High‑speed CFexpress 4.0 Type‑A performance with exceptional thermal efficiency, flawless 8K recording and dependable sustained write power. Engineered for Sony professionals who demand uncompromising speed, stability and durability.
The EXASCEND Essential Pro CFexpress 4.0 Type‑A 1TB card redefines what compact professional media can achieve, delivering groundbreaking speed, stability and efficiency tailored to the next generation of cinematic and photographic workflows. Powered by a PCIe Gen4 interface, it reaches read speeds up to 1,800 MB/s and write speeds up to 1,650 MB/s, ensuring effortless handling of high‑resolution formats and ultra‑high‑frame‑rate recording. Its VPG400 certification guarantees a stable minimum write performance required for flawless 8K capture at up to 120 frames per second, allowing creators to record without hesitation, buffering or frame loss.
Designed for demanding Sony camera ecosystems, including the Alpha and FX series, this card maintains full backward compatibility while doubling the bandwidth of earlier CFexpress standards. Its engineering prioritizes thermal stability through Adaptive Thermal Control, keeping the card cool under sustained workloads and ensuring consistent performance during extended shooting sessions. The card’s optimized power efficiency extends camera battery life, enabling longer recording durations without compromising imaging performance.
Created with Exascend’s advanced in‑house technology, the Essential Pro Type‑A 1TB provides reliable, uninterrupted write behavior ideal for fast‑action cinematography and intensive burst photography. Its compact, rugged construction ensures resistance to dust, weather, impact, X‑ray exposure and magnetic interference, making it a dependable choice for creators who operate in unpredictable environments. With its blend of speed, resilience and professional‑grade engineering, this card is built to support the evolving demands of modern cinema and high‑end content creation.
| Form factor | CFexpress Type A |
|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 (Supports NVMe 1.4) |
| Capacity / Part number | 1TB / EXPC4EA001TB 512GB / EXPC4EA512GB 256GB / EXPC4EA256GB |
| Flash type | 3D TLC |
| Input voltage | 3.3V ±5% |
| Power consumption | Active <2.8W; Idle <0.5W |
| Max. sequential read | 1,800 MB/s (1TB/512GB/256GB) |
| Max. sequential write | 1,650 MB/s (1TB/512GB/256GB) |
| Sustained read | 1,800 MB/s (1TB/512GB/256GB) |
| Sustained write | 1,650 MB/s (1TB) 850 MB/s (512GB/256GB) |
| Operational temperature | -12°C ~ 72°C |
| Storage temperature | -40°C ~ 85°C |
| Max. TBW | 600 TB (1TB) 300 TB (512GB) 150 TB (256GB) |
| MTBF | 2,000,000 hours |
| Warranty | Limited lifetime |