Can i use an sd card for time machine

Can I use an SD card for my Time Machine backups?  If so, what capacity would be required?  Thanks.

The device you use for Time Machine backups should have at least twice the capacity of the drive you're backing up. For the vast majority of users, this means an SD card is not a practical option at all.
You can, however, make good use of an SD card for quick manual backups of your current documents while you're away from your desk or office and your Time Machine backup drive.

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