
F. MEMORY CARD INTERFACE
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1. Overview
Series 15/150i enable output and input of data to and from the flash
ATA card (which operates on 5 V).
The flash ATA card has a built–in controller together with a memory
device and, therefore, has the advantage that it can output and input
data to and from a PCMCIA–interface–installed personal computer
without the use of a special PC card writer.
2. Flash ATA card specifications
The flash ATA card must conform to the following standard and must
have the following shape.
Not all ATA cards that conform to this standard are guaranteed to
operate normally. It is recommended to use those cards that have been
verified to operate normally.
2–1 Card standard
PCMCIA (Personal Computer Memory Card International
Association)
The card must conform to PC Card standard Release 2.1 and
PCMCIA PC Card ATA Release 1.02.
2–2 Card shape
PCMCIA TYPE I or Type II
2–3 Card operating mode
PC–ATA specifications
2–4 Card operating voltage
The card may operate on a single voltage of 5V or on 5 V/3.3 V
(automatically switched).
3. Note
D The flash ATA card is in quick format.
A flash ATA card that has not been formatted must be formatted on
the personal computer.
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