DuelAdapter ExpressCard 34 to PCMCIA PC Card and CardBus Read-Writer

Duel Systems has notified us of the DuelAdapter's End Of Life (EOL) status. The product is still available in limited quantities, and Duel Systems will honor warranties. There will NOT be driver updates to support Mac OS X 10.6 or above, nor support for Windows 7 or Vista/7 64-bit editions. Please bear this in mind when purchasing this item.

See our new product: ExpressCard 34 to PCMCIA PC CardBus 16/32-bit Read-Writer Express2PCC as a replacement for the DuelAdapter.

The ExpressCard 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. DuelAdapter™ comes with a one year limited warranty. Please check the Unsupported Systems List before purchasing.

Part Number and Description

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

PC Notebook users please check: Unsupported Systems List before purchasing

DuelAdapter not supported by Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard

DuelAdapter is now at End Of Life, please see the notes at the top of this page!

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Features and Specifications

Features

Windows XP and Mac OS X compatible

Works great with Panasonic P2 Cards!

Fits in 34mm or 54mm ExpressCard slots

Works with standard PCMCIA 32-Bit PC CardBus and 16-Bit PC Cards

Connects PCMCIA PC Cards to ExpressCard equipped notebook and desktop computers

Also works with CompactFlash, Memory Stick, MMC SD Card, and other consumer memory cards using suitable adapters

Data transfer rate up to ExpressCard maximum, limited by PC Card application

Convenient 2-part module with cable for easy desktop configuration

Easy driver installation and set up

Warranty Information

1 Year Limited Warranty

System Requirements PC

Please check the Unsupported Systems List before purchasing.

ExpressCard 54 or 34 equipped PC

Windows XP and Vista

Drivers must exist for any PC Card being used

System Requirements Mac

ExpressCard 54 or 34 equipped Mac (ie. MacBook Pro)

Mac OS X 10.6 (NOTICE: The DuelAdapter does not support Apple SNOW LEOPARD software upgrade)

Mac OS X 10.5 (no drivers required)

Mac OS X 10.4.8 (on CD-ROM)

Mac OS X 10.4.9 and 10.4.10 drivers are available for download from Duel System's download site.

Drivers must exist for any PC Card being used

DEVICES KNOWN NOT TO WORK

Village Tronic has informed their customers that their VTBook product does not work with the DuelAdapter.

SYSTEMS KNOWN NOT TO WORK

The following systems have 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.

Allienware M5550

Allienware M5551

Dell Latitude 131L

HP/Compaq DV2416US

HP/Compaq DV6000 Series Models

HP/Compaq DV9000 Series Models

Nobilis N4026

Sony VAIO VGN-CR123 E

Sony VAIO VGN-CR203 E

Sony VAIO VGN-F2180 E/B

Toshiba Satellite A205 6468

Toshiba Satellite P205

Toshiba Satellite S4607

Toshiba Satellite S4807

Toshiba Satellite X205

Macs Running Mac OS X 10.6 and above

Chipset

TI

Bus Interface

Host: ExpressCard

Peripheral: PCMCIA 32-Bit PC CardBus Cards

Peripheral: PCMCIA 16-Bit PC Cards

Connectors

Host: ExpressCard 34

Peripheral: up to Type II PCMCIA PC Card

Performance

Up to the full ExpressCard specification (x1 PCI Express)

Limited by maximum data rate of PC Card used

PCMCIA PC Card Compatibility

16-Bit PCMCIA PC Cards

32-Bit CardBus PC Cards

Wide Area Network cellular cards

802.11a/b/g wireless LAN cards

ATA Flash Cards and Drives

Port expansion cards

Ethernet LAN cards

Memory cards

Modem cards

Package Includes

DuelAdapter ExpressCard to PC Card Adapter

1-year limited warranty and support card

Product registration card

Driver CD-ROM

Install Guide

Physical Characteristics

Dimensions Interface Module: 34 x 110 x 15mm

Dimensions Interconnect Cable: 225 x 6mm diameter

Dimensions PC Card Module: 72 x 141 x 26mm

Weight: 115g (approximate)

Electrical Characteristics

Meets all PCMCIA and ExpressCard requirements

3.3V ± 0.3V @ 500mA (max.) directly from ExpressCard socket

Approvals: UL, CE, FCC, RoHS

Support

ExpressCard FAQ for ExpressCard 34 and ExpressCard 54

Answers a broad range of ExpressCard questions including form factor, compatibility, etc.

Drivers For DuelAdapter

Drivers for this device, including BETA drivers for Mac OS X 10.4.9.

Links for P2 Drivers

Links to P2 drivers for Windows and Mac OS X, to use in conjunction with DuelAdapters

Troubleshooting Guide

Troubleshooting guide for Windows XP

Troubleshooting Guide

Troubleshooting guide for Mac OS X

Notice to Customers Running Mac OS X

Due to a peripherals management limitation in Mac OS X, the MacBook Pro or other Apple computers must be restarted before reinserting the DuelAdapter into the ExpressCard card slot. We are actively working with Apple and expect to have this situation corrected in a future Mac OS X release. Please check this page for updates.

Running Cingular's Sierra Wireless Air Card 860 under the DuelAdapter

How-to for AC860 with Windows XP

Unsupported Systems List

List of systems have 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.

Duel Adapter is a trademark of Methode Electronics, Inc.

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