Bridging PCMCIA and Cardbus to ExpressCard
Get the most out of your new laptop and PCMCIA card!
The DuelAdapter is designed to connect the latest generation of ExpressCard notebook computers with existing PCMCIA cards
The DuelAdapter uses special electronics to seamlessly convert input from PCMCIA cards designed for cellular broadband, wireless networking, video, audio and memory expansion to an ExpressCard compatible format.
Data can be transferred at rates up to the full speed supported by the ExpressCard interface—five times faster than USB 2.0!
The DuelAdapter is easy set up—just install the driver, insert the adapter into your laptop’s ExpressCard slot and put your PCMCIA card into the adapter. And you can insert and remove the adapter or your PCMCIA card without rebooting.
Features
- Connects PCMCIA cards to ExpressCard-enabled notebook computers or desktop computers
- Fits in 34mm or 54mm ExpressCard slots
- Works with standard 32-bit CardBus cards and 16-Bit PCMCIA cards
- Data transfer rate up to ExpressCard maximum, limited by PCMCIA card application
- Windows® XP, Vista and Mac OS X 10.4.8/9/10/11 and 10.5 Leopard compatible
- Easy driver installation and set up
- Insert and remove adapter without rebooting
- Convenient 2-part module with cable for easy desktop configuration
- Also works with CompactFlash, Memory Stick, Smart Media, MMC and SD cards using suitable adapter available separately.
Click here for a data sheet on the DuelAdapter.
SPECIFICATIONS
PCMCIA Card Compatibility
- 32bit CardBus PC Cards
- Some 16bit PCMCIA cards
- Panasonic P2 memory cards
- 802.11a/b/g wireless LAN cards
- Ethernet LAN cards
- ATA cards
- Port expansion cards
- Modem cards
- JEIDA 4.2
- CompactFlash, Memory Stick, Smart Media, MMC and
SD cards using suitable adapter available separately
from other vendors
Laptop and ExpressCard Slot Compatibility
- Works with any laptop with an ExpressCard port
- 34mm format adapter will work in laptops with either a
34mm or a 54mm slot
Data Transfer Rates
- Maximum data transfer rate is 240MB/sec.
- Actual rate of data transfer will vary according to the
system, resources and PCMCIA card
Dimensions
- Interface Module: 34mm x 85mm x 5mm (1.4” X
3.4” X 0.2”)
- Interconnect cable: 250mm x 10mm diameter
(10” x .25”)
- Total weight: 100 gms. (.22 lbs)
Power Requirements
- Meets all PCMCIA requirements for 3.3V and 5V
operation (1.2A)
- Meets all requirements for ExpressCard 1.1 (1.3A)
DuelAdapter Cradle - Sample list of PCI Express (not suppoted) ExpressCards
Manufacturer Description
- Addonics 2 Port Firewire, 1 Port USB Interface
- Belkin FireWire 800 ExpressCard
- Belkin FireWire and USB 2.0 ExpressCard
- Belkin FireWire ExpressCard
- Belkin Gigabit Ethernet ExpressCard
- D-Link Xtreme N Notebook ExpressCard (DWA-643)
- Linksys Gigabit ExpressCard Adapter
- SIIG eSATA II 2-Port ExpressCard
- SIIG FireWire 2-Port ExpressCard
- SIIG FireWire 800 ExpressCard
- Sonnos Tempo SATA Express 34
- Startech 1 Port Serial ExpressCard (EC1S950)
