come in various speed classes (Class 2, 4, 6, 10) and UHS (Ultra High Speed) classes, which indicate the minimum write speeds suitable for different applications like video recording.
Comparison with other microSD types:
| Type |
Capacity Range |
File System |
Compatibility |
| microSD |
Up to 2 GB |
FAT16 |
Older devices only |
| microSDHC |
4 GB – 32 GB |
FAT32 |
Devices supporting SDHC |
| microSDXC |
32 GB – 2 TB |
exFAT |
Devices supporting SDXC |
If you have a specific question about microSDHC cards, such as usage, compatibility, or recommendations, feel free to ask!