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Please note that the PCMCIA Association has been dissolved and all Standards and activities, including the ExpressCard Compliance Program, will be managed going forward by the USB Implementer's Forum.

ExpressCard Standard Release 1.2
PC Card Standard Release 8.0
PCMCIA Developer's Guide
PCMCIA System Architecture
CardBus System Architecture
PCI Express System Architecture
PCI System Architecture
USB System Architecture
FireWire System Architecture
Plug and Play System Architecture


 ExpressCard Standard Release 2.0

ExpressCard Standard
Publisher:
PCMCIA

Pages:
74 Pages (PDF File)
Weight:
0 lbs.
Author:
PCMCIA
Price:
FREE
(Members)
$2500.00*
(Non-members)

PCMCIA developed the ExpressCard standard to carry forward the benefits of 'plug-in' I/O cards to the next generation of personal computing devices. The ExpressCard Standard includes all electrical interface and mechanical specifications for ExpressCard technology. The ExpressCard Standard Release 2.0, released in February 2009, now includes support for both SuperSpeed USB 3.0 and PCI Express 2.0 each at 5 Gb/s.

ExpressCard advantages:

  • A Smaller (34 mm x 75 mm or 54 mm x 75 mm) and Faster PC Card Solution
  • Suitable for Mobile and Desktop Systems
  • Supports USB 2.0, 3.0 and PCI Express Applications
  • Lower System and Card Complexity
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* PCMCIA strongly encourages all companies interested in developing ExpressCard products to join PCMCIA at at least the Affiliate level at $2,500/year, which includes a free copy of the ExpressCard Standard. However, those companies who wish to purchase the ExpressCard Standard without joining and signing the Membership Agreement may still do so at the same cost.

 PC Card Standard Release 8.0

PC Card Standard
Publisher:
PCMCIA

Pages:
1200 and CD-ROM
Weight:
10 lbs.
Author:
PCMCIA
Price:
$50.00
(Members)
$499.00
(Non-members)

The PC Card Standard contains the physical, electrical, and software specifications for the PC Card technology. This includes the traditional 16-bit PC Card interface, the 32-Bit CardBus interface, Power Management, Zoomed Video (ZV), Multiple-Functionality, 3/5 volt operation, advanced power management standards.
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 The PCMCIA Developer's Guide Third Edition

Developer
Publisher:
PCMCIA

Pages:
650 and CD-ROM
Weight:
4 lb.
Author:
Michael T. Mori and W. Dean Welder
Price:
$89.95
This comprehensive guide to the PC Card Standard covers all aspects of PC Card product design including card/host hardware and software design. Extensive directory information lists the sources for cards, components, development tools and software. CD-ROM enclosed contains PC Card related utilities, manufacturer datasheets and sample source code.

This third edition includes new information on CardBus, Zoomed Video, CompactFlash, SmartMedia, and Miniature Card. This title is available only through PCMCIA.

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 System Architecture Series

Architecture
Publisher:
Addison Wesley

Weight:
2 lbs. each
14 lbs. bundle
Author:
Don Anderson and Tom Shanley (Mindshare)
Price:
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A crisply written set of guides to the most important PC standards. Each title explains from a programmer's perspective the architecture, features, and operations of systems built using a specific chip or hardware specification.

PCMCIA System Architecture $39.99
CardBus System Architecture $44.99
PCI Express System Architecture $69.99
PCI System Architecture Fourth Edition $54.99
USB System Architecture $44.99
Plug and Play System Architecture $39.99
FireWire System Architecture $44.99

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PCMCIA is actively seeking out additional publications that address topics related to the ExpressCard and PC Card industry, so be sure to check back here to see the latest offerings. If you publish a book that would be of interest to ExpressCard/PC Card developers that you would like to see here, please contact office@pcmcia.org.

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