DATA SHEET: HIKSEMI CAPTURE CFEXPRESS TYPE A CARD
The HIKSEMI CAPTURE CFexpress Type A Card series is engineered for high-tier mirrorless cameras and advanced cinematography systems. Integrating high-speed PCIe Gen 3 × 1 connectors and premium 3D TLC NAND flash technology, this series delivers the sustained throughput required for ultra-high-resolution burst shooting and flawless, uncompressed 8K video recording without dropping frames.
Technical Specifications
The following matrix provides detailed technical metrics across all variants available for the CAPTURE CFexpress Type A lineup:
| Feature |
Specification Details |
| Available Variants (Capacities) |
120 GB / 240 GB / 480 GB / 1 TB |
| Interface / Protocol |
PCIe Gen 3 × 1 / NVMe |
| Maximum Sequential Read Speed |
Up to 800 MB/s (120GB) | Up to 900 MB/s (240GB / 480GB / 1TB) |
| Maximum Sequential Write Speed |
Up to 700 MB/s (120GB) | Up to 800 MB/s (240GB) | Up to 850 MB/s (480GB / 1TB) |
| NAND Flash Memory |
Premium 3D TLC (Triple-Level Cell) |
| Video Target |
Uninterrupted Cinematic 4K / 8K Video Capture |
| Form Factor Dimensions |
28.0 mm × 20.0 mm × 2.8 mm (1.10” x 0.79” x 0.11”) |
| Operating Temperature |
-10 °C to 70 °C (14 °F to 158 °F) |
| Storage Temperature |
-25 °C to 80 °C (-4 °F to 176 °F) |
| Structural Durability |
Heat resistant, Anti-static, Shockproof, and X-ray proof |
| Product Warranty |
Limited 7-Year Warranty |
Deployment, Installation, and Configuration
To leverage the full bandwidth of the PCIe Gen 3 NVMe subsystem, hardware deployment must strictly adhere to the following integration guidelines:
1. Deployment and Physical Installation
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Host Compatibility Verification: Ensure the target hardware natively accommodates the CFexpress Type A form factor. It is specifically designed for elite systems such as Sony Alpha series (a1, a7S III, a7 IV, a9 III) and Cinema Line cameras (FX3, FX6).
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Handling & Insertion: Ensure the camera or recording device is completely powered down. Align the compact 20mm interface toward the internal slot guidelines and slide firmly until the spring-loaded lock clicks.
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Note on Form Factors: CFexpress Type A is distinctly smaller than Type B cards. Do not force this card into standard SD slots or CFexpress Type B slots without dedicated physical adapter brackets.
2. System Level Configuration
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Low-Level Native Formatting: Upon first initialization or environment deployment, navigate to the camera’s setup menu to perform a low-level format. This ensures that the card structure is optimally aligned with the host camera’s block assignment requirements.
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File System Mapping: The card defaults to an exFAT configuration layout across all variants (120GB to 1TB). This prevents single-file splitting on massive 8K or RAW data clips.
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Recording Mode Authorization: Once formatted, enable maximum bit-rate modes (such as XAVC S-I, All-Intra, or high-fps burst RAW options) within the camera software to exploit the full 850 MB/s hardware write floor.
Deployment and Configuration Availability Only at SKYRS
Exclusive Distribution & Support Notice: The entire lineup of the HIKSEMI CAPTURE CFexpress Type A Card—including the specialized high-capacity 480GB and 1TB variants—is available in Pakistan exclusively through SKYRS.
SKYRS provides localized, enterprise-grade deployment services, camera-matching integration verification, and absolute configuration deployment for media outlets, broadcast studios, and independent rental houses across Pakistan. Full 7-year manufacturer warranty verification and genuine supply lines are managed solely via SKYRS infrastructure.
