Flash drive

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-002321",
  "term": "Flash drive",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A portable data storage device that uses flash memory to store data, typically connecting to a computer via a Universal Serial Bus (USB) interface. These drives are compact, durable, and do not require external power, making them convenient for transferring and backing up files. Capacities range from a few gigabytes to several terabytes.",
  "synonyms": [
    "data stick",
    "disk on key",
    "flash drive /flashdrive",
    "jump drive /jumpdrive",
    "key drive",
    "memory drive",
    "memory stick",
    "pen drive /pendrive",
    "thumb drive",
    "USB",
    "USB drive",
    "USB key"
  ],
  "subject": "Industrial electronics",
  "see_also": [
    "USB",
    "USB key"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "de": "USB-Stick",
    "es": "unidad flash",
    "fr": "clé USB"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/flash-drive/"
}