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Introduction to the CompactFlash Memory Card
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 compat ible
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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: 408-433-2273
FAX: 408-433-9558
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Memory Card Product Manual, Rev. 10.0 © 2002 SANDISK CORPORATION
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