MiniModule PCMCIA

PCMCIA Release 2 Interface

Adds PCMCIA Release 2 support to any
16-bit Ampro CPU module

 Supports Type I-IV Flash, SRAM, ATA
hard drive, and I/O cards

 Choice of one or two PCMCIA card slots

 Extensive support software: PCMCIA
Socket Services and Card Services

 Includes TFFSTM flash file system for long,
reliable media life

 "Hot" card insertion/removal

 5 Volt only operation

 Low power operation (20 mA typ.)

 PC/104 bus-compatible

The MiniModule/PCMCIA interface
simplifies the integration of Type I-IV
PCMCIA cards into embedded systems
based on Ampro's Little Board and
CoreModule embedded computer
modules. PCMCIA cards are well suited
to embedded-PC applications where
compactness, ruggedness, low power
consumption, or removability are desired.
Functions currently available via
PCMCIA cards include memory cards,
network interfaces, modems, miniature
hard disk drives, and a variety of
specialized interfaces. PCMCIA memory
cards are especially valuable as Solid
State Disks (SSDs), when large storage
capacity (up to 64 Megabytes) or
removable media are needed.

The MiniModule/PCMClA is based on
the popular Databook TCIC-2N
PCMCIA controller chip and is supported
with a comprehensive set of PCMCIA
software drivers and utilities. The
development kit includes PCMCIA
Socket Services and Card Services.
M-Systems' True Flash File System
(TFFS) makes PCMCIA Flash cards
usable as normal read/write DOS disk
drives. TFFS also provides the wear-
leveling and media management
necessary to assure maximum Flash
media life. Databook's CardTalk drivers
and utilities manage the installation and
operation use of PCMCIA SRAM, I/O,
and ATA (disk drive) cards.

Physically, the MiniModule/PCMCIA
basically conforms to the PC/104 form-
factor (3.6 x 3.8 in.), except that the
module is "stretched" (to 4.3 in.) on the
edge opposite the PC/104 bus so that the
PCMCIA card can be fully supported by
a card guide and ejector mechanism. The
module is offered in several variations,
having either one or two PCMCIA slots,
and with a choice of either PC/104 16-bit
Version 2 "double-stackthrough" or
Version 1 "right-angle P2" bus
connectors.

The MiniModule/PCMCIA includes an
onboard +12V DC converter, to satisfy
the stringent programming power
requirements of typical PCMCIA Flash
cards. This DC converter also eliminates
the need for a separate +12V power
supply.

SPECIFICATIONS

*GENERAL*

 Ampro product compatibility: see Table 1

 PCMCIA standards and card types supported:
Release 2, card Types I,II, III, and IV.
    Due to the wide variety of PCMClA cards,
    Ampro cannot guarantee the compatibility
    and performance of of every card.

Memory cards, to 64 MBytes capacity

Standard I/O cards

ATA hard disk cards

 Based on Databook TCIC-2N controller

 Support software included:

PCMCIA Socket Services

PCMCIA Card Services

M-Systems TFFS flash file system

Databook CardTalk drivers and utilities

 "Hot" card insertion/removal

 Onboard + 12V DC converter for Flash
EPROM card programming

*MECHANICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL*

 Size: 3.6 x 4.3 x 0.9 in. (90 x 109 x 73 mm

 Power requirements (typical):

20mA at +5V +/-5%

On-board DC converter generates
+ 12V for Flash programming

 Operating environment:

0C to +70C operating temperature

5% to 95% relative humidity,
non-condensing

 Storage temperature: -55C to +85C

 Weight: 3.4 oz. (96 ym

 PC/104:

16-bit "double-stackthrough" (DST) bus

16-bit "right-angle P2" (RAP2) bus

Four mounting holes





ORDERING INFORMATION

When ordering, please refer to the following model numbers:

 MMX-PCM-K-S2 Development kit, MiniModule/PCMClA interface, Dual Socket, RAP2 bus

 MMX-PCM-K-72 Development kit, MiniModule/PCMCIA interface, Dual Socket, DST bus

 MMX-PCM-Q-51 MiniModule/PCMCIA interface, Single Socket, RAP2 bus

 MMX-PCM-Q-52 MiniModule/PCMClA interface, Dual Socket, RAP2 bus

 MMX-PCM-Q-71 MiniModule/PCMClA interface, Single Socket, DST bus

 MMX-PCM-Q-72 MiniModule PCMCIA interface, Dual Socket, DST bus

Development kits include the MiniModule/PCMClA plus support software and technical manual.
Quantity orders include only the MiniModule/PCMClA.

Please refer to Table 1 for Ampro CPU compatibility.

Please contact your local Ampro representative or Sales Administratlon for ordering intormation.