Synchrotech MicroU2E-MV USB 2.0 to USB Mode ExpressCard Adapter

Those looking to use ExpressCards (both 35 and 54 size types) with Macs and PCs and laptops that lack ExpressCard readers may be interested in Synchrotech’s new MicroU2E-MV USB 2.0 to USB Mode ExpressCard Adapter which, whilst limited to working with USB-based cards (the device will not work with PCIe-based ExpressCards), will undoubtedly be welcomes by those who are looking to add wireless functions such as WLAN or cellular (3G) broadband  for which Synchrotech’s adapter is optimised.

Synchrotech MicroU2E-MV Features and Specifications:

Features

• USB bus powered, no power adapter required
• Compatible with all USB 2.0-MODE ExpressCards including many WLAN, WiMax, 3G (HSDPA and CDMA) and memory
• Compact and portable design with low power consumption
• Up to USB High Speed 480Mbps (Megabits) interface access to host systems with USB 2.0
• LED indicator for Activity
• Easy Installation
• RoHS Compliant
• CE Approved

Host Connection

• USB 2.0

Devices Accepted

• USB 2.0 Based ExpressCard | 34 or ExpressCard | 54 (NOT COMPATIBLE with any PCIe based ExpressCards – examples include SATA, FireWire, Gigabit Ethernet, USB 2.0, etc).

System Requirements

• PCs with USB running Windows ME/2000/XP/Server 2003/Vista or later
• Macs with USB running Mac OS X
• Macs with USB running Mac OS 8.6 or later or Mac OS X
• Unsupported, but known to work with USB 2.0 capable BSD and Linux distributions

Transfer Rates

• High Speed 480Mbps (Megabits)

Electrical Characteristics

• Operational Voltage: DC +5.0 Volts ± 5% direct from USB
• Power Requirement: 100 to 600mA (max.)
• Power Provided: 3.3 Volts at 1000mA (max.) to ExpressCard
• Power Provided: 1.5 Volts at 650mA (max.) to ExpressCard

Certifications

• FCC Class B
• CE Class B

Operating Environment

• Temperature operating: 0° C to 50° C
• Relative Humidity operating: 20-85% non-condensing

Physical Dimensions

• 45.9 x 58.2 x 13.4mm (WLD)
• 14.2g

Synchrotech’s MicroU2E-MV USB 2.0 to USB Mode ExpressCard Adapter is available now for $48.

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