Personal Computer Memory Card International Association) : A standard that allows interchangability of various computing components on the same connector. The PCMCIA standard is designed to support input/ output devices, including memory, fax/modem, SCSI, and networking products .
n. A credit-card-sized adapter that adds function to a mobile computing device. PC Cards can also be used with other personal computing devices that support them. This type of card was formerly called a PCMCIA Card.
A small form-factor memory card used with mobile computers, handheld, sub-notebook, desktop personal computers, industrial controllers, laser printers, and other devices. Formerly known as PCMCIA card.
Communication cards roughly the size of a credit card that fit into the small PC Card slot of portable computers or other networking devices. Formerly called PCMCIA cards, these adapters offer Ethernet access, data/fax/modem capability and other services to portable computers.
Three types of credit-card-sized cards plug into portable computers (and some desktop models) to add and remove RAM, modems, network adapters, hard disks, and other devices without requiring that you open the box. The original Type I PC Card is 3.3mm thick, a format used mainly to add. RAM. Type II cards are thicker(5.0mm) and often are used for modems and LAN adapters (though they're also used for RAM). Type III cards are much thicker (10.5mm) and often are used for hard disks and radio devices.
A hardware token compliant with standards promulgated by the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA) providing expansion capabilities to computers, including the facilitation of information security.
Also referred to as a PCMCIA Card. It is a card that stores information and is often used with notebooks. A PC Card may function as a modem, or act as a connection between a mobile phone and a notebook. (Card adapter)
Wireless functionality can be added to notebook computers through the use of a removable network card which is inserted into a type 2 or 3 cardbus slot.
A memory card to save computer picture data. Some Mitsubishi projector models have a feature to directly project the picture from the PC card without a PC.
Acronym for PCMCIA Card. A memory card storing configuration files that some LXE systems use in upgrading the old configuration files. To use the card, the user must insert it in the PCMCIA slot on the device.
Term used for laptop NIC cards
is a credit card-size memory or I/O device that fits into a personal computer, usually a notebook or laptop computer. Probably the most common use of a PC Card is the telecommunications modem and network adaptor for notebook computers.
a credit card size memory or an input/output device such as a telecommunications modem
a device that gives you wireless access to the Internet by inserting your SIM card into the device, which is then inserted into the PC slot on your laptop
an Input/Output (I/O) device that fits into a personal computer
a peripheral device that adds memory, mass storage, LAN, fax/modem, wireless communications and other expansion capabilities to computers as well as communications and consumer electronics devices
a peripheral device that can add a wide variety of capabilities to computers including memory, mass-storage, LAN, fax/modem and wireless communications
a removable, credit-card-sized memory or I/O device that fits into a Type II PCMCIA standard slot
a removable device, approximately the size of a credit card, designed to plug into a matching slot
a small form-factor adapter for your personal computer, personal communicator or other electronic device
a thin credit card-sized device that is used to add memory, disk drives, sound, and data/voice/fax modem capabilities to a laptop computer
A credit card-sized expansion adapter for notebook and laptop PCs. PC card is the official trademark; however both PC card and PCMCIA card are used to refer to these standards. They are removable modules that can hold information that allows the operation of numerous types of devices, including memory, modems, fax/modems, radio transceivers, network adapters, solid state disks, and hard disks.
A credit-card-sized adapter card that can be slid into a slot in the side of many notebook computers and is used for connecting to modems, networks, and CD-ROM drives. Also called PCMCIA Card.
A removable expansion card that fits into a PCMCIA standard slot – primarily used in portable devices, particularly notebook computers and PDAs. PC Card peripherals include memory cards, modems, NICs, hard drives, and interface adapters. All PC Cards are 85.6mm long and 54.0mm wide. Three types of PC Cards include Type I (3.3mm thick), Type II (5.0mm thick), and Type III (10.5mm thick). Release 1.0 cards supported memory devices only, release 2.0 supported memory and I/O. The original PCMCIA PC Cards were 16-bit devices with a maximum throughput of 20MBps for memory transfers and 7.84MBps for I/O transfers, both in word mode. 32-bit CardBus PC Cards have a 132MB/sec maximum burst transfer rate in double-word mode.
A credit card-size peripheral that plugs into a special slot on portable computers.
A credit card-sized device, such as a modem, designed for use on notebook and handheld computers.
A small card that fits into a slot located on the exterior of a computer to provide new functionality or to attach a peripheral device.
A storage device that plugs in to a hand held computer or notebook.
PC cards are the expansion cards for laptops. Most laptops have one or two PC card slots.
The credit-card-size adapter cards used in computer notebooks such as a DSL modem PC card.
Thin credit card-sized device that adds memory, disk drives, sound, fax/modem, communications, and other capabilities to a mobile computer; formerly known as PCMCIA cards. 4.24- 25, 7.28, 9.28
Describes the types of cards that can be plugged into the slots found in computers to add functionality such as networking, a modem or Bluetooth.
Types of cards that can be plugged into the PC Card slot found in some computers - most typically notebooks - with the aim of adding extra functionality, such as networking.
A credit card sized card that expands the functionality of a computing device. Also known as PCMCIA cards, PC cards can provide additional storage, wireless capabilities, modems, and more. PC Cards use a 68-pin connector and have an 86x54 mm (3.4x2.1") form factor. Type I cards are 3.3 mm thick, Type II cards are 5 mm, and Type III are 10.5 mm. Type II cards are the most widely used. HP iPAQs can support PC cards if they have the appropriate slot. A PC card expansion pack is available for HP iPAQs with an expansion connector. HP iPAQ h3800 with Air Card HP WL110 wireless PC card
also known as PCMCIA; a form factor designed specifically for laptop and notebook computers; portable computers often come equipped with a "PC card slot"; in order for a laptop to connect to a Wi-Fi network, it will generally need a PC card wireless network adapter.
A removable, credit-card-sized memory or I/O device that fits into an expansion slot on a notebook computer or a personal digital assistant (PDA). PC Cards are used primarily in notebook computers and PDAs. PC Card peripherals include Wi-Fi network cards, memory cards, modems, wired NICs, and hard drives. (See NIC, PCI). close
A small card, about the size of a credit card, that some electronic keyboards use to add new sounds or memory; also called PCM-CIA cards. The acronym stands for Personal Computer Memory Card International Association, the body that defined the standard.
Standard architecture-independent extension device. These cards are typically used in laptop computers
A device that is the same size as a thick credit card, for plugging into a slot on notebook computers. You can buy ememory and modems. and hard disks as PC cards.
Small accessory that allows you to connect a suitable digital mobile phone with a portable computer. Primarily designed for sending and receiving faxes and digital files (such as email).
Personal Computer Memory Card International Association card. a.k.a. PCMCIA Card. PC cards are about the size of a credit card and these PC Cards have been developed to be a standard for hardware capability expanding devices. Cards used in digital cameras offer removable storage and an easy way to transfer photos from the camera to a notebook or desktop PC.
(PCMCIA: Personal Computer Memory Card International Association) A standard that allows interchangeability of various computing components on the same connector. The PCMCIA standard supports input-output devices, including memory, fax/modem, SCSI, and networking products. Communication cards the size of a credit card that fit into the small PC Card slot of portable computers or other networking devices.
A PC Card (previously known as a PCMCIA card) is a credit card-size memory or I/O device that fits into a personal computer, usually a notebook or laptop computer. Probably the most common example of a PC Card is the 28.8 Kbps modem for notebook computers. There are 16-binary digit and 32-bit (CardBus) varieties of PC Cards.
A trademark of PCMCIA. A removable device that is designed to be plugged into a PC Card slot and used as a memory-related peripheral.
A credit-card-sized card that plug into portable computers, and some desktop computers, to add and remove network adapters, modems, hard disks, and other devices without requiring that you open the box. These PC Cards conform to several standards set by the PCMCIA.
A common notebook interface for adding modems or network interfaces to a notebook computer. A PC Card is the size of a thick credit card and slides into a slot on the side of many notebooks. PC Cards can also be used to transfer data between other digital devices (such as a digital camera) and a computer.
A newer synonym for PCMCIA Card.
Fido's PC card provides end-users with wireless access, anywhere, any time, to their corporate e-mail and intranet when they are in Canada or the U.S., thanks to Fido and its U.S. partners' GPRS networks.
A memory or I/O card compatible with the PC Card standards established by PCMCIA. PC Card uses a 68-circuit receptacle as an interface with host system.
Formerly called PCMCIA. A standard hardware expansion circuit card, mainly used in notebook and handheld computers.
The specification for credit-card sized adapter cards used primarily in laptop computers.
formerly PCMCIA bus for notebook computers
Sometimes referred to as PCMCIA cards, PC cards are used to connect a mobile phone to a laptop, enabling the user to expand their communications capabilities whilst on the move. Once connected they can send and receive data formats, e-mails and also browse the Internet.
(PCMCIA card) A trademark of the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA) that is used to describe add-in cards that conform to the PCMCIA specification. A PC Card is a removable device, approximately the same size as a credit card, which is designed to plug into a PCMCIA slot.
Formerly known as a PCMCIA card, this credit card-sized device plugs into a PC card slot and enables the user to add computer peripherals such as modems, sound cards, CD-ROM drivers, or network connections. They are used primarily in portable computers, but can be used in desktop systems as well.The industry standards for PC Cards are set by the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association(PCMCIA).
Standardized slot designed to connect hardware accessories to mobile computers.
A wireless modem that can be used in a laptop or other mobile computing device to connect to the Internet. Synonymous with PCMCIA card, WWAN (wireless wide area network) card and Aircard®. See Also: Aircard, PCMCIA
Credit-card-sized devices, including modems, network connection cards and memory cards, that comply with the PCMCIA (Personal Computer Memory Card International Association) standards.
The PCMCIA created a 16-bit socket into which credit card-sized cards are plugged: these are commonly known as PC cards. The ports on these cards attach, for example, modems, sound cards and hard disks to portable computers. Also see Modem NIC Port PCMCIA
Peripheral Connection Card. See PCMCIA.
A PC Card is a credit card-size memory or I/O device that fits into a personal computer, typically a laptop computer. Designed to provide connectivity via remote access, the PC Card is based on standards published by the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA), an industry group organized in 1989 to promote standards for both memory and I/O integrated circuit card.
Also referred to as a PMCIA-Card. It is a small card that can store information (e.g. in notebooks), may function as a modem, or act as a connection between a mobile phone, notebook or network.
(PCMCIA) a removable, credit-card sized devices that may be plugged into slots in PCS and wireless communication devices to provide fax or modem functions or network cards.
Formerly called a PCMCIA card, a detachable card that can be connected to the mother board inside a personal computer. It is used to link the PC to other devices to carry out a special function.
Type of removable storage card used to store digital images. Also known as PCMCIA cards. PCMCIA (Personal Computer Memory Card International Association): A format brought in by a group of 25 companies to set worldwide standards for computer memory cards. These Type I, II and III cards can store images or add functions to a digital camera or computer. Peripheral: Term used to refer to any device that connects to a computer.
Slightly larger than a credit card, a PC Card is a removable I/O card, such as a modem, LAN, SRAM, or flash memory card, that adheres to the PCMCIA standards. PC Cards are sometimes referred to as PCMCIA cards.
Adapter card for notebooks used for connecting modems, networks, and CD-ROM drives.
A removable card, often for a laptop computer or portable computing device, that is inserted into a slot to supply a network connection, additional memory or other input-output device. Previously called PCMCIA card.
A card, in the case of cameras usually a storage device, that plugs into a slot in a notebook or hand-held computer. Originally called PCMCIA cards. PCMCIA card. See PC Card.
The credit-card-size adapter cards used in notebooks. A DSL modem for a notebook can be a PC Card.
Portable Computing’ – previously known as PCMCIA – a small, credit-card-sized card, generally used to expand the capability of a laptop computer, e.g. a modem card or network card. Do not confuse these with desktop PC expansion cards (e.g. ISA or PCI cards) or the Acorn RiscPC PC card.
A PC card is similar to a floppy disk. You can use Type I or II memory PC cards and Type II expansion PC cards. Memory cards provide additional disk storage space, not more executable conventional memory. Expansion cards (also called I/O cards) allow you to connect the reader to I/O devices. PC cards were previously called PCMCIA cards.
Ethernet interface for laptops; also called PCMCIA (not preferred)
A term describing add-in cards that conform to the PCMCIA (Personal Computer Memory Card International Association) standard. ... more
A removable device, approximately the size of a credit card, that can be plugged into a Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA) slot in a portable computer. PCMCIA devices can include modems, network cards, and hard disk drives. See also: modem (modulator/demodulator)
(Previously known as a PCMCIA card.) The removable storage media that ships with each router that contains a copy of the JUNOS software. The PC card is based on standards published by the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA).
A device that allows you to connect your mobile phone to your computer.
In computing, PC card (originally PCMCIA card) is the form factor of a peripheral interface designed for laptop computers. It was originally for memory expansion, but the existence of a usable general standard for notebook peripherals led to all manner of devices being made available in this form. Typical devices include network cards, modems and hard disks.