The Exascend 512GB Essential Series CFexpress Type B Memory Card is an enterprise-grade storage solution engineered for professional photographers and cinematographers who demand uncompromising speed and reliability. Leveraging a PCIe 3.0 / NVMe 1.4 interface, it delivers blazing sequential read speeds of up to 1800 MB/s and write speeds of up to 1700 MB/s, ensuring your camera keeps pace with the most demanding high-resolution and high-frame-rate workflows.
Built to survive the real world, this 512GB CFexpress Type B card features 3D TLC NAND flash, a 2-million-hour MTBF rating, and 300TB total bytes written (TBW) endurance, making it equally at home on a professional film set or in an industrial environment. Proprietary Exascend technologies — including SuperCruise for write stability, Adaptive Thermal Control for heat management, and AES 256-bit encryption for data security — ensure zero dropped frames and complete peace of mind every time you shoot.
Key features
- Blazing 1800 MB/s Read / 1700 MB/s Write: PCIe 3.0 / NVMe 1.4 interface enables ultra-fast data transfers, drastically cutting down card-offload time during heavy shooting sessions.
- Zero Dropped Frames with SuperCruise: Exascend’s signature SuperCruise technology sustains stable write performance up to 1400 MB/s, eliminating frame drops during high-fps and high-bitrate video capture.
- Enterprise-Grade Durability: Rated for shock, vibration, and extreme temperatures (14–158°F), with a 2,000,000-hour MTBF and 300TB TBW endurance for years of professional use.
- Adaptive Thermal Control: Intelligent thermal management prevents overheating and throttling, maintaining peak performance even during extended recording sessions in demanding environments.
- Advanced Data Protection: AES 256-bit encryption, RAID ECC, TCG Opal compliance, firmware encryption, and multi-image firmware backup keep your footage and data safe at all times.
- 3D TLC NAND with Afterburner Cache Boost: SLC caching technology accelerates sequential read and write speeds, maximising the performance of the 3D TLC NAND for both photography and cinema workflows.
Specifications
| Capacity | 512GB |
|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 / NVMe 1.4 |
| Max Read Speed | 1800 MB/s |
| Max Write Speed | 1700 MB/s |
| Max Sustained Write Speed | 1400 MB/s |
| Flash Memory Type | 3D TLC NAND |
| Endurance (TBW) | 300TB |
| MTBF | 2,000,000 Hours |
| Card Type | CFexpress Type B |
| Encryption | AES 256-bit |
Frequently asked questions
What cameras is the Exascend 512GB Essential CFexpress Type B card compatible with?
This card uses the CFexpress Type B form factor, which is compatible with cameras that support CFexpress Type B slots, such as select models from Canon, Nikon, and Panasonic. Always verify your specific camera model's CFexpress Type B compatibility before purchasing.
What are the sustained write speeds, and will this card handle 8K or high-bitrate video without dropping frames?
The card achieves maximum sustained write speeds of 1400 MB/s, backed by Exascend's SuperCruise technology to maintain stability under load. This makes it well-suited for 8K, RAW, and high-bitrate video recording without dropped frames.
How durable is this card, and is my data protected if the card overheats or suffers physical stress?
The card is rated for shock, vibration, and temperatures from 14 to 158°F, with a 2-million-hour MTBF and 300TB TBW endurance. Adaptive Thermal Control prevents throttling from overheating, while AES 256-bit encryption, RAID ECC, and multi-image firmware backup ensure your data remains protected under demanding conditions.
