USB Memory Devices

USB memory drives also known as USB memory sticks, flash drives, pen drives provide an easy way for storing various amounts and types of data and can be found in almost any office, home or school. Most USB devices are quite small and can easily fit into a pocket as they weigh just a few grams. Data storage capacity of USB memory devices has increased significantly over the past few years as now one can easily buy USB memory devices with a capacity of 32 GB, 64 GB or 128 GB. USB devices follow USB standards and the USB 2.0, USB 3.0 are the most common standards. USB 2.0 drives allow a maximum data transfer rate of up to 480 Mbit/s as compared to 5Gbit/s speed offered by USB 3.0 drives.