SKU: EXP34-ADP-CF2-02CFExpressPro+ PCIe ExpressCard to CompactFlash Memory Card Adapter

Description

Blast past the limitations of USB 2.0 based ExpressCard adapters! Synchrotech's CFExpressPro+ PCIe ExpressCard to CompactFlash adapter is based on the 2.5Gbps PCIe portion of the ExpressCard standard. Designed for ExpressCard 34 and 54 slots, the CFExpressPro+ PCIe ExpressCard to CompactFlash adapter allows fast and reliable access to data stored on CompactFlash memory media cards. Perfect for digital photographers and other users of CompactFlash memory cards, the CFExpressPro+ PCIe ExpressCard to CompactFlash adapter allows for fast access to CompactFlash contents at speeds comparable to FireWire 800 devices, and much, much faster than USB 2.0 based devices. Light and compact, the CFExpressPro+ PCIe ExpressCard to CompactFlash adapter slides into a ExpressCard 34 or 54 slot on notebooks, MacBook Pros, and specially equipped desktop computers. The CFExpressPro+ ExpressCard to CompactFlash Adapter supports PIO and UDMA , meaning it takes full advantage of speeds with newer UDMA 4 CompactFlash Cards like SanDisk Extreme® IV. At 25 grams, the adapter is lightweight and easily stores for traveling.

Features

ExpressCard 34 Form Factor For Maximum Compatibility
Provides PCIe speeds of 2.5Gbps rather than USB 2.0 speeds of 0.46Gbps
Suitable for MacBook Pro or computers and notebooks equipped with ExpressCard 34 | 54 slots
Supports CompactFlash Type I and II, PIO mode, and UDMA mode (CompactFlash Specification Rev. 4.1)
Extreme high speed for CompactFlash in UDMA mode, data transfer speeds (sequential read/write) up to 40 MB/sec
Compliant with ExpressCard standard running on PCI-e interface
Support power saving mode to reduce power consumption
Push-In Push-Out Connector For Easy Removal
Reliable and rugged stainless steel cover
Apple MacBook Pro Ready
Supports Hot-Swapping

CE Mark

Specifications

Host Card

ExpressCard 34 (PCIe Specification Revision 1.1)

Media Accepted

CompactFlash Type I and II (CFA Specification Revision 4.1)
CompactFlash II+ Hard Drives, including Microdrives
Incompatible with Lexar's WA (Write Acceleration) technology.
Does NOT work with CF+ I/O Devices

System Requirements

Computer or Card Reader with an ExpressCard 34 or 54 Slot
Mac OS X 10.4 or later
Mac OS X 10.5 or later (uses native drivers, please do not install drivers from CD-ROM!)
Windows 2000, XP, Vista

Transfer Rate

Up to 2.5Gbps (PCIe)

Physical Characteristics

Dimensions: 34 x 101 x 10mm
Weight: 25g (approximate)

Electrical Characteristics

3.3V ± 5% directly from ExpressCard socket

Operating Environment

Temperature operating : 0 to 55° C
Temperature storage : -20 to 65° C
Relative Humidity operating: 0-50% (max.) non-condensing
Relative Humidity storage: 0-90% (max.) non-condensing

Compliance

RoHS, CE, FCC

Package Includes

CFExpressPro+ PCIe ExpressCard CompactFlash Adapter
CD-ROM with Drivers/Instructions
Mac OS X 10.5 Please Do Not Install CD-ROM Based Drivers!

Warranty

1 Year Limited Warranty

Support

ExpressCard FAQ for ExpressCard 34 and ExpressCard 54: Answers a broad range of ExpressCard questions including form factor, compatibility, etc.
Mac OS X 10.5 WARNING: Please DO NOT install the provided drivers for the CFExpressPro+ PCIe ExpressCard to CompactFlash Memory Card Adapter with Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard. CFExpressPro+ PCIe uses Mac OS X 10.5 native drivers.
OS X 10.4 Drivers: Mac OS X 10.4 drivers for this device * Date 2008.01.01 * 36K; CFExpressPro+ and CompactFlash card must be inserted prior to installing drivers. DO NOT USE FOR 10.5!
Windows Drivers: Windows drivers for this device * Date 2008.01.01 * 2.98MB; CFExpressPro+ and CompactFlash card must be inserted prior to installing drivers.
Windows User Guide

SKU: EXP34-ADP-CF2-02
CFExpressPro+ PCIe ExpressCard to CompactFlash Memory Card Adapter