User Manual

Introduction to the CompactFlash Memory Card
1-2 CompactFlash
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Memory Card Product Manual, Rev. 10.0 © 2002 SANDISK CORPORATION
1.1. Scope
This document describes the key features and specifications of CompactFlash Memory Cards, as well as the
information required to interface this product to a host system. Retail CompactFlash specifications are not covered
in this manual.
1.2. System Features
CompactFlash provides the following system features:
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Up to 1.0GB of mass storage data
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PC Card ATA protocol compatible
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True IDE Mode compatible
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Very low CMOS power
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Very high performance
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Very rugged
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Low weight
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Noiseless
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Low Profile
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+5 Volts or +3.3 Volts operation
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Automatic error correction and retry capabilities
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Supports power down commands and sleep modes
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Non-volatile storage (no battery required)
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MTBF >1,000,000 hours
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Minimum 10,000 insertions
1.3. PCMCIA Standard
CompactFlash Memory Cards are fully electrically compatible with the PCMCIA specifications listed below:
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PCMCIA PC Card Standard, 7.0, February 1999
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PCMCIA PC Card ATA Specification, 7.0, February 1999
These specifications may be obtained from:
PCMCIA
2635 North First St., Ste. 209
San Jose, CA 95131
USA
Phone: [phone]
FAX: [phone]