PCMCIA Cards

The implementation of Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) architecture provides flexibility in the placement of input/output processors (IOPs) and input/output adapters (IOAs) in iSeries 270, 800, 810, 820, 825, 840, 840, 870, 890, SB2, and SB3 servers. This can result in a more efficient use of card slots, which in turn can lower the cost of implementation. This paper describes the configuration and card placement rules that you must understand and follow to develop valid configurations. tech news

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GPRS is a new wireless technology standard, which improves the data service that can be added to GSM-based personal communications service network and enable interoperability between the Internet and the GSM network. Micronet SP3100A is a tri-band Type II card that lets you connect your notebook to GSM and GPRS network. It sends and receives data via mobile telephone networks, so it allows you to take full advantage to access to your corporate network, e-mail, and the Internet worldwide. tech news

This paper describes Signia's PCMCIA and Compact Flash Bluetooth solutions. Signia Technologies is enabling OEM manufacturers to get their Bluetooth products to market faster by adding Compact Flash and PCMCIA Manufacturing Kits to its lineup of Ulysses Bluetooth Solutions that includes Baseband and Radio ICs, Software Protocol Stacks, Antennas and Development Kits. Signia's strategy has been to focus on minimizing the total Bluetooth implementation and volume manufacturing cost, while improving ease of integration. Signia's solution includes the optimization of Baseband and Radio ICs, software protocol stacks, antennas, assembly and test, and regulatory compliance. tech news

The Bluetooth name explicitly implies interoperability and can be used only on qualified products, which is meant to be a benefit for manufacturers, integrators, and end customers. If the Bluetooth intellectual property were sold without qualification, the license would not be in effect and the offending company would be infringing on certain patents. tech news