SMC512BF

The CompactFlash SMC512BF is a small form factor non-volatile memory card which provides high capacity data storage. Its aim is to capture, retain and transport data, audio and images, facilitating the transfer of all types of digital information between a large variety of digital systems.

The Card SMC512BF operates in three basic modes:
PCMCIA I/O mode
PCMCIA memory mode
True IDE mode

The CompactFlash SMC512BF also supports Advanced Timing modes. Advanced Timing modes are PCMCIA style I/O modes that are 100ns or faster, PCMCIA Memory modes that are 100ns or faster, True IDE PIO Modes 5,6 and Multi-Word DMA Modes 3,4.

SMC512BF conforms to the PC Card Specification when operating in the PCMCIA I/O mode, and in the PCMCIA Memory mode (Personal Computer Memory Card International Association standard, JEIDA in Japan), and to the ATA specification when operating in True IDE Mode. CompactFlash Cards can be used with passive adapters in a PC-Card Type II or Type III socket.

The Card SMC512BF has an internal intelligent controller which manages interface protocols, data storage and retrieval as well as hardware RS-code Error Correction Code (ECC), defect handling, diagnostics and clock control. Once the Card has been configured by the host, it behaves as a standard ATA (IDE) disk drive. The hardware RS-code ECC allows to detect and correct 4 Bytes per 528 Bytes.

The Card SMC512BF has a super Cap on VCC and a powerful power-loss management feature to prevent data corruption after power-down.

The specification of SMC512BF has been realized and approved by the CompactFlash Association (CFA). This non-proprietary specification enables users to develop CF products that function correctly and are compatible with future CF design.