Flash drive

nounStandard termElectronics

A portable data storage device that uses non-volatile flash memory.

A compact, removable storage module built around NAND flash memory and an integrated USB interface controller. It stores digital data without moving parts or external power, making it highly durable against physical shock. Insiders use them constantly for transferring firmware images, logging test data, or booting diagnostic tools on the bench.

Heard on the job

Grab the flash drive off my desk, it has the new BIOS bin file we need for the prototype board.

Also heard as

  • thumb drive
  • USB drive