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Is ExpressCard technology compatible with PC Card technology?

April 26, 2017card compatible expresscard pc Technology

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Is ExpressCard technology compatible with PC Card technology?

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No, the PC Card interface uses either an ISA-based 16-bit or PCI-based 32-bit parallel interface through a 68 contact pin-and-socket connector. The ExpressCard interface uses high-speed PCI Express or USB 2.0 serial interfaces through a 26 contact high-performance beam-on-blade connector. These technologies are not compatible with each other and moving forward to the high performance, compatibility and cost savings of these modern interfaces required sacrificing compatibility with the older PC Card Standard.All new DellTM Inspiron and XPS notebooks are equipped with ExpressCard slots. The Dell Wireless 5700 and Dell Wireless 5510 Mobile Broadband ExpressCards use the USB 2.0 serial interface. Q: How much does mobile broadband cost? A: mobile broadband requires dedicated hardware in your notebook and a subscription to a data service plan with Vodafone. Detailed pricing is available here: www.business.vodafone.com/dell/uk/tariffQ: Where is Mobile Broadband coverage available? A: You can