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News Release from: Molex UK | Subject: SD memory card connectors
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 08 March 2001
Connectors secure SD memory cards
Molex has introduced a new range of connectors for use with Secure Digital (SD) memory cards.
Molex has introduced a new range of connectors for use with Secure Digital (SD) memory cards The cards, that represent the latest evolution in miniature digital data storage, are used in products such as PDAs, portable audio players, digital cameras and cellular phones
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 27 Mar 2007 at 8.00am (UK)
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Connectors for microSD memory cards
A new series of microSD memory card connectors offers ultracompact space savings and a brake feature for smooth card extraction.
The connectors, are designed to handle industry standard SD memory cards with a capacity of up to 64Mbyte, they incorporate card detect and write protect switch functions to enable secure downloading of digital data such as audio or image files.
Connectors are offered in top and bottom mount styles and are only 3.10mm high.
Metal earthing covers that provide EMI/RFI protection are incorporated into the design.
There is also a novel 'push-push' eject system to enable easy card insertion/extraction and secure card retention.
Other features include offset terminals for first-make/last-break capability, and bevelled spring contacts for secure mating retention.
The 2.50mm pitch connectors are rated at 0.5A and can withstand up to 10,000 cycles.
They are supplied on embossed tape ready for automatic board mounting.
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