PCMCIA ATA Card Replacements
Industrial-grade replacements for obsolete SanDisk and SiliconSystems PCMCIA ATA type II cards. Guaranteed compatibility with legacy systems requiring Type I/II PCMCIA ATA storage.
Why PCMCIA ATA Replacements?
Many industrial controllers, medical devices, network appliances, and embedded systems still rely on PCMCIA ATA flash cards that are no longer manufactured. When these legacy storage devices fail, mission-critical operations can grind to a halt. Our industrial-grade PCMCIA ATA replacements provide a reliable solution for organizations that must maintain legacy equipment while planning for future migrations.
Legacy System Compatibility
Our PCMCIA ATA cards are engineered to be 100% compatible with systems originally designed for SanDisk, SiliconSystems, Pretec, and other legacy manufacturers. We maintain strict adherence to ATA specifications and controller compatibility to ensure drop-in replacement capability.
Industrial-Grade Reliability
Unlike consumer-grade storage, our PCMCIA ATA cards feature SLC NAND flash, industrial temperature ranges, power loss protection, and enhanced endurance ratings. Built for 24/7 operation in harsh industrial environments.
PCMCIA ATA Card Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Form Factor | Type I / Type II PCMCIA (68-pin) |
| Interface | ATA (IDE) / PCMCIA 2.1 compliant |
| Capacities | 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, 1GB, 2GB, 4GB |
| NAND Type | SLC (Single-Level Cell) industrial-grade |
| Operating Temp | -40°C to +85°C (industrial) / 0°C to +70°C (standard) |
| Read Speed | Up to 20 MB/s (PIO Mode 4) |
| Write Speed | Up to 18 MB/s |
| Endurance | 100,000 P/E cycles (SLC) |
| Power Consumption | Typical: 150mA @ 5V / Standby: <5mA |
| MTBF | >2,000,000 hours |
| Shock Resistance | 1500G @ 0.5ms (operating) / 2000G @ 1ms (non-operating) |
| Vibration | 20G (10-2000 Hz, 3 axes) |
| Warranty | 3 years standard / 5 years extended available |
Industrial Features & Benefits
- 100% Pin-compatible with SanDisk & SiliconSystems PCMCIA ATA cards
- SLC NAND flash for maximum endurance and data retention
- Industrial temperature range (-40°C to +85°C)
- Power loss protection with capacitor backup
- Advanced wear leveling algorithms
- Bad block management
- ECC (Error Correction Code) support
- S.M.A.R.T. monitoring capability
- Conformal coating available for harsh environments
- Long-term availability guarantee (10+ years)
- Controlled BOM (Bill of Materials)
- Product Change Notification (PCN) process
Where PCMCIA ATA Cards Are Used
Industrial Automation
PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers), CNC machines, SCADA systems, industrial robots, and automated manufacturing equipment that require non-volatile storage for control programs and data logging.
Medical Devices
Legacy medical imaging equipment, patient monitoring systems, diagnostic instruments, and healthcare information systems that cannot be easily upgraded or replaced.
Aviation & Defense
Avionics systems, navigation equipment, military communication systems, and defense electronics requiring long-term storage availability and certification compliance.
Transportation
Rail systems, traffic control, fleet management, ticketing systems, and vehicle control units that rely on legacy PCMCIA storage solutions.
Network Equipment
Legacy routers, switches, firewalls, and telecommunications equipment that use PCMCIA ATA cards for firmware, configuration storage, and logging.
Energy & Utilities
Power plant control systems, smart grid infrastructure, SCADA systems, and utility monitoring equipment requiring reliable industrial storage.
Legacy Card Replacement Guide
Replacing obsolete PCMCIA ATA cards is straightforward, but proper planning ensures zero downtime and maximum compatibility. Our technical team can assist with:
- Compatibility Assessment: Verify your system requirements and identify the correct replacement card
- Data Migration: Safely clone data from old cards to new replacements
- Testing Protocol: Validate functionality before production deployment
- Lifecycle Management: Plan for long-term availability and future migrations
- Volume Pricing: Bulk orders for fleet-wide replacements
Replacement for These Legacy Cards
Our PCMCIA ATA cards are designed to replace cards from the following manufacturers that are no longer in production or have discontinued product lines:
SanDisk PCMCIA ATA
Including SanDisk ImageMate series and industrial PCMCIA flash cards
SiliconSystems ATA
Direct replacement for SiliconSystems industrial PCMCIA ATA cards
Pretec PCMCIA
Compatible with Pretec industrial flash PCMCIA ATA cards
Viking Components
Replacement for Viking industrial PCMCIA storage products
SimpleTech
Compatible with SimpleTech legacy PCMCIA flash cards
ATP Electronics
Replacement for ATP industrial PCMCIA ATA flash cards
Need PCMCIA ATA Replacements?
Contact our industrial storage specialists to discuss your legacy system requirements, receive compatibility verification, and get a quote for PCMCIA ATA card replacements.
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