From: Kevin LaCombe (the_droner_at_yahoo.com)
Date: Mon Sep 09 2002 - 11:06:50 PDT
Type III cards are thicker. One door (dust protector)
will stay closed when using the type I or type II
cards. Both open to fit the type III cards.
Here is info from www.pcmcia.org
Frequently Asked Questions About PC Card Technology
What are the different card types?
The PC Card Standard provides physical specifications
for three types of PC Cards, with additional
provisions for extended cards. All three card types
measure the same length and width and use the same
68-pin connector.
Because they differ only in thickness, a thinner card
can be used in a thicker slot, but a thicker card can
not be used in a thinner slot.
+==========+=========+=========+=======================
| | Length | Width | Thickness | Typical
Usage*
+==========+=========+=========+===========+===========
| Type I | 85.6 mm | 54.0 mm | 3.3 mm | Memory
(SRAM,Flash,etc)
+----------+---------+---------+-----------+-----------
| Type II | " | " | 5.0 mm | I/O
(Modem,LAN,etc)
+----------+---------+---------+-----------+-----------
| Type III | " | " | 10.5 mm | Rotating
Mass Storage
+----------+---------+---------+-----------+-----------
* While any card can theoretically be used for any
device, due to their size differences, the card types
each fit the needs of different applications.
For more about the content of the PC Card Standard,
see "A Detailed Overview of the PC Card Standard" at
http://www.pc-card.com.
Timothy wrote -
"Excuse the dumb question, "Why did apple give us
eMate users an
extra-thick door? (2 doors actually? if there is only
one card that
can go in?
Inquiring minds.. (don't read the FAQ & its probably
in there!!)
Timothy,
Phoenix, AZ USA"
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