ExpressCard Last modified: Friday, May 16, 2008
A hardware technology designed to replace CardBus (also known as PCMCIA) standards for hot-pluggable internal I/O expansion for notebook and desktop computers. ExpressCard enables you to add memory, wired and wireless communications, multimedia and security features by inserting ExpressCard modules into compliant systems. There are two standard formats of ExpressCard modules, the ExpressCard/34 module (34mm x 75mm) and the ExpressCard/54 module (54mm x 75mm). Both formats are 5mm thick and use the same connector interface.
ExpressCard Homepage PCMCIA has developed the ExpressCard standard to carry forward the benefits of 'plug-in' I/O cards to the next generation of personal computing devices. SmallBusinessComputing.com Provides technology solutions for small business owners, hardware/software reviews, webmaster resources and news. Webopedia's Quick Reference Section Use this Webopedia reference section for information on common Internet and computer facts and occurrences.

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