PCM-CFLASH-2 Compact Flash Disk PC/104 MODULE PC/104 Module FEATURES � PC/104 Compatible Flash disk adapter module � Supports Type I or II Compact Flash Cards and IBM microdrives. Features offer: • Up to 1 Gigabyte capacity  Compatible with DOS, Windows, Linux, Qnx and other Operating Systems that support standard IDE/ATA interfaces  True IDE Mode compatible means that no special drivers or Flash file system is required  On-card automatic power management  Small size card  Resistant to dirt, shock, vibration and temperature  Low power consumption  Proven reliability � Master/Slave operation for multiple drive support � LED provides visual status during data transfer � Two 0.1 inch or 2mm IDE connectors provide easy cabling option for multiple board or drives � Supports 3.3 and 5 volt CF Cards CF cards consume typically less than five percent of the � Remote mounting configuration available power required by 1.8" and 2.5" disk drives. Compact- � Replaces PCM-CFlash module CFlash cards support both 3.3V and 5V operation and can be interchanged between either system. However, The PCM-CFlash-2 is an adapter module that links a Type the PCM-CFlash-2 board requires +5V. I or II CompactFlash memory card to an IDE (ATA) inter- face. The adapter is small and designed to mount on a A CF card contains an onboard intelligent controller PC/104 stack for use with embedded systems. The that manages interface protocols, data storage and re- result is that a system can support removable solid state trieval as well as ECC, defect handling and diagnostics, mass storage while offering full hard disk software com- power management and clock control. patibility with nearly all operating systems. CF cards currently are available in capacities from 8MB FUNCTIONAL CAPABILITY to 1GB. Storage densities can effectively be doubled with the use of compression software. PCM-CFlash-2 Module - The PCM-CFlash-2 is a small, PC/104 compatible 3.6" x 3.8" (90mm x 96mm), adapter CF cards are available in three temperature ranges: o o o o module. This module enables a user to support a Type 1 Commercial (0 C to +65 C), Enhanced (-25 C to +75 C) o o or II CompactFlash (CF) memory card or IBM micro- and Industrial (-40 C to +85 C). Not all vendors offer drive both mechanically and electrically while providing these various operational temperature ranges. quick and easy installation and removal. It also operates as the boot disk if no other disk is installed in the sys- To get more information about CF products or mem- tem. bers please contact the CompactFlash Association's web site located at http://www.compactflash.org. CompactFlash Overview - CompactFlash (CF) is a small, removable mass storage device for use in com- Interface - The PCM-CFlash-2 module links the CF card mercial and industrial applications. CF cards are a to the host computer through its ATA/IDE interface. worldwide industry standard which have been shipping The PCM-CFlash-2 grounds pin 9 of the 50-pin connec- since 1995. CF cards are the size of a matchbox, 1.7" x tor that automatically configures the CF card to support 1.4" (43mm x 36mm) and weigh only a half ounce. True IDE mode. This mode is electrically compatible CompactFlash cards are designed with Flash technol- with an IDE disk drive. Since the CF memory card's log- ogy, a non-volatile storage solution that does not require ical interface is based on the long-standing AT Attachment a battery to retain data indefinitely. (ATA) standard, software compatibility is not a problem. Data Cables - A 40-pin ribbon cable links the PCM-CFlash-2-40 module and IDE interface. WinSystems offers the optional CBL-126, a #28 AWG 40-pin ribbon cable, in various lengths. Each cable end has a female 40-pin ribbon cable, with strain relief. This cable is not supplied with the module. Monitor LED - A red light emitting diode (LED) provides visual status information during data transfers. Mounting Configuration - The PCM-CFlash-2 can be installed anywhere in a 16-bit PC/104 stack. Only the +5V power is taken from the bus. No address, data or control signals are required. Two 0.6-inch spacers and their corresponding hardware are shipped with each unit to help secure the module in a PC/104 stack. If PC/104 stack mounting is not desired, then a version of the module is offered called the ADP-CFlash-2. The PC/104 stackthrough connectors are removed and a 4- pin power connector is added to offer other mounting options. The CompactFlash 50-pin connector is then moved by 0.725 inches to allow a CF card to extend beyond the edge of the board. PCM-CFLASH-2 BLOCK DIAGRAM SPECIFICATIONS CompactFlash cards include an intelligent microcon- troller with an ATA/IDE interface so that it appears to Mechanical be a standard IDE disk drive to the software. Virtually Dimensions: 3.6” x 3.8” (90mm x 96mm) all operating systems including Windows, Linux, DOS, OS-9000, QNX, Lynx, plus utilities and applications pro- Connectors grams support an IDE interface. IDE Interface: Two, 40-pin 0.100”grid (PCM-CFlash-2-40) Two, 44-pin 0.100”grid (PCM-CFlash-2-44) Master/Slave Mode - The PCM-CFlash-2 operates in any FlashDrive: 50-pin 2mm grid of four modes. The first mode is standalone with no PC/104: 16-bit stackthrough other IDE device attached. Second is as a master to a slave PCM-CFlash-2 module. The third is as a secondary Environmental drive to another PCM-CFlash-2 module. And the fourth o o Operating temperature (without drives): -40 C to +85 C is as a secondary drive to an IDE harddisk. The PCM- CFlash-2 can not be the master to an IDE hard drive ORDERING INFORMATION CF Protection - A circuit on the PCM-CFlash-2 module PCM-CFlash-2-40 CompactFlash PC/104 module, 40-pin protects the CF card if it is removed or inserted while (with no CF card) the power is on. If the card is not fully inserted into the ADP-CFlash-2-40 Compact Flash Adapter module, 40-pin socket then power is automatically removed from Vcc (with no CF card) pins 13 and 38 on the CompactFlash card connector. PCM-CFlash-2-44 CompactFlash PC/104 module, 44-pin (with no CF card) IDE Cable Interface - The onboard IDE connectors ADP-CFlash-2-44 Compact Flash Adapter module, 44-pin are keyed to prevent the cable from being plugged in (with no CF card) backwards. There are two identical IDE connectors on CBL-126-1 5.5 inch 40-pin IDE ribbon cable opposite sides of the PCM-CFlash-2 to allow the CF Cards Contact Crucial Memory via maximum flexibility for routing data cables. www.winsystems.com 715 Stadium Drive • Arlington, Texas 76011 • (817) 274-7553 • http://www.winsystems.com