Member Access

Members of CompactFlash Association may download specifications here on the CFA website, and use Basecamp as the main tool for communication and access to other member-only documents. 

If you have a question, please contact CFA at [email protected]


For CFA Members Only

Download Specifications

Specifications require member verification to download, and can be requested by clicking "Request Specifications".

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Basecamp Member Portal

Can't Access Basecamp? 

If your company is already a member of CFA but you don't have access to Basecamp, click "Request Member Access" to reach out for login access:

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Not a Member?

  • Only members may access the latest CFA specifications, logos and trademarks.
  • Participate in the development of current and future industry standards.
  • Build valuable relationships with competitors.

Apply for VPG Certification

In order to apply for your product to have Video Performance Guarantee (VPG) certification, please view the step-by-step instructions on Basecamp (member access only). In summary, the VPG certification process involves the following steps:

  1. Test the card according to CFA's VPG test script. Members are responsible for generating the test report.
  2. Submit the VPG Certification Application Form with the test report.
  3. Allow a minimum of 10 business days for CFA to confirm certification.
  4. Once the product is certified, it will be added to the official CFA List of VPG-Certified Cards on the date specified (if requested in the VPG Certification Application Form).

Join a Workgroup

The CompactFlash Association maintains a number of active workgroups. CFA members may request to join a workgroup by filling out this form.

  • Strategy Workgroup - Define CFA roadmap.
  • Marketing Workgroup - Evangelize CFA and CFA-defined specifications to the public. Support member marketing activities.
  • CFexpress Technical Workgroup - Define CFexpress product specifications, test specifications, and development of test fixtures and tools for host/card validation.
  • VPG Profile Technical Workgroup - Define VPG Profile specifications, test specifications, development of test tools, and creation/execution of certification programs.
  • Licensing & Trademark Compliance Workgroup - Enforce licensing and trademark compliance worldwide.
A group photo of CFA members at the 2025 Spring General Meeting in Shanghai, China.
CFA members at the 2025 Spring General Meeting in Shanghai, China.