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# Minuscule Storage Chips
This Tiny SanDisk Flash Chip Can Hold Up to One Terabyte of Data

By M | Published 2014-05-20 | Tech
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flash-chip
References: [geek](http://www.geek.com/mobile/toshiba-and-sandisk-are-cramming-1tb-of-storage-on-to-a-flash-chip-1594203/) & [toshiba](http://www.toshiba.com/tai/)

If you find that your cellphone is constantly running out of memory space, tech giants [SanDisk](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/4tb-uhs) and [Toshiba](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aurex-axrp10) recently partnered up to create the [largest memory-holding flash chip](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandisk-1) that is no bigger than the tip of your finger.

Currently, the biggest flash chip you can purchase for a cellphone is 64-GB. With countless music files, photos and apps people tend to have these days on their smartphones, the 64-GB capacity can fill up pretty fast. The latest flash chip by SanDisk and Toshiba offers smartphone users an external memory card with room for one Terabyte-worth of stuff. Luckily, this super powerful flash chip doesn't compromise size for a bigger memory drive. The flash chip is conveniently no bigger than your fingertip. This powerful flash chip is a great option for smartphone users who have used up all their memory space but don't want to update their phone model just yet.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 3.1/10
- Popularity: 33% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America

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## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Increased Storage Capacity:** Companies could explore developing tiny storage chips with even larger capacity to cater to growing memory needs of smartphones and gadgets.
- **Nanotechnology in Data Storage:** Nanotechnology can be further explored to develop smaller storage chips with even larger memory capacities, making it easier to carry and store data on-the-go.
- **Personal Data Centers:** With the development of tiny, high capacity storage chips, personal data centers can be created using small gadgets like smartphones, allowing individuals to carry their data with them everywhere they go.

### Where This Applies

- **Electronics:** Companies in the electronics industry can benefit from this development by using the tiny storage chips to create high capacity smartphones and other gadgets.
- **Data Storage:** The data storage industry can use this innovation to create smaller, more efficient storage devices with larger memory capacities.
- **Mobile Technology:** Mobile technology companies can create new products and services to help smartphone users take advantage of the high-capacity, tiny storage chips.

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