Help with PCMCIA Card Readers and Writers specifications:
Card Reader / Writer Type
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| External | The device is a module that is external to the host computer. | ||
| Internal | The device is mounted inside the host computer through a 3.5" or 5.25" disk drive bay. To use an internal reader/writer, the host computer must have an available disk drive bay. | ||
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| Mounting for Internal Device: | |||
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| 3.5" Drive Bay | The internal reader/writer is mounted on one 3.5" disk drive bay. | ||
| 5.25" Drive Bay | The internal reader/writer is mounted on one 5.25" disk drive bay. | ||
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Interface to Host
Type of port or bus used by the reader/writer to connect to the host computer.
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| Interface to Host: | Type of interface (port or bus) used by the Reader/Writer to connect to the host computer. | ||
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| IEEE 1394 (FireWire®) | IEEE 1394 or FireWire® is an interface standard adopted by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) for very fast digital data transfers such as streaming video. IEEE 1394 connectors are used to transmit and receive data among FireWire devices. They are designed to replace external high-speed peripheral connections to personal computers, including hard disks, CD-ROMs, DVDs, graphics cards, high-speed scanners, direct video, monitors, etc. Tiny, robust FireWire connectors will also become important parts of home entertainment, communication, and appliance networks. FireWire is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. | ||
| ISA / EISA | Industry standard architecture (ISA) buses can handle 16-bit data transfers at a clock speed of 8 MHz. They are also capable of handling memory under 16 MB. Extended ISA (EISA) is an enhanced version of the ISA bus. EISA buses run at 8 MHz, are capable of 32-bit data transfers, and can access all memory in the system. | ||
| PC/104 (PC/104Plus, EBX) | PC/104 derives its name from the acronym for personal computers (PC) and the number of pins used to connect cards (104). PC/104 cards are much smaller than ISA bus cards and stack together, eliminating the need for a motherboard, backplane, and/or card cage. PC/104-Plus combines the PCI bus with the PCI/104 form factor for faster data transfers. Embedded board expandable (EBX) is a small (5.75” x 8”) form factor for single-board computers that supports PC/104 expansion. Embedded technology extended (ETX) is a form factor for developing embedded systems that eliminates cables and connectors. The ETX-PC has a small footprint, 114mm x 95mm, and a maximum thickness of 12mm. | ||
| SCSI | Small computer systems interface (SCSI) is an intelligent I/O parallel peripheral bus with a standard, device-independent protocol that allows many peripheral devices to be connected to the SCSI port. A single SCSI bus can drive up to eight devices or units, the host adapter or controller, and seven other devices. Each device is assigned a different SCSI ID, ranging from 0 to 7. SCSI formats include SCSI-1, SCSI-2, SCSI-3, Wide SCSI, Fast SCSI, Wide Fast SCSI, Ultra SCSI, Ultra2 SCSI, Ultra3 SCI (Ultra160), Ultra 320 SCSI, and Ultra640 SCSI. | ||
| PCI | Peripheral component interconnect (PCI) is a local bus system designed for high-end computer systems. PCI buses transfer 32 or 64 bits of data at a clock speed of 33 MHz. They also support 3 to 5 critical peripherals, which are either integrated directly onto the motherboard or added via expansion cards. PCI buses fully support cards that were developed for standard I/O buses. | ||
| USB | Universal serial bus (USB) is a 4-wire, 12-Mbps serial bus for low-to-medium speed peripheral device connections to personal computers (PC), including keyboards, mice, modems, printers, joysticks, audio functions, monitor controls, etc. The USB design is standardized by the USB Implementers Forum (USBIF), an organization that includes leading companies from the computer and electronics industries. The current USB specification is USB 2.0, which supports data transfer rates of up to 480 Mbps. | ||
| Parallel Interface (PC printer port, Centronics®) | Parallel interfaces can transfer more than one bit simultaneously. Examples include PC printer ports and Centronics® (Centronics Corporation). | ||
| Serial Interface (RS232, RS422, RS485) | Serial interfaces can transmit data only 1 bit at a time. Examples include RS232, RS422, and RS485 interfaces. | ||
| Other | Other unlisted, specialized or proprietary interfaces. | ||
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Sockets Supported
The card form factor supported.
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| Number of PC Card Type I Sockets | The number of PCMCIA Type 1 sockets that the reader/writer supports. | ||
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| Number of PC Card Type II Sockets | The number of PCMCIA Type II sockets that the reader/writer supports. | ||
| Search Logic: | All matching products will have a value greater than or equal to the specified value. | ||
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| Number of PC Card Type III Sockets | The number of PCMCIA Type III sockets that the reader/writer supports. | ||
| Search Logic: | All matching products will have a value greater than or equal to the specified value. | ||
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| Number of PC Card Type IV Sockets | The number of PCMCIA Type IV sockets that the reader/writer supports. | ||
| Search Logic: | All matching products will have a value greater than or equal to the specified value. | ||
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| Number of SmartMedia® Sockets | The number of SmartMedia® card sockets supported by the reader/writer. | ||
| Search Logic: | All matching products will have a value greater than or equal to the specified value. | ||
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| Number of CompactFlash® / CF+® Sockets | The number of CompactFlash or CF+ card sockets supported by the reader/writer. | ||
| Search Logic: | All matching products will have a value greater than or equal to the specified value. | ||
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| Search Logic: | "Required" and "Must Not Have" criteria limit returned matches as specified. Products with optional attributes will be returned for either choice. | ||
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Cards Type Supported
The type of card function supported.
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| Card Type Supported | The type of PC Card supported by the card reader/writer. | ||
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| Memory Cards (SRAM, Flash, etc.) | Memory cards such as SRAM, DRAM, Flash, Flash ROM, ATA-Flash, etc. | ||
| Communication Cards (Fax/Modem, LAN, etc.) | Communication cards such as fax, modem, fax/modem, Ethernet, ISDN, token ring, wireless LAN, etc. | ||
| Storage Cards (ATA Hard Disk, etc.) | Storage cards such as ATA hard drive, CD-ROM, etc. | ||
| Other | Other general types such as SCSI adapters, GPS cards, sound cards, etc. | ||
| Search Logic: | All products with ANY of the selected attributes will be returned as matches. Leaving all boxes unchecked will not limit the search criteria for this question; products with all attribute options will be returned as matches. | ||
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Other Specifications
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| Search Logic: | All matching products will have a value greater than or equal to the specified value. | ||
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| Operating Temperature | This is the full-required range of ambient operating temperature. | ||
| Search Logic: | User may specify either, both, or neither of the limits in a "From - To" range; when both are specified, matching products will cover entire range. Products returned as matches will meet all specified criteria. | ||
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| CE / FCC Certified? | The card bears the European Union's CE Mark, or is certified by the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC). | ||
| Search Logic: | "Required" and "Must Not Have" criteria limit returned matches as specified. Products with optional attributes will be returned for either choice. | ||
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