Compact Flash Question

[ECE]

Does anyone know the differences from these two formats? All that i am able to figure out is that type II cards are thicker than type I. Also, all type II format cards are microdrives and not solid state devices, correct? Can anyone comment on this? thanks

 

[KLin]

you'd probably get a better response in the forum that deals with notebooks

 

[Zim Hosein]

Memory: Differences among CF Type I and II, microdrive, etc

 

[Evadman]

The PCMCIA Card Standard provides physical specifications for three types of PC Cards, with additional provisions for extended cards. All three card types measure the same length and width and use the same 68-pin connector.

Because they differ only in thickness, a thinner card can be used in a thicker slot, but a thicker card can not be used in a thinner slot.

Type I
Length: 85.6 mm
Width: 54.0 mm
Thickness: 3.3 mm
Typical Usage: Memory (SRAM Flash, etc)

Type II
Length: 85.6 mm
Width: 54.0 mm
Thickness: 5.0 mm
Typical Usage: I/O (Modem,LAN,etc)

Type III
Length: 85.6 mm
Width: 54.0 mm
Thickness: 10.5 mm
Typical Usage: Rotating Mass Storage

While any card can theoretically be used for any device, due to their size differences, the card types each fit the needs of different applications. Oh, and by the way, post in the right forum next time. There is a big ass read post 4 above this one saying DON'T POST THIS HERE.

 

[Zim Hosein]

Originally posted by: KLin
you'd probably get a better response in the forum that deals with notebooks

Are you thinking about PCMCIA cards KLin?

 

[Evadman]

Originally posted by: Zim Hosein

Originally posted by: KLin
you'd probably get a better response in the forum that deals with notebooks

Are you thinking about PCMCIA cards KLin?

Whoops, I certainly was

 

[Zim Hosein]

Originally posted by: Evadman

Originally posted by: Zim Hosein

Originally posted by: KLin
you'd probably get a better response in the forum that deals with notebooks

Are you thinking about PCMCIA cards KLin?

Whoops, I certainly was

H*ll, now I'm as well!

 

[Evadman]

It doesn't matter, it is stillt he same answer. Type I and Type II only differ in thickness.

 

[manly]

When you post in Off-Topic, the answers are off topic.