PCMCIA Static RAM (SRAM) PC Card  ( SRAM Memory Card )

Amtron supplies two types of PCMCIA SRAM memory cards, rechargeable battery type and replaceable battery type, to industrial and military customers.

[Both kinds of SRAM cards are compatible with each other and interchangeable. The difference in battery type does not affect the functionality of SRAM card at all. Please check the Compatibility List.]

We carry the following brands of PCMCIA SRAM PC cards for industrial and military customers.

These high speed PCMCIA type I SRAM PC cards are available with or without attribute memory for "plug and play" compatibility.  You can use these PCMCIA Static RAM (SRAM) memory cards for palmtop / PDA / hand-held PC (HPC), Pfaff sewing machine, GE Fanuc computer numerical control (CNC), music instrument like keyboard/ synthesizer (Alesis, Ensoniq, Korg, etc.), Cisco and Nortel Bay Networks routers, vibration analyzer, data collection terminal, monitoring device, data storage instrumentation, laptop/notebook PC, PCMCIA equipped PC, etc.  These SRAM cards offer a high performance, reprogrammable, non-volatile solution for code and data storage, disk caching, and write intensive applications in mobile and embedded systems. Please check the SRAM PC Card Application List.

[SRAM PC Card is one type of PCMCIA memory card. It is not categorized as flash memory card. Please click here for industrial grade PCMCIA Flash Memory Card.  If you need industrial grade Compact Flash Memory Card, please click here.]

These PCMCIA type 1 SRAM PC cards are designed with dual backup battery - a removable (replaceable) but non-rechargeable 3V lithium battery (primary battery) and an on-board rechargeable but non-replaceable battery (secondary battery) for data retention.  This design allows the replacement of primary battery without data loss.  The digital signals will alarm the user the need of primary battery replacement.  The write protect switch on the SRAM PC card provides protection from inadvertent erasure.

Pretec SRAM PC cards are compatible with all known PCMCIA SRAM PC card applications. [Please check Application List]  Packaged in PCMCIA Type I housing, Pretec SRAM PC cards are available from 256KB to 8MB and in standard industrial temperature grade (0°C to +70°C). Pretec SRAM cards come with plastic travel case.

Features and Specification: SRAM memory card (dual battery) data sheet
1 year warranty,  RoHS compliant.

* The expected time of arrival (ETA), if no date is listed, is about 2 - 3 weeks after customer places order. If ETA is critical, please contact Sales Department at (323) 265-8076 or sales@amtron.com.

 

Pretec SRAM PC Card with Fixed Rechargeable Battery [Centennial/SMART Modular, Envoy Data, Magic Ram (MagicRAM), Simple Technology (SimpleTech), White Electronic Designs (WEDC) equivalent SRAM PC Cards]  These SRAM cards are compatible and interchangeable with Centennial/SMART SRAM cards. Please check the Compatibility List.

These rechargeable PCMCIA type I SRAM PC cards contain built-in rechargeable lithium battery with recharge circuit that automatically maintains peak condition when in use. The recharge feature eliminates the need for periodic replacing of batteries and avoids the environmental harm when disposing of used batteries.

Pretec rechargeable SRAM PC cards are compatible with all known PCMCIA SRAM PC card applications. [Please check Application List]  These PCMCIA SRAM cards are based on advanced CMOS technology providing very low power consumption and reliable data retention characteristics. The write protect switch on the SRAM PC card provides protection from inadvertent erasure.

Packaged in PCMCIA Type I housing,  Pretec rechargeable SRAM PC cards are available from 1MB to 16MB and in standard industrial temperature grade (0°C to +70°C) [plastic housing] or extended industrial temperature grade (-40°C to +85°C) [metal housing].

Pretec SRAM cards come with plastic travel case.

Features and Specification:  Data Sheet
1 year warranty,  RoHS compliant.
 

Pretec Part Number	Compatible Part Number	Description	Price (US$)
Standard Operating Temperature (0°C to +70°C) [= 32°F to 158°F]; Plastic Housing [Data Sheet]
Pretec S6F201C	Centennial SR01M-15-11194, SL01M-15-11194, etc. Simpletech STI-SRAM/1A, SMART Modular PG32004, etc.	1MB Rechargeable SRAM PC Card with 8KB attribute memory (plastic casing, 0°C to +70°C)	79.99 in stock		Buy via e-mail, fax, or phone
Pretec S6F202C	Centennial SR02M-15-11194, SL02M-15-11194, etc. Simpletech STI-SRAM/2A, SMART Modular PG33004, etc.	2MB Rechargeable SRAM PC Card with 8KB attribute memory (plastic casing, 0°C to +70°C)	99.99 in stock		Buy via e-mail, fax, or phone
Pretec S6F204C	Centennial SR04M-15-11194, SL04M-15-11194, etc. Simpletech STI-SRAM/4A, SMART Modular PG34005, etc.	4MB Rechargeable SRAM PC Card with 8KB attribute memory (plastic casing, 0°C to +70°C)	139.99 in stock		Buy via e-mail, fax, or phone
Pretec S6F206C	Centennial SR06M-15-11194, SL06M-15-11194, etc. Simpletech STI-SRAM/6A, SMART Modular PG35006, etc.	6MB Rechargeable SRAM PC Card with 8KB attribute memory (plastic casing, 0°C to +70°C)	179.99 in stock		Buy via e-mail, fax, or phone
Pretec S6F208C		8MB Rechargeable SRAM PC Card with 8KB attribute memory (plastic casing, 0°C to +70°C)	229.99 in stock		Buy via e-mail, fax, or phone
Pretec S6F216C		16MB Rechargeable SRAM PC Card with 8KB attribute memory (plastic casing, 0°C to +70°C)	369.99 ETA*		Buy via e-mail, fax, or phone
		Clear plastic jewel case for PCMCIA PC Card	free	included with purchase

* The expected time of arrival (ETA), after customer places order, is about 2 - 3 weeks. If ETA is critical, please contact Sales Department at (323) 265-8076 or sales@amtron.com.

* The expected time of arrival (ETA), after customer places order, is about 2 - 3 weeks. If ETA is critical, please contact Sales Department at (323) 265-8076 or sales@amtron.com.

[* Centennial Technologies Inc was acquired by Solectron Corporation and merged into SMART Modular Technologies Inc in 2001. Thus Centennial brand name was replaced by SMART.]

These PCMCIA type I SRAM PC cards contain a built-in rechargeable lithium battery with recharge circuit that automatically maintains peak condition when in use. The recharge feature eliminates the need for periodic replacing of batteries and avoids the environmental harm when disposing of used batteries. By fully encasing the battery within an ultra-sonically welded metal housing, these rechargeable SRAM PCMCIA cards offer greater resistance to shock and vibration. The card's rigid metal casing withstands harsh environmental conditions.

SMART/Centennial SRAM PC cards are compatible with all known PCMCIA SRAM PC card applications. [Please check Application List]  These PCMCIA SRAM cards are based on advanced CMOS technology providing very low power consumption and reliable data retention characteristics. The write protect switch on the SRAM PC card provides protection from inadvertent erasure.

Packaged in PCMCIA Type 1 metal housing, SMART/Centennial SRAM PC cards are available from 256KB to 6MB and in standard temperature grade (0°C to +60°C) or industrial extended temperature grade (-20°C to +85°C). Soft plastic sleeve is provided.

Features and Specification: SRAM memory card (rechargeable battery) data sheet
RoHS compliant, 1 year warranty.

[SMART Modular (Centennial) SRAM cads are available only for large quantity order. Please purchase Pretec SRAM card rechargeable battery type or replaceable battery type.]
 

SMART Modular Part Number	Equivalent Part Number	Description
Operating Temperature (0°C to +60°C) [= 32°F to 140°F]
SMART PG30007	Centennial SR256-15-11191, SL256-15-11191, etc.; Simpletech STI-SRAM/256A; Synchrotech PCM-SRS-AK256, etc.	256KB Rechargeable SRAM PC Card with 8KB attribute memory	NA*
SMART PG31004	Centennial SR512-15-11191, SL512-15-11191, etc.; Simpletech STI-SRAM/512A; Synchrotech PCM-SRS-AK512, etc.	512KB Rechargeable SRAM PC Card with 8KB attribute memory	NA*
SMART PG32004	Centennial SR01M-15-11194, SL01M-15-11194, etc.; Pretec S6F201C; Simpletech STI-SRAM/1A, Synchrotech PCM-SRS-AM001, etc.	1MB Rechargeable SRAM PC Card with 8KB attribute memory	replaced by Pretec S6F201C or S6M201E
SMART PG33004	Centennial SR02M-15-11194, SL02M-15-11194, etc.; Pretec S6F202C; Simpletech STI-SRAM/2A, Synchrotech PCM-SRS-AM002, etc.	2MB Rechargeable SRAM PC Card with 8KB attribute memory	replaced by Pretec S6F202C or S6M202E
SMART PG34005	Centennial SR04M-15-11194, SL04M-15-11194, etc.; Pretec S6F204C; Simpletech STI-SRAM/4A; Synchrotech PCM-SRS-AM004, etc.	4MB Rechargeable SRAM PC Card with 8KB attribute memory	replaced by Pretec S6F204C or S6M204E
SMART PG35006	Centennial SR06M-15-11194, SL06M-15-11194, etc.; Pretec S6F206C; Simpletech STI-SRAM/6A; Synchrotech PCM-SRS-AM006, etc.	6MB Rechargeable SRAM PC Card with 8KB attribute memory	replaced by Pretec S6F206C or S6M206E

* Not Available (NA).

Attribute memory
[There is no performance difference between 8KB and 2KB attribute memory. Devices accept SRAM cards with 2KB attribute memory can also accept SRAM cards with 8KB attribute memory.]

Attribute memory is used for Card Information Structure (CIS) storage. CIS describes the characteristics and capabilities of SRAM PCMCIA card so the host system can automatically configure it. Some devices need this optional attribute memory for CIS. Please check your device's documentation or contact the device manufacturer to determine if the optional attribute memory is required or not. If your device requires no attribute memory, you do not need to purchase SRAM cards with attribute memory.

If you are not sure whether the attribute memory is required by your devices or not, it is recommended to choose SRAM memory cards with attribute memory because:
(1) SRAM cards with attribute memory are more compatible with most devices.  Most of the devices accepting SRAM card without attribute memory can also accept SRAM card with attribute memory.  [Exception: Some precision agriculture data loggers like the Ag Leader yield monitors can only use SRAM cards without attribute memory.]
(2) Windows 2000, XP, Vista, & 7 only support SRAM cards with attribute memory.  To read/write SRAM cards without the attribute memory, in systems running Windows 2000, XP, Vista, & 7, you need special SRAM card reader such as U111-M, OMNIDriveUSB Pro, etc or Third Party Software Packages for SRAM PC Card.

PCMCIA SRAM PC Card Compatibility List

The SRAM PC card with fixed rechargeable battery and the SRAM PC card with replaceable battery are compatible with each other, thus are interchangeable. The battery difference does not affect the functionality of SRAM card at all.  You can choose either type of SRAM PC card according to your own preference in battery type. The manufacturer and/or brand name printed on PCMCIA SRAM card also does not matter because all SRAM cards are made the same according to the same PCMCIA/JEIDA standards since 1990.

The only issue is the optional attribute memory which could be identified by the part number printed on SRAM PC card.  However, if you are not sure whether the optional attribute memory is required by your device/ instrument/ equipment, it is recommended to choose SRAM memory card with attribute memory except for agriculture yield monitors because these devices can only use SRAM cards without attribute memory. [Please look up the SRAM Card Application List.]

The following compatibility list is not comprehensive and is provided for reference only. Many brands listed in the Table have been discontinued. Please do not worry if the manufacturer and/or brand name of your old SRAM card is not listed because all SRAM PC cards are produced according to the same PCMCIA/JEIDA standards. The PCMCIA and JEIDA have published many new releases since 1990, but none of the revisions change the design and manufacturing standards of SRAM PC Card. Therefore, old and obsolete brand names and part numbers are not an issue and all brands are interchangeable.

PCMCIA SRAM PC Card Application List

Both Pretec and SMART/Centennial PCMCIA SRAM cards are compatible with, but not limited to, the following devices and instruments.

[The following compatibility list is not comprehensive and is provided for reference only. Please look up your device's user manual for the correct PCMCIA (PC Card) memory card information.]

Warranty & Support:

• 1 year warranty for Pretec SRAM cards.
  1 year warranty for SMART/Centennial rechargeable SRAM cards.
• Free technical support from Amtron Technology and the respective manufacturers.

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