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Adafruit Micro SD SPI or SDIO Card Breakout Board - 3V ONLY!

We have ✅ 1 available of the AF-4682 in our Sydney warehouse. An extra 100 units available with a short lead time.

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The Adafruit Micro SD SPI or SDIO Card Breakout Board gives you fast microSD card access using either standard SPI or the higher-speed SDIO protocol. Unlike SPI-only breakouts, this board exposes the full SDIO bus with up to 4 data pins for significantly faster read/write speeds — roughly double the throughput compared to SPI on supported microcontrollers.

SDIO is ideal for projects that need to stream large files quickly, such as audio playback, video display, or high-frequency data logging. You can still use this board in SPI mode for simpler setups. Note that this board operates at 3.3V only — there are no level shifters or voltage regulators on board.

Key Features

  • SPI + SDIO Support – Use standard SPI or faster multi-pin SDIO protocol
  • Up to 4 Data Pins – SDIO mode provides significantly faster throughput than single-pin SPI
  • MicroSD Card Slot – Standard push-push socket for microSD cards
  • 3.3V Operation – Direct connection to 3.3V microcontrollers
  • Breadboard Friendly – Includes header for easy prototyping
  • Compact Breakout – Minimal footprint for embedding in projects

Ideal For

  • High-speed data logging requiring fast write speeds
  • Audio and video file streaming from microSD
  • Projects that have outgrown SPI-only SD card speeds
  • CircuitPython and Arduino projects on SDIO-capable microcontrollers

Package Contents

  • 1× Adafruit Micro SD SPI/SDIO Breakout Board
  • 1× Header pin strip
Warning: For use with 3.3V power and logic microcontrollers only! There is no level shifting or power regulation on this board. Not compatible with 5V microcontrollers. MicroSD card not included.
Note: SDIO mode requires microcontroller hardware support and compatible firmware/library. Verify your microcontroller supports SDIO before purchasing for that purpose. SPI mode works with any SPI-capable 3.3V microcontroller.

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The Adafruit Micro SD SPI or SDIO Card Breakout Board - 3V ONLY! appears in the following collections:

SKU AF-4682