PC Card Controller Invades Embedded Arena

Adding to the Xpand104 line of modular PC/104 PC Card controller boards is a single-slot adapter that is said to easily add Type I, II, or III functionality to an embedded computer. The adapter integrates an XT/AT PC Card slot together with an Intel PCMCIA-to-ISA bus controller and is compatible with PCMCIA V2.1 and JEIDA V4.1 standards. It requires a single 5V supply for operation and is available with operating temperature ranges of 0°C to +70°C and -40°C to +85°C. Other features include buffered signals for hot swapping, low power consumption, a suspend mode, programmable memory, I/O windows, and jumperless IRQ steering. Price is $94/100. PARVUS CORP., Salt Lake City, UT. (801) 483-1533.