Technical Features
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16-Bit PCMCIA Cards supported |
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USB Interface |
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Supports TypeI and II card sizes. Slot has ejector lever |
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Also works with Compact Flash cards cards using suitable adapter available separately |
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Uses a low power high performance micro controller to convert the USB protocol to PCMCIA card read/write access. |
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Software driver required for each PCMCIA card supported. Please enquire for details. |
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Daisychaining hardware option to allow connection of multiple readers via one USB slot |
USB Adapter for 16-bit PCMCIA Cards
The U111 is an adapter design for 16-bit PC Cards enabling use via a USB port. The adapter is
available in several standard configurations (see below) or can be customised to suit your own PCMCIA
design, opening up new markets for existing products.
Cards Supported in Standard Models
| Supported Cards | Adapter Model |
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| Selected 3G Wireless Modems See our supported card list |
U111-530 |
| Brooks Automation CF H40 and PCMCIA RFid readers. | U111-530 |
| ATA and Linear Flash memory cards | U111-M |
| IP Wireless CDMA modem card sold by T-Mobile CZ Republic and Woosh New Zealand | U111-IPW |
| Zyxel WiMAX card | U111-Z |
| QRS Diagnostic SpiroCard® PC Spirometer, Pulse Oximeter, BPCard™ and Blood Pressure Meter cards | U614 |
OEM Applications
Modification of the U111 to support your PCMCIA connectivity requirement can be undertaken by you, or by Elan. The U111 can also be embedded into your custom built solution, using the USBPC16 IC.
Customers who require connection to a CardBus card (32-bit) should consider the U142 design or the USBPC32 bridge.
For use with the Panasonic P2 card please see our P111 adapter for Desktop PC's.
If you have a quantity requirement for a USB to PCMCIA connectivity solution please contact us to discuss how the U111 could be modified to suit you.
A unique PCMCIA to USB solution : the U111
