CardBus is a high-performance 32-bit version of the PC Card standard. CardBus cards are able to take advantage of internal bus speeds that can be as much as four-to-six times faster than 16-bit PC Cards. The CardBus CompactFlash Adapter will allow consumers to get the maximum capability out of their high-speed CompactFlash and CompactFlash PRO cards without the bottle-neck of the older 16-bit standard. Since 1998, virtually all high-end notebook products have incorporated CardBus technology. With the CardBus CompactFlash Adapter, laptop users will finally be able to take full advantage of the equipment they already own. Like all CardBus cards, the CardBus CF Adapter employs a special keying mechanism, which prevents insertion in systems with slots that only support 16-bit PC Cards. Therefore, CardBus cards cannot be used in systems that lack CardBus slots. All CardBus cards can be easily distinguished from standard PC Cards by the gold grounding shield strip across the connector.
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