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PCMCIA DEVICE [3 records]

Record 1 2005-11-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Semiconductors (Electronics)
  • Computer Memories
  • Photography
CONT

Compact Flash Type II : The only difference between Type 1 and Type II is the size of the package, slightly thicker at 5. 5 mm compared to Type I's 3. 3 mm. The large package size allows for larger capacities, notably IBM's successful Microdrive ie a Type II device with capacities of 340, 512 and 1 GB. As with Type I devices Type II devices can be used in a PCMCIA [Personal Computer Memory Card International Association] slot with an adapter.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Semi-conducteurs (Électronique)
  • Mémoires (Informatique)
  • Photographie
OBS

Pluriel : des flashs ou des flashes.

OBS

flashs (pl.) : Cette graphie, puisée des Rectifications de l'orthographe recommandées par le Conseil supérieur de la langue française, est attestée dans le Petit Robert (2004).

Spanish

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Record 2 2004-03-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Computer Hardware
  • Computer Memories
DEF

A credit card-size device that plugs into a small slot on a notebook computer.

OBS

There are numerous devices available as PCMCIA cards - the most common being network cards and modems. Each card is based on standards established by the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA).

OBS

Even if the term "PCMCIA card" has been replaced by "PC card", it is still largely used.

OBS

The Dictionary of New Media is available at: <a href="http://hepdigital.com/" title="http://hepdigital.com">http://hepdigital.com</a>.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Matériel informatique
  • Mémoires (Informatique)
DEF

Petite carte de la taille d'une carte de crédit que l'on insère dans la fente d'un ordinateur portatif.

OBS

Il existe une grande variété de ces cartes, les plus connues étant les cartes et réseau et les cartes modem. Chacune d'entre elles doit satisfaire aux normes établies par la Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA).

Spanish

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Record 3 2002-07-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Computer Memories
  • Computer Hardware
DEF

A device that allows the use of memory cards in a PCMCIA slot.

OBS

The adapter accepts the smaller memory card and transfers its connections to a standard PCMCIA connection.

OBS

PCMCIA stands for Personal Computer Memory Card International Association.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mémoires (Informatique)
  • Matériel informatique
DEF

Dispositif qui permet l'utilisation d'une carte mémoire sur un ordinateur portable.

OBS

PCMCIA est l'abréviation de Personal Computer Memory Card International Association.

Spanish

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