ExpressCard 34 to PCMCIA PC Card and CardBus Read-Writer DuelAdapter 1 Slot
The ExpressCard to PCMCIA PC Card and CardBus Read-Writer DuelAdapter™ is designed to connect the new generation of ExpressCard equipped laptops with legacy PCMCIA 32-Bit PC CardBus and 16-Bit PC Cards. This cross-platform device seamlessly converts data at the highest throughput speed from PC Cards designed for cellular broadband, wireless networking, video, audio and memory expansion to the new ExpressCard format.
Using special electronics to convert PCMCIA PC Card input to an ExpressCard compatible signal, the adapter can reach transfer rates up to the full 2.5Gbit/sec supported by the ExpressCard interface--five times faster than USB 2.0. The adapter works with ExpressCard equipped laptops or desktops running Windows XP and Mac OS X operating systems. Installation is a snap and the DuelAdapter™ has been tested with a wide range of existing PC Cards including: Panasonic P2 cards, and 3G wireless cards from Sprint, Cingular, T-Mobile, and Verizon. If the drivers exist on a supported platform for a specific PC Card, then it should work without any issues. DuelAdapter™ comes with a one year limited warranty. Please check the Unsupported Systems List before purchasing.
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| EXP34-DA-001
ExpressCard 34 to PCMCIA PC Card and CardBus Read-Writer DuelAdapter 1 Slot product at end of life, for a suitable replacement see Express2PCC [EXP34-DA-002] |
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Features and Specifications
- Features
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- Windows XP and Mac OS X compatible
- Works great with Panasonic P2 Cards!
- Fits in 34mm or 54mm ExpressCard slots
- Works with standard PCMCIA 32-Bit PC CardBus and 16-Bit PC Cards
- Connects PCMCIA PC Cards to ExpressCard equipped notebook and desktop computers
- Also works with CompactFlash, Memory Stick, MMC SD Card, and other consumer memory cards using suitable adapters
- Data transfer rate up to ExpressCard maximum, limited by PC Card application
- Convenient 2-part module with cable for easy desktop configuration
- Easy driver installation and set up
- Warranty Information
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- 1 Year Limited Warranty
- System Requirements PC
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- Please check the Unsupported Systems List before purchasing.
- ExpressCard 54 or 34 equipped PC
- Windows XP and Vista
- Drivers must exist for any PC Card being used
- System Requirements Mac
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- ExpressCard 54 or 34 equipped Mac (ie. MacBook Pro)
- Mac OS X 10.6 (NOTICE: The DuelAdapter does not support Apple SNOW LEOPARD software upgrade)
- Mac OS X 10.5 (no drivers required)
- Mac OS X 10.4.8 (on CD-ROM)
- Mac OS X 10.4.9 and 10.4.10 drivers are available for download from Duel System's download site.
- Drivers must exist for any PC Card being used
- DEVICES KNOWN NOT TO WORK
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- Village Tronic has informed their customers that their VTBook product does not work with the DuelAdapter.
- SYSTEMS KNOWN NOT TO WORK
- The following systems have ExpressCard firmware issues and are known not to work with the DuelAdapter. Some other ExpressCard equipped computers may also have compatibility issues, this list is by no means comprehensive.
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- Allienware M5550
- Allienware M5551
- Dell Latitude 131L
- HP/Compaq DV2416US
- HP/Compaq DV6000 Series Models
- HP/Compaq DV9000 Series Models
- Nobilis N4026
- Sony VAIO VGN-CR123 E
- Sony VAIO VGN-CR203 E
- Sony VAIO VGN-F2180 E/B
- Toshiba Satellite A205 6468
- Toshiba Satellite P205
- Toshiba Satellite S4607
- Toshiba Satellite S4807
- Toshiba Satellite X205
- Macs Running Mac OS X 10.6 and above
- Chipset
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- TI
- Bus Interface
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- Host: ExpressCard
- Peripheral: PCMCIA 32-Bit PC CardBus Cards
- Peripheral: PCMCIA 16-Bit PC Cards
- Connectors
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- Host: ExpressCard 34
- Peripheral: up to Type II PCMCIA PC Card
- Performance
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- Up to the full ExpressCard specification (x1 PCI Express)
- Limited by maximum data rate of PC Card used
- PCMCIA PC Card Compatibility
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- 16-Bit PCMCIA PC Cards
- 32-Bit CardBus PC Cards
- Wide Area Network cellular cards
- 802.11a/b/g wireless LAN cards
- ATA Flash Cards and Drives
- Port expansion cards
- Ethernet LAN cards
- Memory cards
- Modem cards
- Package Includes
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- DuelAdapter ExpressCard to PC Card Adapter
- 1-year limited warranty and support card
- Product registration card
- Driver CD-ROM
- Install Guide
- Physical Characteristics
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- Dimensions Interface Module: 34 x 110 x 15mm
- Dimensions Interconnect Cable: 225 x 6mm diameter
- Dimensions PC Card Module: 72 x 141 x 26mm
- Weight: 115g (approximate)
- Electrical Characteristics
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- Meets all PCMCIA and ExpressCard requirements
- 3.3V ± 0.3V @ 500mA (max.) directly from ExpressCard socket
- Approvals: UL, CE, FCC, RoHS
Support
ExpressCard FAQ for ExpressCard 34 and ExpressCard 54- Answers a broad range of ExpressCard questions including form factor, compatibility, etc.
Drivers For DuelAdapter- Drivers for this device, including BETA drivers for Mac OS X 10.4.9.
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Links for P2 Drivers
- Links to P2 drivers for Windows and Mac OS X, to use in conjunction with DuelAdapters
Troubleshooting Guide- Troubleshooting guide for Windows XP
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Troubleshooting Guide
- Troubleshooting guide for Mac OS X
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Notice to Customers Running Mac OS X
- Due to a peripherals management limitation in Mac OS X, the MacBook Pro or other Apple computers must be restarted before reinserting the DuelAdapter into the ExpressCard card slot. We are actively working with Apple and expect to have this situation corrected in a future Mac OS X release. Please check this page for updates.
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Running Cingular's Sierra Wireless Air Card 860 under the DuelAdapter
- How-to for AC860 with Windows XP
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Unsupported Systems List
- List of systems have ExpressCard firmware issues and are known not to work with the DuelAdapter. Some other ExpressCard equipped computers may also have compatibility issues, this list is by no means comprehensive.
- Duel Adapter is a trademark of Methode Electronics, Inc.
