Specialized Optional 'Y' Extender Cables Now Available for MicroU2E

Synchrotech has released the CAB-USB2-AAFA-0020C USB 2.0 A + A (Power only) to A (Female) 'Y' Extender Cable 19cm/.62F. Highly shielded, the CAB-USB2-AAFA-0020C is a 19cm extender cable (A to A-female) for the MicroU2E USB to ExpressCard Adapter, allowing MicroU2E use a short distance distance from a host's USB port. The 'Y' extender cable eliminates problems with the MicroU2E blocking adjacent USB ports, and provides better wireless device reception through increasing the MicroU2E's distance from a host computer and providing more flexible device placement. The 'Y' extender cable also features a second male A host connector clearly labeled with the international icon for power. This secondary upstream connection allows the MicroU2E to draw supplementary current for powering many 3G/4G wireless mobile broadband ExpressCards. Using both upstream ports not only improves wireless reception for many 3G/4G ExpressCards, but often eliminates many intermittent problems altogether.

Allowing the use of USB 2.0 Mode ExpressCard devices on USB 2.0 ports, the MicroU2E USB 2.0 to USB 2.0 Mode ExpressCard 34 | 54 Host Adapter separates itself from similar products by its diminutive size. Slightly bigger than a book of matches, the adapter accepts USB 2.0 based ExpressCards in both 34 and 54 form factors. Supported USB mode ExpressCards include: Kyocera's KPC680 EV-DO Rev. A ExpressCard, Novatel Wireless Merlin ExpressCards (XU870, EX720, V740), storage media ExpressCards like Datafab's expSSD, simple minded RS-232 host adapters like Synchrotech's EXP34-RS232-01, most ExpressCard to memory card media adapters like Synchrotech's EXP34-ADP-CF2-01, and several others. The device will not work with any ExpressCard using the PCI Express (PCIe) portion of the ExpressCard standard. A cross-platform device, the MicroU2E adapter allows deployment of USB based ExpressCards like the latest generation of 3G wireless devices on slotless Apple MacBooks and PC notebooks.

Elan Releases New USB Test and Measurement Device CD-ROM

USBscope50 USB DSO Digital Storage Oscilloscope
Originally uploaded by Synchrotech

Dear Stockist:

We have released a new version of the test and measurement CD, including an update to the USBwave12 software.

The download links (which have not changed) are as follows:

Software (for USBwave12 only)
http://www.elandigitalsystems.com/eng/software/usbwave12/usbwave12setup.exe

Readme Notes
http://www.elandigitalsystems.com/eng/software/usbwave12/usbwave12rn.txt

Software source code (for USBwave12 only)
http://www.elandigitalsystems.com/eng/software/usbwave12/usbwave12source.zip

These links are accessible from here:
http://www.elandigitalsystems.com/measurement/usbwave12.php

If anyone should require the latest CD image it can be obtained here

http://www.elandigitalsystems.com/eng/software/\
usbtestandmeasurement/usbtminstallcd.iso

http://www.elandigitalsystems.com/eng/software/\
usbtestandmeasurement/usbtminstallcd.zip

SxS PRO Device Drivers

We have not tested any of our PCIe to ExpressCard readers with Sony/Sandisk's SxS Pro ExpressCards, but we understand that drivers are required on both The Windows and Mac OS X platforms in order to use the SxS Pro ExpressCards.

Sony Support Site Download: SxS PRO Device Driver

Holiday Sales Specials

ExpressCard 34 to USB 2.0 and FireWire 400 Combo Host Adapter 1+2 Ports

Utilizing the powerful PCI-Express capabilities of ExpressCard, the multi-platform ExpressCard 34 to USB 2.0 and FireWire 400 Combo Host Adapter is a single card solution for adding or supplementing FireWire and USB 2.0. The ExpressCard provides full 480Mbps throughput for versatile USB 2.0 peripherals and 400Mbps throughput for high performance FireWire 400 peripherals. The ExpressCard adapter provides one external USB 2.0 port and two external FireWire 400 (IEEE 1394a) ports. The ExpressCard is fully backward compatible with existing USB 1.1 devices, and connects with USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 based devices. Easy USB installation makes adding new hardware a breeze, with no complex configuration, confusing plug-ins, or IRQs. Connect up to 127 USB products to PCs. The FireWire portion of the card interfaces FireWire peripherals including Digital Video Camcorders, digital still image cameras, CompactFlash Readers and other mass storage devices. Use with multiple peripherals or with a hub for daisy chaining and/or hierarchical (tree) bus configurations. Ready for use with self-powered FireWire devices, or purchase the optional power adapter for devices requiring bus power. Mac OS X and Windows compatible.

Synchrotech ships 13-port USB 2.0 hub

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The fastest card!

Terry White on the CFExpressPro+ PCIe

In this world of Faster, Faster, Faster, the Synchrotech ExpressCard Reader ($65) will become a permanent addition to my camera/computer bag. If you have a notebook with an ExpressCard slot, I highly recommend this reader. It kicks the crap out of USB 2.0 readers.

Pretty glowing reviews, and with pre-UDMA enabled CompactFlash cards at that. Initial review: True Express Card PCIe Speed for Photographers. Second look: What a difference a card makes.

CFExpressPro+ PCIe ExpressCard to CompactFlash Memory Card Adapter 2.5Gbps

Price Reductions on Entire PCIe to ExpressCard Drive Line

Full Throughput Front Loading PCIe to ExpressCard Drive

The EXP54-CR-PCEIF1 PCIe to ExpressCard Drive Read-Writer Front enables PCIe based desktop computers to utilize ExpressCard applications. Unlike many competing devices, EXP54-CR-PCEIF1 specially manufactured highly shielded internal cable allows for true PCIe ExpressCard 2.5Gbps operations! The specially shielded cable is unique to this device. The PCIe 1X configuration allows for the full 250MB/s (megabytes in unidirectional mode) throughput for PCIe based ExpressCards, while the USB 2.0 configuration allows USB 2.0 ExpressCards to operate at their 60MB/s speed. This industrial grade PCIe to ExpressCard Drive accepts both ExpressCard 34 and 54 cards, and is completely transparent to any card inserted. Plug the included USB cable into an available port (preferably internal header type), plug the reader into an open PCIe slot, install the 3.5inch drive bay enclosure, and installation is complete! The PCIe to ExpressCard Drive itself needs no drivers. The 3.5" drive bay enclosure provides an axtra USB 2.0 port.

Important Notice: CFExpressPro+ PCIe and Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard

Please DO NOT install the provided drivers for the CFExpressPro+ PCIe ExpressCard to CompactFlash Memory Card Adapter 2.5Gbps with Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard. Drivers for 10.5 are in development, we will post them as soon as they are available.

Synchrotech's Big November Sale!

• EXP34-DA-001 10% off EXP34-DA-001 ExpressCard 34 to PCMCIA PC Card and CardBus Read-Writer DuelAdapter 1 Slot


• EXP34-ADP-CF2-01 29% off EXP34-ADP-CF2-01 CFExpressPro ExpressCard 34 to CompactFlash Memory Card Adapter (EX-HC-34)


• PCIE-ESATA2-03 23% off PCIE-ESATA2-03 PCI Express to Serial ATA (eSATA II/300) 2/2 Port +PATA Host Adapter w/RAID A-350


• PCM-CR-PC2IC2 22% off PCM-CR-PC2IC2 PCI Bus to PC Card and CardBus Read-Writer 2 Slot Internal Rear


• PCM-CR-PC1ICL 32% off PCM-CR-PC1ICL Bus to PC CardBus Read-Writer 1 Slot Internal Rear Low Profile


• PCM-CR-U1ESMS 25¢ for PCM-CR-U1ESMS USB to Sony Memory Stick Read-Writer 1 Slot Mini


• PCM-CR-MP-B $5.95 for 3.5 to 5.25 Inch Drive Bays Black Mounting Kit expires 07/31/2007 while supplies last

CFExpressPro+ PCIe

FarSync M1P v2 PC Card to X.25 Network Adapter Datasheet

13 Port USB 2.0 Powered Hub with Power Supply

Tired of wrangling multiple USB 2.0 hubs? Synchrotech's 13 Port USB 2.0 Hub provides host computers with 13 additional USB ports and allows flexible tiered USB configurations with a single hub! This robust and inexpensive hub runs in self powered mode and provides over current protection at each of its downstream ports. Fully USB 2.0 compliant and USB 1.1 backward compatible, it supports low, full, and high speed USB devices and works with any system that supports the USB specification. Providing thirteen downstream ports, this hub features plug and play installation and transparent operation. With a stylish design and an attractive flat black color scheme Synchrotech's 13 Port USB 2.0 Hub fits in with any computer setup. It comes with a free 4 ampere power supply and USB 2.0 cable to connect to a host computer.

SDHC 2.0 Class 6 Products for DSLR and high resolution MPEG video recording

For top performing SDHC 2.0 items, Synchrotech offers the following cards and readers.

ATP ProMax SDHC 2.0 Class 6 Secure Digital SD Cards

Super-fast, robust, high capacity SD Cards

MotionFlash32 USB 2.0 to 5 Slot Multi-Card Read-Writer

High Speed USB 2.0 SDHC/SD 2.0 Card reader

ExpressCard 34 to Multiple Memory Card Adapter

Portable and speedy ExpressCard SDHC/SD 2.0 Card Adapter

Other SDHC and SD 2.0 capable products listed here.

Datasheet: CFExpressPro+ PCIe ExpressCard to CompactFlash Memory Card Adapter Photo

Datasheet for the blazing fast CFExpressPro+ PCIe ExpressCard to CompactFlash Adapter.

FarSync M1P v2 PC Card FS8133 Supersedes FS8131

CFExpressPro+ PCIe ExpressCard to CompactFlash Memory Card Adapter Photo

15% Off ExpressCard 34 to Serial ATA (eSATA II) 1 Port Host Adapter

Take advantage of this opportunity to pick up a EXP34-ESATA2-01 for only $40, 15% off the regular price. Synchrotech's high performance ExpressCard 34 to External Serial ATA allows connections to eSATA II devices including hard disk drives, RAID enclosures, and other SATA enclosures. The device is fully Supports Serial ATA Generation 2 Transfer Rate of 3.0Gbps, provides dual DMA channels with separate buffering, and works cable runs of up to 2 meters. The Serial ATA ExpressCard is supported under Windows 2000, XP and Server 2003. Access External Serial ATA devices at speeds up to 3.0Gbps (300MB/sec). The ExpressCard features a ruggedized form factor in which the ports are integrated via the extended card form factor, and its low power requirements won't burden a notebooks's batteries. Hurry, this deal ends 10/31/2007.

Memory Card Reader Combination for Older Windows Installations Blowout Sale

Red Hot CFExpressPro+ PCIe ExpressCard to CompactFlash Specification Sheet

Arriving Soon: CFExpressPro+ PCIe ExpressCard to CompactFlash Memory Card Adapter

Blast past the limitations of USB 2.0 based ExpressCard adapters! Synchrotech's CFExpressPro+ PCIe ExpressCard to CompactFlash adapter is based on the 2.5Gbps PCIe portion of the ExpressCard standard. Designed for ExpressCard 34 and 54 slots, the CFExpressPro+ PCIe ExpressCard to CompactFlash adapter allows fast and reliable access to data stored on CompactFlash memory media cards. Perfect for digital photographers and other users of CompactFlash memory cards, the CFExpressPro+ PCIe ExpressCard to CompactFlash adapter allows for fast access to CompactFlash contents at speeds comparable to FireWire 800 devices, and much, much faster than USB 2.0 based devices. Light and compact, the CFExpressPro+ PCIe ExpressCard to CompactFlash adapter slides into a ExpressCard 34 or 54 slot on notebooks, MacBook Pros, and specially equipped desktop computers. The CFExpressPro+ ExpressCard to CompactFlash Adapter supports PIO and UDMA , meaning it takes full advantage of speeds with newer UDMA 4 CompactFlash Cards like SanDisk Extreme® IV. At 25 grams, the adapter is lightweight and easily stores for traveling.

CFFire800 Pro Sale!

Synchrotech is offering the lightning fast CFFire800 Pro FireWire 800 to CompactFlash Drive Read-Writer for only $50.00. Hurry, this deal ends 10/31/2007.