These PCI universal PC card readers/bridges below will simplify your life in data transfer between your palmtops, cameras, laptops, desktops and other data collection devices. Please click on the following models.
   

   
These readers support not only storage cards (ATA flash, PCMCIA hard drive, linear flash*, SRAM*, compact flash**, smartmedia**, microdrive**, memory stick**, Multimedia (MMC)**, etc.) as well as other non-storage cards ( ethernet, modem, wireless LAN, wireless modem, SCSI, serial I/O,  PCMCIA-to-IDE, etc.).

* Linear flash & SRAM cards may need third-party software to work under Win NT and 2000. Please see note at http://www.psism.com/sram.htm
** Need PCMCIA adapter.

Note: 

1. If you use Compaq Deskpro EN, EN (SFF) and EN (SFF-v) Series computers or Dell Dimension 4100 and other PCs using Intel 815 chipset motherboard, BOIS upgrade may be needed in order to avoid hardware conflicts.

2. You do not need a driver for for these PCI-based PC card readers/writers under Windows XP. Let Win XP to find these readers and install native driver automatically.

3. We do not guarantee these readers/writers will work under UNIX or Linux system. 

PCI BUS 1 REAR
ACCESS SLOT PC CARD DRIVE                                  
Model PCD-101CS (Ricoh R5C475II chipset)

    
Features:

• Model PCD-101S: One rear-access socket supports 3.3V/5V 16-bit PC cards
  Model PCD-101CS:  One rear-access socket supports 3.3/5/12V 16-bit & 32-bit cardbus PC cards

• Complies with PCI Local Bus Specification 2.1

• Complies with PCMCIA PC Card 95  Standard Specification

• Supports Type I, Type II, Type III PC Card Sockets

• Supports all kinds of PC Card HOT-SWAPPING features (except Win NT)

• Win NT does not support hot-swapping. You may need CardWare drivers for Win NT to make PC cards hot-swappable.

• Active LED indication of busy

• No need for any ISA IRQ Board

• Supports Windows 95, 98, 98SE, 2000 & Linux *(see note at top). Do not need driver when installed under Win XP. Windows NT driver is optional.

• Supports ATA Flash Card, CF Card w/ CF Adapter, SM w/ SM Adapter, IBM Microdrive, type III Hard Drive, Sony Memory Stick w/ Stick Adapter, Linear Flash Cards (AMD, Intel II & II+, etc. chipsets), SRAM Card, Fax Modem Card, LAN Card, Wireless LAN card, I/O card, etc.

• PCI interface card dimension: 4 3/4"x 3 9/16"

• Max. Power Supply on sockets:
  VCC at 3.3V for 1A
  VCC at 5.0V for 1A
  VPP at 5.0V for 250mA
  VPP at 12V for 250mA

• 1 year warranty

PCI BUS 2 REAR
ACCESS SLOTS CARDBUS CARD DRIVE              
Model PCD-202CS uses Ricoh R5C476II chipset
Model PCD-TP-202CS uses TI 1420PDV chipset

  

The PCD-TP-202CS & PCD-202CS PCMCIA Card Drives are the most economical method to add PCMCIA functionalities to the desktop PCs. The Interface Card is an AT PCI card which adds two PCMCIA sockets on the rear of the computer. These PCMCIA Card Drives provide a rear-access PC Card socket solution for the desktop users. They support one Type III PC Card or two Type I or II PC Cards. 

Note: 

1. Model PCD-TP-202CS is more compatible with various motherboards. If you have a Compaq Deskpro model PC and/or if you use a wireless modem or wireless LAN card, this model is preferred. This model is recomanded by Ray Marine for their wireless applications.

2. If you use a 32-bit Cardbus card, Win 98SE may not be automatically detect it. You need to go to control panel to "Add Hardware", the, the card will be detected.

Features:

• Two rear-access sockets support both 32-bit CardBus PC Cards and 16-bit PC Cards, 3.3V, 5V & 12V

• Complies with PCI Local Bus Specification 2.1

• Complies with PCMCIA PC Card 95 / CardBus standard specification

• Supports Type I, Type II, Type III PC card sockets

• Supports all kinds of PC Card HOT-SWAPPING feature (except Win NT)

• Win NT does not support hot-swapping. You may need CardWare drivers for Win NT to make PC cards hot-swappable.

• Active LED indication of busy

• No need for any ISA IRQ Board

• Supports Windows 95, 98, 98SE, 2000, XP & Linux *(see note at top). Do not need driver when installed under Win XP.  Windows NT driver is optional.

• Supports ATA Flash Card, CF Card w/ CF Adapter, SM w/ SM Adapter, IBM Microdrive, type III Hard Drive, Sony Memory Stick +Stick Adapter, Linear Flash Cards (AMD, Intel II & II+, etc. chipsets), SRAM Card, Fax Modem Card, LAN Card, Wireless LAN card, I/O card, Cardbus card, etc.

• PCI interface card dimension: 6"x3.5"

• Max. Power Supply on sockets:
  VCC at 3.3V for 1A
  VCC at 5.0V for 1A
  VPP at 5.0V for 250mA
  VPP at 12V for 250mA

• 1 year warranty

Please click here for pricing and other information.
    

FRONT ACCESS 2-SLOT PC CARD DRIVE            
Model PCD-220E (Ricoh R5C476II chipset), Elan driver (discontinued)
Model PCD-220S (TI PCI1420PDV chipset), Softex driver  
PCD-220E model uses Ricoh chipset and it may not work well on certain Compaq computers. If you use a Compaq computer (especially one of the Deskpro models), please buy model PCD-220S or PC750. 
If installation problems arise, please click here for tech support.

Model: PCD-220S

PCMCIA Card Drive uses friendly access to the PC. The two built-in PCMCIA sockets in the 3.5" front Drive Unit came with the ribbon cables that connects the Interface Card. This PCMCIA Card Drive provides two front-access PCMCIA sockets solution for the desktop PC. There are two PC Card sockets that can be used for one Type III PC Card and one Type II PC Card simultaneously in this unit. It fully supports for all of your PC Cards.

• Two front-access 3.3V & 5V, 16-bit (PCMCIA 2.1 / JEIDA 4.2) PC Card Sockets.

• Complies with PCI Local Bus Specification 2.1.

• Complies with PCMCIA PC Card 95 Standard Specification.

• Supports Type I, Type II, type III PC Card Sockets.

• Active LED indication of busy.

• PCMCIA front panel fits both 3.5" and 5.25" desktop drive bays.

• No need for any ISA IRQ Board.

• Supports Windows 95, 98, 98SE, 2000, XP & Linux *(see note at top). Do not need driver when installed under Win XP. Model PCD-220E also supports Win NT4.

• Supports all kinds of PC Card HOT-SWAPPING feature (except Win NT)

• Win NT does not support hot-swapping. You may need  CardWare drivers for Win NT to make PC cards hot-swappable.

• Supports ATA Flash Card, CF Card w/ CF Adapter, SM w/ SM Adapter, IBM Microdrive, type III Hard Drive, Sony Memory Stick +Stick Adapter, Linear Flash Cards (AMD, Intel II & II+, etc. chipsets), SRAM Card, Fax Modem Card, LAN Card, Wireless LAN card, I/O card, etc.

• Max. Power Supply on sockets:
  VCC at 3.3V for 1A
  VCC at 5.0V for 1A
  VPP at 5.0V for 250mA
  VPP at 12V for 250mA

• PCI interface card dimension: 6"x3.5"

Please click here for pricing and other information.
    

WARRANTY                                                         

The above products all have a 1 year limited warranty.

    
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Please e-mail us at psi@psism.com or call (301) 572-2168 to inquire. We accept Visa, MasterCard, and American Express as well as government and university POs.  COD payments and international orders are also accepted but may require additional fees.