Insertion/Removal Cycles

What is Insertion/Removal Cycles?

Insertion/Removal Cycles of an SD card refers to the number of times the card can be inserted and removed from a device's SD card slot before it starts to wear out and potentially fail.

The SD Association, the organization responsible for creating and maintaining the SD card standard, has set minimum requirements for insertion/removal cycles based on the type of SD card. For example, SD cards that are compliant with the SD 1.01 standard must be capable of withstanding at least 10,000 insertion/removal cycles, while SD cards that comply with the SD 4.0 standard must be capable of withstanding at least 25,000 insertion/removal cycles. It's worth noting that the actual number of insertion/removal cycles an SD card can withstand can vary depending on various factors, including the quality of the card and the frequency and manner of usage. Therefore, it's important to handle SD cards carefully and avoid unnecessary insertion/removal cycles to extend their lifespan.