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Transcend CompactFlash 400X User Manual

Transcend CompactFlash 400X
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400X CompactFlash Card
Transcend Information Inc.
V1.0
1
Description
Dedicated to fulfill the demanding requirements of
performance-conscious photographers, Transcend
proudly releases its Extreme 400X CompactFlash
cards. With its amazing performance
,
the Transcend
400X CompactFlash memory card allows the
professional photographers and enthusiasts to get the
most from your digital single lens reflex (DSLR)
camera. Users are guaranteed to make consecutive
shooting and non-stop video recording and share their
digital artwork with the world!
Placement
Dimensions
Features
CompactFlash Specification Version 4.1 Compliant
RoHS compliant products
Single Power Supply: 3.3V
±
5% or 5V
±
10%
Operating Temperature: -25
o
C to 85
o
C
Storage Temperature: -40
o
C to 85
o
C
Operating/ Storage Humidity: 5% to 95%
Operation Modes:
PC Card Memory Mode
PC Card IO Mode
True IDE Mode
True IDE Mode supports:
Ultra DMA Mode 0 to Ultra DMA Mode 6 (Ultra DMA
mode 5/6 must supply with 3.3V)
MultiWord DMA Mode 0 to MultiWord DMA Mode 4
PIO Mode 0 to PIO Mode 6
PC Card Mode supports up to Ultra DMA Mode 6
True IDE mode: Fixed Disk (Default)
PC Card Mode: Removable Disk (Default)
Durability of Connector: 10,000 times
Built-in 15 bit ECC (Error Correction Code) functionality
Support Global Wear-Leveling to extend product life
Transfer rate up to read 90MB/s write 60MB/s based on
TestMetrix.
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Transcend CompactFlash 400X Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandTranscend
ModelCompactFlash 400X
CategoryStorage
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Product Overview and Features

Key Features

Details the primary features and capabilities of the 400X CompactFlash Card, highlighting performance and user benefits.

Product Description

Provides a detailed description of the product's purpose and target audience, focusing on photographers.

Placement Diagram

Illustrates the physical placement of the CompactFlash card within a device.

Physical Dimensions

Specifies the physical measurements of the CompactFlash card in millimeters and inches.

Product Specifications

Interface Specifications

Details the interface standards, drivers, and compatibility information for the card.

Physical Specification

Covers the form factor and storage capacities of the CompactFlash card.

Environmental Specifications

Outlines the operating and storage temperature and humidity requirements.

Power Consumption

Provides power consumption data for different operational states (standby, read, write).

Performance Metrics

Read/Write Performance

Lists the read and write transfer rates (MB/s) for the product models.

Actual Capacity Information

Details the actual capacity figures in terms of User LBA, Cylinders, Heads, and Sectors.

Block Diagram

Pin Assignments

PC Card Memory Mode Pins

Details pin assignments and types for PC Card Memory Mode operations.

PC Card I/O Mode Pins

Details pin assignments and types for PC Card I/O Mode operations.

True IDE Mode Pins

Details pin assignments and types for True IDE Mode operations.

Electrical Characteristics

Input Leakage Current

Specifies input leakage current parameters and their conditions.

Input Characteristics

Defines voltage thresholds and resistance parameters for input signals.

Output Drive Type

Describes the different types of output drive characteristics available.

Output Drive Characteristics

Signal Description

Electrical Specifications

Absolute Maximum Conditions

Defines the absolute maximum voltage and current ratings for device operation.

DC Characteristics

Details DC electrical parameters, including voltage levels and resistances.

UDMA Electrical Requirements

UDMA Input Characteristics

Specifies input voltage thresholds and parameters for UDMA modes greater than 4.

UDMA Output Drive Characteristics

Details output voltage levels and current sinking/sourcing for UDMA modes > 4.

Signal Interface Requirements

Advanced Timing Modes

Host Requirements for Advanced Timing

Outlines host configuration requirements for faster timing modes like PCMCIA I/O and Memory.

Ultra DMA Electrical Requirements

Series Termination

Specifies typical values for series termination resistors for Ultra DMA operation.

PCB and Cabling Requirements

PCB Trace Requirements

Defines printed circuit board trace length requirements for Ultra DMA.

Ultra DMA Cabling Requirements

Specifies cabling requirements for Ultra DMA mode, including crosstalk suppression.

Attribute Memory Read Timing

Configuration Register Write Timing

Common Memory Read Timing

Common Memory Write Timing

I/O Input (Read) Timing

I/O Output (Write) Timing

True IDE PIO Mode Timing

True IDE Multiword DMA Mode Timing

True IDE Ultra DMA Mode Timing

Ultra DMA Signal Usage

Timing Parameters Overview

UDMA Timing Parameters

Slew Rate Specifications

Card Configuration

Multiple Function CompactFlash Storage Cards

Describes cards that support multiple functions and register decoding.

PC Card Memory Mode UDMA Function

Configuration Registers Decoding

Attribute Memory Function

Configuration Option Register

Card Configuration and Status Register

Pin Replacement Register

Socket and Copy Register

I/O Transfer Function

PCMCIA Mode I/O Function

Defines I/O transfer functions for PCMCIA modes, including 8-bit and 16-bit accesses.

PC Card I/O Mode UDMA Function

Common Memory Transfer Function

True IDE Mode I/O Transfer Function

Host Configuration Requirements

Metaformat Overview

Provides an overview of the metaformat's purpose: describing requirements and capabilities.

CF-ATA Register Definition and Protocol

I/O Address Configurations

Contiguous I/O Mapped Addressing

Memory Mapped Addressing

True IDE Mode Addressing

CF-ATA Registers

Data, Error, and Feature Registers

Describes the Data, Error, and Feature registers, including their addresses and functions.

Sector Registers

Details the Sector Count and Sector Number registers for data access.

Cylinder and Drive/Head Registers

Covers Cylinder Low, Cylinder High, and Drive/Head registers for addressing.

Status & Alternate Status Registers

Device Control Register

Card (Drive) Address Register

CF-ATA Command Set

Check Power Mode Command

Execute Drive Diagnostic Command

Erase Sector(s) Command

Flush Cache Command

Format Track Command

Identify Device Command

Identify Device Data Fields

Drive Parameters and Capabilities

Details words related to drive geometry, sectors, and card capabilities.

Identification Data

Covers serial number, firmware revision, and model number information.

Transfer Timing and Modes

Describes PIO modes, translation parameters, and timing details.

Multiword DMA Transfer Details

Advanced PIO Transfer Modes

Minimum Multiword DMA Cycle Time

Recommended Multiword DMA Cycle Time

Minimum PIO Transfer Cycle Times

Features/Command Sets Supported

Ultra DMA Modes Supported

Security and Power Management

Key Management Schemes

Advanced True IDE Timing Modes

PIO Mode Support

Indicates support for various Advanced True IDE PIO modes.

Multiword DMA Mode Support

Indicates support for various Advanced True IDE Multiword DMA modes.

Advanced PCMCIA/Memory Timing Modes

PCMCIA I/O Mode Support

Details maximum supported PCMCIA I/O timing modes.

Memory Timing Mode Support

Details maximum supported Memory timing modes.

UDMA Mode Support and Selection

PC Card I/O UDMA Modes

Lists supported PC Card I/O UDMA timing modes.

PC Card Memory UDMA Modes

Lists supported PC Card Memory UDMA timing modes.

Selected UDMA Timing Mode

Indicates the currently selected PC Card UDMA timing mode.

Idle and Initialization Commands

Idle Command (97h/E3h)

Puts the card into Idle mode, clears BSY, and generates an interrupt.

Idle Immediate Command (95h/E1h)

Puts the card into Idle mode immediately, clears BSY, and generates an interrupt.

Initialize Drive Parameters Command (91h)

Sets sectors per track and heads per cylinder.

Read Buffer and Read DMA Commands

Read Buffer Command (E4h)

Reads the current contents of the card's sector buffer.

Read DMA Command (C8h)

Performs DMA data transfer for reading sectors.

Read Long Sector Command

Reads sectors with additional error correction bytes.

Read Multiple and Sector Commands

Read Multiple Command (C4h)

Reads multiple sectors in a single operation.

Read Sector(s) Command (20h/21h)

Reads one or more sectors from the card.

Read Verify Sector(s) Command (40h/41h)

Reads sectors and verifies the written data.

Recalibrate Command

Request Sense Command

Seek Command

Set Features Command

Feature Set Operations

Set Mode Commands

Set Multiple Mode (C6h)

Selects transfer type and DMA/PIO mode.

Set Sleep Mode (99h/E6h)

Puts the card into sleep mode.

Standby Command (96h/E2h)

Puts the card into standby mode.

Standby Immediate and Translate Sector Commands

Standby Immediate Command (94h/E0h)

Puts the card into standby mode immediately.

Translate Sector Command (87h)

Translates sector information for LBA addressing.

Wear Level and Buffer Commands

Wear Level Command (F5h)

Manages wear leveling for flash memory.

Write Buffer Command (E8h)

Writes data to the card's internal buffer.

Write DMA Command

Write Sector Commands

Write Long Sector Command (32h/33h)

Writes long sectors with error correction.

Write Multiple Command (C5h)

Writes multiple sectors in a single operation.

Write Multiple without Erase Command (CDh)

Writes multiple sectors without erasing them first.

Write Sector(s) and Verify Commands

Write Sector(s) Command (30h/31h)

Writes sectors to the card.

Write Sector(s) without Erase Command (38h)

Writes sectors without erasing them first.

Write Verify Command (3Ch)

Writes sectors and verifies the written data.

Error Posting Overview

SMART Command Set

SMART Data Structure

Ordering Information

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