Now offering Ratoc U2SCX-LVD USB to Ultra Wide SCSI

EVDOInfo Tests MicroU2E with CradlePoint EVDO Routers

In an article on Kyocera's new KPC680 EVDO Rev-A ExpressCard, EVDOInfo.com tests the KPC680 with CradlePoint's CTR350 and PHS300 EVDO routers using Synchrotech's MicroU2E. The same article also states the MicroU2E allows the KPC680 to work with any supported computer with a USB 2.0 port.

EVDOInfo and its online store are authorized resellers, and are selling both Synchrotech's MicroU2E and MicroU2E 'Y' Extender Cable. They are experts on deploying 3G/4G devices, and are sure to find many uses for Synchrotech's innovative MicroU2E technology. These items are available on EVDOInfo's 3gstore.com at the following links:

http://3gstore.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=15&products_id=691
http://3gstore.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=716

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

Synchrotech in the News!

Posts that contain Synchrotech per day for the last 30 days.

Get your own chart!

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.

Using Memory Card Explorer to Copy Individual Files to a Memory Card

SDHC (SD 2.0) Capable MotionFlash32 USB 2.0 to 5 Slot Multi-Card Read-Writer

Answering the call for memory card versatility and performance in a single card reader, the MotionFlash32 offers one of the widest ranges of supported media types. This USB 2.0 based drive sports five slots and accepts over 30 different types of memory cards without adapters. MotionFlash32 supports popular high speed camera memory cards like SDHC Class 6 (SD 2.0), and higher end CompactFlash like Sandisk's Extreme III at native speeds. The MotionFlash32 USB 2.0 memory card reader also handles other speedy media cards like MMCPlus, and xD Picture Card Type H. MotionFlash32 reads nearly every type of Sony Memory Stick cards ever devised, and features a separate slot for the newer M2 memory cards. For mobile phone and other small form factor memory card utilizing devices, the MotionFlash32 USB 2.0 memory card reader has a slot for microSD and MMCmicro cards, eliminating the need for adapters for these popular media. The MotionFlash32 USB 2.0 memory card drive utilizes the high speed USB 2.0 bus for transfers to host computers of up to 480Mbits/sec.

Alternatives for the ADP-MULTI5-PC

Unfortunately the latest batch of ICs (integrated circuits) for the ADP-MULTI5-PC were bad, and we cannot manufacture more until we have good ICs. We are looking at probably late-October before we are able to ship the ADP-MULTI5-PC. Alternatively we have two different products that might be suitable alternatives.

For 32-bit CardBus capable PC Card slots, we have the ADP-MULTI5-PC32. It supports the exact same memory cards as the ADP-MULTI5-PC and allows for faster data transfer.

For 16-bit PC Card slots we also carry the ADP-MULTI6-PC. This device is based on an older design and doesn't support the newer SDHC and SD Card 2.0 standards. If you are using the older style SD Cards, or any of the other cards it supports, you should be fine.

Our MotionFlash32 USB 2.0 based reader also handles SDHC (SD 2.0).

September is Photography Accessory Sale Month at Synchrotech!

Celebrating digital photography in the month of September; Synchrotech has three very special offers on essential accessories for mobile photographers needing fast transfers to their notebook computers.

For ExpressCard 34 and ExpressCard 54 equipped notebooks, our CFExpressPro ExpressCard to CompactFlash Memory Card Adapter is just $35 after a 17% discount. The CFExpressPro supports PIO though Mode 6 and UDMA through Mode 4 CompactFlash. This high performance device is perfect for photographers wanting to quickly download contents of their CompactFlash memory cards when on the road. The CFExpressPro has been a top seller with MacBook Pro users, and is a favorite item for many traveling photographers. This special price of $35 for the CFExpressPro expires 09/30/2007.

Not forgetting photographers with notebooks from the PC Card slot era, Synchrotech is offering our PC CardBus Type II to CompactFlash Type II for just $26 after a 19% discount. Taking advantage of 32-bit CardBus PC Card slots, the ADP-CF2-PC32 handles PIO though Mode 6 and UDMA through Mode 4 CompactFlash cards like Sandisk's Extreme III line. This special price of $26 for the CFExpressPro expires 09/30/2007.

Of course not all digital cameras use CompactFlash memory cards. For that reason we are also offering our ExpressCard 34 to Multiple Memory Card Adapter for just $35 after a 17% discount. The EXP34-ADP-MUL5-01 supports a whole range of modern memory cards including: SDHC (SD Card 2.0) and SD Card, xD Picture Cards (including Type M and H), MultiMediaCard and MultiMediaCard+ 4.0, Memory Stick and Memory Stick Pro. This high performance device allows mobile users to quickly download photos off their memory cards to their ExpressCard equipped notebook when traveling. This special price of $35 for the EXP34-ADP-MUL5-01 expires 09/30/2007.

CFFire800 Pro FireWire to CompactFlash Read/Write Benchmarks

Document with benchmark results under Windows XP and Mac OS X (10.4.9), with a range of popular CompactFlash Cards. The UDMA 6 capable reader boast phenomenal speeds when used with the latest technology CF Cards. The CFFire800 Pro FireWire 800 to CompactFlash Drive Read-Writer takes full advantage of whatever a CompactFlash memory card's best throughput is.

ExpressCard Technology Host Adapters Information

ExpressCard Technology Information for ExpressCard 34 and 54 Slots and Devices

Synchrotech Now Offering Two FireWire 800 Repeater Hubs

In response to the surging demand for FireWire 800 (IEEE 1394b) products, Synchrotech is now carrying two high quality FireWire repeater hubs. These performance oriented FireWire 800 repeater hubs offer unique capabilities and meet port capacity requirements for a range of FireWire 800 users.

The first, the NitroAV 8 Port Repeater Hub, is a rugged, robust, and very high performance FireWire 800 repeater hub with a generous array of 8 FireWire 800 ports. NitroAV comes with a power supply and also supports alternate power connections for rack-mount applications. It's metal casing is ideal for studio and production environments.

For less demanding or portable applications, Unibrain's FireRepeater 800 FireWire IEEE 1394b Repeater Hub is a lightweight 3 Port hub. FireRepeater 800 works out of the box with FireWire 800 bus power applications, or usable with purchase of an optional power supply.

Both FireWire 800 Repeater hubs are usable in FireWire 800 (IEEE 1394b) and FireWire 400 (IEEE 1394a/iLink) work-flows. See our FireWire 400 and FireWire 800 Cables and IEEE 1394 Connectors page for appropriate cables and converters to mix and match existing FireWire products. Repeater hubs provide bus flexibility in that they allow for daisy chaining and/or hierarchical (tree) bus configurations. Repeater hubs also provide a means to lengthen the distance between devices when 1394's cable length of 4.5 meters is inadequate. Simply daisy chain repeaters between cables to extend your reach to 110m.

Elan announces tentative support for U111 under Windows The Vista

Elan has posted a page with instructions and downloads for deploying the U111 with The Vista. They have tentative support for the Sierra Wireless Air Cards 850 and 860. This configuration is unsupported by Synchrotech.

Datasheet for FarSync Flex USB X.25 Synchronous Adapter

Farsite's PDF datasheet for the FarSync Flex USB Sync/Async/X.25 Adapter with Linux and Windows X.25 SDK and Drivers. The F-FS6100 provides X.25 Networking via a USB connection to the host computer. Synchrotech's W3 page for this device.

All Things FireWire Repeater Hubs

Wireless Gateway/Routers for WWAN 3G/4G to WiFi/Ethernet Networks

As mentioned in Synchrotech's extensive 3G Wireless FAQ, an excellent way of providing Wireless Mobile Broadband (WWAN) for a fixed location is a wireless gateway/router. Harnessing 3G or 4G mobile data networks (AKA cellular data networks), wireless gateway/routers handle the connectivity with mobile carriers like T-Mobile, Vodaphone, Sprint, AT&T (Cingular), Verizon, and many others. Wireless gateway/routers typically accept mobile broadband connectivity devices including 3G/4G PCMCIA PC Cards and USB devices. These wireless gateway/routers are extremely versatile, offering support for mobile (cellular) broadband data network devices ranging from the older style EDGE and CDMA to the lastest EVDO Rev. A and HSDPA cards.

Wireless gateway/routers then provide an internet connection (WAN) to individual computers or local are networks (LAN) via WiFi (802.11*) or wired Ethernet just as a gateway or router plugged into DSL, T-1, or other wired WAN options do. Share a single mobile (cellular) broadband data account throughout a household, business or branch office. Connect existing wired networks to wireless gateway/router, or take advantage of built in WiFi to enable roaming connections. Perfect for rural locations, wireless gateway/routers provide a cost effective and easy to administer solution for broadband connectivity. Synchrotech has created a compatibility matrix to aid in determining wireless gateway/router compatibility with individual mobile (cellular) broadband data networking devices.

DuelAdapter Unsupported Systems List

Synchrotech has obtained a more comprehensive list of systems with ExpressCard firmware issues and are known not to work with the DuelAdapter. Some other ExpressCard equipped computers may also have compatibility issues, this list is by no means comprehensive. This list of unsupported systems represents a very small fraction of ExpressCard capable computers, most systems on the market work exceedingly well with the DuelAdapter.

CFExpressPro Printable Data Sheet

CFExpressPro's performance and affordability have made it a favorite among pro-photographers. Being in an ExpressCard 34 form factor has made it a top pick with MacBook Pro owners. As reseller and distribution inquires have increased, Synchrotech has placed a printable data-sheet online for easy printing and distribution for channels. CFExpressPro supports CompactFlash PIO though Mode 6 and DMA through Mode 4, allowing it to take full advantage of newer UDMA4 CompactFlash Cards like SanDisk Extreme IV.

All Things CompactFlash

ExpressCard capability for desktop Macs?

If the idea of sharing ExpressCards between a MacBook Pro and a Mac desktop is appealing, then check to see if your Mac features open PCI Express (PCIe) slots. Several desktop Macintosh models (Power Mac G5 (Late 2005), Mac Pro, and several Xserve models) featuring PCIe slots are able to take full advantage of Synchrotech's PCI Express to ExpressCard Drives. Installing the PCIe to ExpressCard reader enables use of the entire range of ExpressCard devices, including high performance FireWire 800 and SATA host adapters. Being able to swap ExpressCards between MacBook Pro and a Mac desktop is also economical, preventing additional purchases of PCIe host adapters to duplicate the same functionality of an ExpressCard.

For Desktop Macs without PCIe, or any USB 2.0 capable Macintosh without PCIe slots, the MicroU2E USB to ExpressCard adapter is a viable solution, so long as the ExpressCards are based on the USB 2.0 portion of the ExpressCard standard.

August ExpressCard and PC Card Reader Sale

Synchrotech's August specials feature an array of deeply discounted offers on PCI to PC Card readers and PCIe to ExpressCard readers for desktop computers. Among the PC Card readers, two are low profile (MD-1) PCI devices. Additionally, a USB 2.0 to SD, MMC, and Memory stick reader for just $5. To learn more about the sale and products offered, follow the links below for more information and pricing.

• PCM-CR-PC2IC2 37% off PCM-CR-PC2IC2 PCI Bus to PC Card and CardBus Read-Writer 2 Slot Internal Rear


• PCM-CR-PC1ICL 33% off PCM-CR-PC1ICL PCI Bus to PC CardBus Read-Writer 1 Slot Internal Rear Low Profile


• PCM-CR-PC1ICFL 33% off PCM-CR-PC1ICFL PCI Bus to CompactFlash Type I-II Read-Writer Internal Rear Low Profile


• PCM-CR-U1ESDSMS $5 for PCM-CR-U1ESDSMS USB 2.0 to Secure Digital, MMC and Memory Stick Read-Writer 1 Slot Mini


• EXP54-CR-PCEIR1 44% off EXP54-CR-PCEIR1 PCI Express to ExpressCard 34|54 Drive Read-Writer I-300


• EXP54-CR-PCEIR1-2 46% off EXP54-CR-PCEIR1-2 PCI Express to ExpressCard 34|54 Drive Read-Writer PC/Mac

OMNIDriveUSB2 Line and EasyReaders USB 2.0 and Vista Ready!

Now entirely based on the USB 2.0 standard, Synchrotech's OMNIDriveUSB2 and EasyReader provide fast access to PCMCIA PC Card memory technologies. Additionally, OMNIDriveUSB2 readers allow use of legacy memory PC Cards with Windows operating systems, including The Windows Vista. OMNIDriveUSB2 LF provides read/write access to the following PCMCIA PC Card Memory cards: Linear Flash, SRAM, and ATA Flash. OMNIDriveUSB2 Pro provides read/write access for PCMCIA PC Card SRAM, and ATA Flash. For fast and reliable access to PCMCIA PC Card ATA Flash memory alone, the EasyReader is the professional choice. The OMNIDriveUSB2, like its predecessors, still includes extensive PC Card support software allowing for complex PCMCIA PC Card memory device operations such as binary copies, single byte access, hex viewing, and more. Want to mount FAT formatted SRAM as a Windows drive letter? OMNIDriveUSB2 provides that functionality as well! Need to create exact duplicates of existing Linear Flash PC Cards? OMNIDriveUSB2 LF's powerful PC Card Manager software can create binary images of existing cards for duplication in a snap. As before, these readers are created for operation in real world conditions. OMNIDriveUSB2 and EasyReader feature robust metal casing, electrostatic discharge safeguards, low voltage monitoring with power failure detection, and continuous checksum monitoring to ensure maximum data security.

For more information and full specifications for this product line, please see:

OMNIDriveUSB2 LF USB 2.0 to PC Card Read-Writer 1 Slot Linear Flash/SRAM/ATA Flash
OMNIDriveUSB2 Pro USB 2.0 to PC Card Read-Writer 1 Slot ATA Flash/SRAM
EasyReader USB 2.0 to PC Card Read-Writer 1 Slot ATA Flash Cards

MicroU2E in the news

MicroU2E USB 2.0-to-ExpressCard adapter hearts OS X
MicroU2E Cures ExpressCard Envy with USB Convertor
USB 2 ExpressCard support comes to MacBooks
MacBook’a ExpressCard desteği
MicroU2E USB 2.0-to-ExpressCard adapter hearts OS X
USB 2 ExpressCard For Macs
MicroU2E, per le ExpressCard sui Mac senza slot
Synchrotech Adapter Turns ExpressCard to USB Dongles

CFFire800 Pro in the news

Synchrotech presents CFFire800 Pro FireWire 800 to Compact Flash Drive Read-Writer
Synchrotech CFFire800 CF read-writer
FireWire 800, UDMA 6 CompactFlash card reader debuts
SynchroTech CFFire800 CF read-writer
Synchrotech releases FireWire 800 to CompactFlash Reader
CFFire800 Pro FireWire 800 to CompactFlash Drive Read-Writer
Lettore CompactFlash UDMA via FireWire 800
A pro reader for the rest of us

Inexpensive adapter allows use of CFFire800 Pro with FireWire 400 ports

Customers wanting a FireWire 400 option for the CFFire800 Pro FireWire 800 to CompactFlash Drive Read-Writer can now purchase the CAB-FW8-9-6-CONV FireWire 800 IEEE1394b 9pin (female) to 6pin (male) Converter Plug. The converter allows use of FireWire 800 devices like the CFFire800 Pro with host computers featuring 6-pin FireWire 400 ports. Using a converter reduces the overall throughput of the CFFire800 to that of FireWire 400 (400Mb/s or 50MB/s). However, Synchrotech's internal testing, and tests by a popular independent Digital camera site have found high performance FireWire 400 CompactFlash readers outperform the fastest USB 2.0 readers.

New 2 Port Edition: ExpressCard to RS-232 Serial I/O

Synchrotech's new high performance ExpressCard 34 to ExpressCard to Serial I/O adds fast serial COM ports to mobile computers for attaching fax/modems, bar code scanners, court reporters, data acquisition equipment, mag stripe readers, GPS receivers, digital cameras or other RS-232 serial devices. The ExpressCard's low power requirement won't burden a laptop's batteries. The ExpressCard Serial Adapter supports serial transmission rate up to 230400bps.

MicroU2E Issues Thread

This thread is for discussing issues with the MicroU2E. Issues include, but aren't limited to: unsupported systems, incompatible ExpressCards, experiences, etc.

New Product: The FarSync Flex USB X25 Synchronous Adapter

Now available, FarSite's USB connected synchronous serial adapter supporting X.21, RS530, V.35, RS449 and RS232C network interfaces operating at serial line speeds up to 4 Mbits/s. The device is believed to be the only USB Synchronous Serial line adapter on the market. No external power supply is required as the device is powered from the USB connection. USB 2.0 and older USB 1.1 host interfaces are supported. FarSync Flex X25 features X.21, RS530, V.35, RS449 and RS232C network interfaces, drivers for Linux and Windows, NDIS and SDCI Windows API, Raw sockets Linux API, TCP/IP over PPP, USB line powered, Toolkit available for using the API, Line signal modes: NRZ, NRZI, FM0 and FM1, Selectable synchronous or asynchronous, 4 Mbits/s, internal and external clocking, USB 2.0 and 1.1. FarSync Flex X25 also features X.25 and ISO transport protocol handlers for Windows and Linux, IP over X.25, X.25 Developers Toolkit. Sockets and Java API to the protocol handlers.

9-pin to 6-pin FireWire Adapter for CFFire800 Arriving soon

Synchrotech received many inquiries regarding using the CFFire800 Pro FireWire 800 to CompactFlash Drive Read-Writer with 6-pin FireWire 400 ports. In response Synchrotech will introduce the CAB-FW4-9-6-CONV, a simple minded converter plug that accepts a male 9-pin FireWire 800 plug and converts it to a male 6-pin FireWire 400 plug for use with FireWire 400 ports. This reduces the overall throughput of the CFFire800 to that of 1394a FireWire 400 (400Mb/s or 50MB/s). However, both Synchrotech's internal testing, and that of a popular independent Digital camera site have found that high performance FireWire 400 CompactFlash readers handily outperform the fastest USB 2.0 readers.

The CAB-FW4-9-6-CONV isn't just restricted to use with the CFFire800, any FireWire application is fine. Price and availability on the CAB-FW4-9-6-CONV will appear shortly on Synchrotech's site.

CAB-FW4-9-6-CONV FireWire 800 IEEE1394b 9pin (female) to 6pin (male) Converter Plug

Synchrotech Releases CFFire800 Pro, World's First UDMA 6 FireWire 800 to CompactFlash Reader

Synchrotech unleashes the fastest CompactFlash memory card reader to date with its new CFFire800 Pro FireWire 800 to CompactFlash Drive Read-Writer! The first UDMA Mode 6 (ULTRA ATA/133) device on the market, CFFire800 Pro is capable of taking full advantage of today's highest speed CompactFlash Cards, with throughput to spare for future CF advancement. CFFire800 is a must for pro photographers and other demanding users of high speed CompactFlash memory cards. CFFire800 Pro FireWire 800 boasts incredible read speeds of up to 43MBs with Lexar's new UDMA 300X and 39MBs with SanDisk's Extreme IV CompactFlash cards. Requiring no drivers on supported Macintosh or Windows systems, CFFire800 plugs into 9-pin FireWire 800 (1394b) ports and utilizes bus power for excellent portability.

New and Improved: ExpressCard 34 to Serial I/O (RS-232) DB9 1 Port Host Adapter!

Synchrotech's high performance ExpressCard 34 to ExpressCard to Serial I/O adds a fast RS-232 serial/COM port to mobile computers. New in our current release of the product is support for Windows 2003 and The Vista. Also new is the built in DB9 Male RS-232 port, rather than the RJ-45 to DB9 Male RS-232 port connector of the previous version.

$219 USB 2.0 to PC Card Read-Writer 1 Slot ATA Flash EasyReader Sale!

July sale on the USB 2.0 to PC Card Read-Writer 1 Slot ATA Flash EasyReader for only $219. Offer Expires Midnight on July 31, 2007. Synchrotech's IPI EasyReader is an external read-writer for ATA Flash PC Cards and ATA Hard Drive PC Cards. Used in concert with a Type II PC Card adapter, it will work with a variety of memory cards including CompactFlash, SD Cards, and others. EasyReader employs USB 2.0 for high speed transfer rates, providing excellent performance in storage applications with PC Card hard disks or ATA Flash Cards. Designed for harsh industrial applications and heavy duty loads, the robust aluminum case protects the reader and PC Card. EasyReader provides exceptional data security electrostatic discharge safeguards and features low voltage monitoring with power failure detection. Additional data security provided via continuous checksum monitoring during data transfer.

$99 DuelAdapter ExpressCard to PCMCIA PC CardBus 10 Day Sale!

Independence Day sale on the DuelAdapter ExpressCard 34 to PCMCIA PC Card and CardBus Adapter for PC/Mac for only $99. Offer Expires Noon on July 12, 2007. The ExpressCard 34 to PCMCIA PC Card and CardBus Read-Writer DuelAdapter is designed to connect the new generation of ExpressCard equipped laptops with legacy PCMCIA 32-Bit PC CardBus and 16-Bit PC Cards. This cross-platform device seamlessly converts data at the highest throughput speed from PC Cards designed for cellular broadband, wireless networking, video, audio and memory expansion to the new ExpressCard format. Using special electronics to convert PCMCIA PC Card input to an ExpressCard compatible signal, the adapter can reach transfer rates up to the full 2.5Gbit/sec supported by the ExpressCard interface--five times faster than USB 2.0. The adapter works with ExpressCard equipped laptops or desktops running Windows XP and Mac OS X operating systems. Installation is a snap and the DuelAdapter has been tested with a wide range of existing PC Cards including: Panasonic P2 cards, and 3G wireless cards from Sprint, Cingular, T-Mobile, and Verizon. If the drivers exist on a supported platform for a specific PC Card, then it should work without any issues.

High Speed PCMCIA PC CardBus Memory Card Media Adapters Now with Drivers for The Vista

ADP-CF2-PC32: an adapter for CompactFlash, and ADP-MULTI5-PC32: an adapter for SDHC, MMC, Memory Stick, and xD Picture cards, are now usable under Windows Server 2003 and The Vista. New drivers enable high speed access to memory card media via 32-bit PC CardBus slots, eliminating a major bottleneck in downloading information from consumer memory cards.

DuelAdapter Issues

This thread is for discussing issues with the DuelAdapter. Issues include, but aren't limited to: unsupported systems, BETA, driver status, incompatible PC Cards, etc.

Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003/Vista Solutions for PCMCIA SRAM and Linear Flash PC Cards

This FAQ discusses PCMCIA PC Card SRAM and Linear Flash with Win32 systems. While we intend for it to be all inclusive, we hope a discussion thread started here can address any issues.

The PCMCIA SRAM PC Cards Memory Card Devices FAQ and PCMCIA Linear Flash PC Cards Memory Card Devices FAQ are important reads as well.

DEXIS Digital X-ray System Requirements and Elan PSeries PCMCIA PC Card Readers FAQ and Information

This new FAQ discusses DEXIS deployments with Elan and other PC Card readers. While we intend for it to be all inclusive, we hope a discussion thread started here can address any issues.

All New PCM-CR-U1EX3 Replacement Reader! Use PCMCIA Linear Flash, SRAM and ATA Flash with Vista!

Synchrotech announces a direct replacement for the venerable PCM-CR-U1EX3 card reader--the PCM-CR-U2EX-LF OMNIDriveUSB2 LF. The OMNIDriveUSB2 LF is an external read-writer for PCMCIA Linear Flash, SRAM, ATA Flash, and Hard Drive PC Card. Used in concert with a Type II PC Card adapter, it will work with a variety of consumer memory cards. OMNIDriveUSB2 LF employs USB 2.0 for high speed transfer rates, providing excellent performance in storage applications. The software package include extensive support and drivers for PCMCIA Linear Flash and SRAM PC Cards, a rarity for external read-writers. This device is also ready for the Windows Vista.

MicroU2E USB 2.0 to USB 2.0 Mode ExpressCard 34 | 54 Host Adapter

Synchrotech presents the MicroU2E USB 2.0 to USB 2.0 Mode ExpressCard 34 | 54 Host Adapter. Allowing the use of USB 2.0 Mode ExpressCard devices on USB 2.0 ports, this 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 either 34 or 54 form factors. Supported USB mode ExpressCards include: Novatel Wireless Merlin ExpressCards (XU870, EX720, V740), storage media ExpressCards like Datafab's expSSD, 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 the use of USB based ExpressCards like the latest generation of 3G wireless devices on slotless PC notebooks and Apple MacBooks

CFExpressPro ExpressCard CompactFlash Adapters Now Just $42!

Our high performance ExpressCard media adapter line just got more affordable. Designed exclusively for use in ExpressCard 34 and 54 slots, CFExpressPro provides fast and reliable access to data stored on CompactFlash memory media cards. Perfect for digital photographers and other users of CompactFlash memory cards, CFExpressPro ExpressCard adapters provide access to CompactFlash contents with speeds often exceeding the fastest USB 2.0 adapters. Light and compact, CFExpressPro slides into a ExpressCard 34 or 54 slot on notebooks, MacBook Pros, and specially equipped desktop computers. CFExpressPro supports PIO though Mode 6 and DMA through Mode 4, meaning it takes full advantage of speeds with newer UDMA4 CompactFlash Cards like SanDisk Extreme IV.