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PCMCIA Card : What is it?

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A Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA) card adds extra functions to a computer, such as memory, sound, and video capabilities. It is mostly designed for portable devices such as laptops, tablet PCs, and PDAs. It is about the size of a credit card and fits into a matching slot in the device, with a 68-pin interface between the card and socket. It is designed for plug-and-play operation, and it can be pulled out without rebooting the computer. 

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Types Of PCMCIA Cards

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Kinds of PCMCIA Cards include the following:

Type I 

A Type I PCMCIA card is 3.3 millimeters thick. It is used for adding read-only memory (ROM) and random access memory (RAM) capabilities.

Type II

A Type II PCMCIA card has a thickness of 5.5 millimeters. It is commonly used in I/O devices such as fax modems and network adapters. 

Type III

Type III PCMCIA card is 10.5 millimeters thick. It is used in portable disk drives.

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Choosing PCMCIA Cards (Buying Tips)

Standard: Choose a PCMCIA card that meets all six fundamental hardware and software standards: Socket/Adapter Interface, Socket Services, Card Service, Card Information Structure (CIS), and the system software.

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Sources

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