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Memory Connectors - PC Card Sockets

PC Card Sockets, commonly known as PCMCIA sockets, are a type of Memory Connectors used to connect a variety of storage devices to computers, mobile phones and other small devices. The PC Card Socket is a popular type of memory connector, due to its simplicity, easy installation, and small form factor. The PC Card Socket is designed to accept a variety of standard and custom-shaped PC Cards, including CompactFlash, SD card, Memory Stick and microSD.

146026-1 Application Field and Working Principle

The 146026-1 PC Card Socket is a standard-compliant PC Card Socket designed to provide fuss-free connections to a variety of storage devices. It consists of two parts, the upper and lower sections. The upper section contains a 74-contact female PC Card connector which is where a PC Card can be inserted. The lower section is a metal guide which slides into the card edge connector to secure it in place. When a PC Card is inserted into the PC Card Socket, contacts on the PC Card edge connector make contact with the contacts inside the PC Card Socket to complete the connection. It is this contact that allows the data between the PC Card and the device to be transmitted.

The 146026-1 PC Card Socket is primarily used to connect devices such as digital cameras, PDAs, music players, external hard drives and USB Flash drives to computers. It is also widely used in laptop computers and other small devices like netbooks, tablets and handheld computers. The 146026-1 PC Card Socket is designed with a unique ‘locking’ mechanism which stops the PC Card from slipping out of the PC Card Socket, making it ideal for secure storage applications.

PC Card Sockets like the 146026-1 PC Card Socket are a popular choice for connecting and storing digital content due to their low cost, ease of use, and small size. The 146026-1 PC Card Socket is especially ideal for connecting and securely storing devices with small form factors like digital cameras, PDAs, music players, and external hard drives. The 146026-1 PC Card Socket is widely available in a variety of designs and finishes to suit any application.