PCMCIA System Architecture:
16-bit PC Cards

Author: Don Anderson Publisher: Addison Wesley Weight: 2 lbs. Pages: 440 "The realization of full compatibility and interoperability with PC Card technology is built on a thorough understanding of PC Card architecture. PCMCIA System Architecture explains this architecture with a systematic approach that is clear and concise." - Michael J. Homic, Engineering Manager; Dell Computer Corporation Description PCMCIA System Architecture: 16-bit PC Cards, describes PC Card hardware and software interfaces and their relationships to overall system design. Developed by the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA) and the Japan Electronic Industries Development Association (JEIDA), the PC Card Standard defines a standard hardware and software interface for small removable 16-bit cards. The PC Card Standard also defines a new 32-bit PC Card called CardBus. For more information of this standard see CardBus System Architecture. PCMCIA expert Don Anderson provides a comprehensive treatment of the interface including: socket interface card information structure (CIS) host adapter requirements card electrical interface bus cycle control address translation low voltage support translation of card interrupts card event notification DMA socket interface enabling and configuring PC Cards card and socket services This book also examines an adapter implementation using Cirrus Logic CL-PD6722. If you design or test hardware or software that involves 16-bit PC Cards, PCMCIA System Architecture is an essential, time-saving tool. About the Author... Don Anderson passes on his wealth of experience in digital electronics and computer design by training engineers, programmers, and technicians for MindShare. Back to Bookstore

Chapter Titles The Problem The PCMCIA Solution Tying the Pieces Together The Physical Specifications The Memory-only Socket Interface The Memory or I/O Interface The DMA Interface The ATA Interface The AIMS Interface The PC Card Host Bus Adapter The Card Information Structure (CIS) Function Configuration Registers An SRAM Card Example A Flash Card Example A Fax/Modem Example An ATA PC Card Example A Multiple Function PC Card Example The Configuration Process Socket Services Card Services Client Drivers Booting from PC Cards Execute In Place (XIP) ExCA (Quickswap) An Example HBA - The CL-PD6722 Appendix A: SRAM CIS Example Appendix B: Flash Memory CIS Example Appendix C: Fax/Modem Tuple Example Appendix D: ATA Disk CIS Example Appendix E: Metaformat Layers 2,3, and 4 Appendix F: References Glossary