If you need to use your PCMCIA card, but your new computer or laptop lacks a PCMCIA adapter, use our usb2pcmcia card to convert your USB port into a virtual PCMCIA adapter.
ROHS compliant - Yes, recommended for customers in the European Union, and all other countries.
Dimensions: 2.6 X 3.25 X 0.8 inches, 6.5 X 8.2 X 1.8 centimeters
Based on the USB 2.0 interface, the USB2PCMCIA-R allows plugging and handling of: - either +3.3V - or, +5V 16-bit ’PC Card’ type PCMCIA card. This can be any standard or custom 16-bit PCMCIA card (Type I, II, or III).
The USB2PCMCIA-R does not support 32-bit ’Card Bus’ PCMCIA cards.
ARS Technologies offers support for 32-bit ’Card Bus’ PCMCIA cards with the - SSI2 PCMCIA card.
The usb2pcmcia-r offers simple migration from PCMCIA form factor to USB; full access to memory and I/O space of the PCMCIA card; and handling of IRQ events.
The usb2pcmcia-r functions on these Operating Systems:
Windows - XP, Server 2003, Vista, Server 2008, 7, 8.1, 10
Linux - 3.x.xx and later kernels, x86 (32/64bit) and ARM processors (raspberry pi)
The ARS Technologies software developers kit, SDKBUS ,is available for converting the software of the PCMCIA card to work on USB, if needed. Color: The usb2pcmcia comes in a clear plastic box. Our engineers have re-designed the clear enclosure for the USB2PCMCIA-R so that it is more stable.
Do you need the sdkbus? The SDKBUS is for developers. Otherwise, our hardware comes with all the software and drivers you will need.