Adapter integrates Flash into embedded applications.
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Designed to interface up to 2 microSD/TransFlash memory cards to 40- or 44-pin IDE connector, SD-IDE40/SD-IDE44 Adapter includes card detection, allowing different combinations without setting jumpers. Unit acts as true hardware bridge, allowing microSD/TransFlash to be seen as hard drive by host computer. Device also permits host computer to use microSD/TransFlash as bootable device. Measuring 54.4 x 15.1 x 10.9 mm, adapter operates from -40 to +85°C with +5 Vdc supply.
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Tri-M Engineering Offers microSD Adapter for Integrating Low Cost, Ultra-compact Flash into Embedded Applications
Tri-M Engineering of Port Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada has announced its SD-IDE40 and SD-IDE44 microSD/TransFlash(TM) to ATA Bus Adapter. The SD-IDE40/SD-IDE44 is a compact board design to interface up to two microSD/TransFlash to a 40-pin or 44-pin IDE connector. The adapter allows for low cost, ultra-compact, removable flash storage to be integrated into many embedded designs. TransFlash and microSD are ultra-small (15 mm x 11 mm x 1 mm) removable flash memory cards and are currently the smallest memory card format commercially available. They are commonly available in capacities ranging from 128MB to 2GB. TransFlash and microSD cards are essentially the same, and each can be used in devices made for the other type. Common commercial applications for TransFlash/microSD include cell phones, PDAs, and handheld GPS devices
The SD-IDE40/SD-IDE44 has two microSD/Transflash connectors with card detection allowing different combinations (Master, Slave, Master+Slave) without setting jumpers. The SD-IDE40/SD-IDE44 acts as a true hardware bridge, allowing the microSD/Transflash to be seen as a hard-drive by the host computer without a software driver. It also allows the host computer to use a microSD/Transflash as a bootable device and supports PIO1 to PIO4 and UDMA 3 for fast data transfer. The SD-IDE40/SD-IDE44 is a compact design measuring 54.4mm x 15.1mm x 10.9mm and has an operating temperature of -40º to +85ºC. Single +5VDC power is supplied through the 44-pin connector or an optional AT power cable for the 40-pin version. SD-IDE40/SD-IDE44 are available from stock with pricing starting at $19 single quantity.
