Connectors offer mobile memory space savings

A new range of miniSD card connectors and adapters from Molex offers the smallest memory card solution of any available today for mobile phones and other portable devices.

A new range of miniSD card connectors and adapters from Molex offers the smallest memory card solution of any available today for mobile phones and other portable devices.

The miniSD connectors accept the new thumbnail-size miniSD Flash memory cards that are being used to store and transfer digital images such as photos, videos, games and email in the latest-generation mobile phones.

The new miniSD format saves about 60% of overall unit space compared to standard SD versions.

Molex's range of miniSD card connectors is available in reverse-mount versions in various profile heights, with normal-mount versions to be released soon.

The connectors feature a push-push style spring lock for secure card retention and easy extraction.

A robust metal shell design provides shielding and protection.

The 11-circuit miniSD format includes two extra pins to accommodate anticipated future functionality and speed upgrades.

Molex's miniSD design includes a dual-beam contact on the power and ground pins for strong normal force and good electrical continuity.

Integral metal shell tabs connect to the PCFB for hold-down and grounding, while a detect switch recognises the card.

The miniSD standard includes the same security features for content protection as the standard SD card.

Molex also offers custom miniSD card adapters, which allow consumers to use their miniSD cards in both miniSD and regular SD card slots.

The adapter includes a metal shield, write protect switch and card lock.

Molex's full range of miniSD products are rated at 100V and 0.5A and offer up to 10,000 mating cycles.

Lead-free plating is used to meet global environmental standards.

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