Description

CompactFlash for Embedded Systems

Adding a solid state storage device to an embedded computer has never been easier. With Serial ATA (SATA) support, the A1203-ADA-CF3 adapter allows system builders to use a CompactFlash card anywhere a SATA disk can be used. A jumper is provided to drive an activity LED. When a CompactFlash card is installed in the socket the host computer ‘sees’ a standard ATA type mass-storage device.

Write Protect

The A1203-ADA-CF3 adapter also provides a jumper selection option to write-protect the contents of the CompactFlash card. When enabled, the host computer is prohibited from modifying the contents of the CF card. This enables system assemblers to pre-load a bootable image on a card and ensure that it will not be tampered with. The jumper can be wired to a user-accessible switch if desired to allow for systems where the write-protection needs to be controlled in the field.

Specifications

• Connectors
• 1 x Serial ATA data&power (7+15 pin)
  
• 1 x CompactFlash TypeI/II
• 1 x 4 pin 100mil heade jumper block
  
• Input Voltage
• +5.0V +/- 5%
• Power Consumption
• 0.995 Watts (typical CF card operating UDMA mode)
  
• Form Factor
  
• Compatible with SFF SATA disk sockets
• Bus Specification Compliance
• ATA-
• SATA I (1.5Gbit/sec)
• Bus Transfer Modes
• Depends on installed CompactFlash Card
• PIO, DMA and UDMA(0,1) supported
• Agency Approval
• Pending
• Storage Environment
• -40C to +85C
• 5% to 90% non-condensing relative humidity
• Operating Environment
• +0C to +70C, 0CFM ambient air flow
  
• 5% to 90% non-condensing relative humidity
  

Support

There are no drivers or support software required for this device.

See you Astek sales representative for a list of known OS/Motherboard combinations which are certified to work with the A1203-ADA-CF2. 

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