JumpDrive is a Lexar trademark for a USB flash drive. UFDs are small, portable devices with memory chips and USB connectors used for data transfer. They have no moving parts, require little energy, and come in various memory sizes. They can also be used as a live drive to test new operating systems.
JumpDrive® is a Lexar trademark for a universal serial bus (USB) storage device, also called a USB flash drive (UFD). As is sometimes the case with brand names, the term is sometimes used by consumers when referring to any USB flash drive, in the same way that Kleenex® is often used to refer to any brand of facial tissue. Technically, the industry refers to these devices as UFDs, although consumers unfamiliar with the acronym, more often use terms like memory stick, pen drive or flash drive.
A UFD is a small, portable device about the size of a lighter or a pack of chewing gum. The body is an integrated circuit with a memory chip, with one end featuring an integrated USB connector. This connector plugs into a port on almost any computer, making the drive ideal for quickly transferring data or programs. USB ports support “plug and play” functionality so a computer doesn’t have to restart to recognize the device or disconnect from it. Modern operating systems also have built-in support for memory sticks, eliminating the need to load device drivers.
A JumpDrive® has no moving parts and requires very little energy. Almost impervious to occasional abuse, the UFD has replaced the less rugged floppy drive and a handful of other storage, transfer or backup devices. Memory varies by model, from megabytes (MB) to gigabytes (GB). Lightweight, small, and durable, flash drives are a useful addition to any computer user.
Many newer motherboards have the option in the BIOS setup to boot from a USB drive. A bootable UFD is referred to as a “live drive”. Some types of popular operating systems, including a stripped-down version of Linux, are designed to run on a flash drive. Creating a live drive can be a great way to test out a new operating system without installing it on your computer’s internal hard drive.
Whether you’re backing up data files, archiving programs, or building a portable music library, the USB flash drive is a great investment at a modest price. They are sold wherever electronic products are sold.
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