Innovation, higher capacity, and improved performance
for portable electronic devices
IBM family of Microdrives
New applications for high-
Highlights capacity, compact storage
The IBM Microdrive* provides break-
Provides high-capacity, high- through storage capacity for portable
performance removable storage electronic devices in an industry-standard
ranging from 340 MB to 1 GB in a CF+ Type II form factor. This capacity
one-inch hard disk drive enables users of digital cameras to
capture more high-resolution photos
Integrates with a variety of hand- without having to frequently download
held devices through use of the data. In addition, handheld PC users can
industry-standard CF+** Type II access more applications and maintain
format and compatibility with large databases, while notebook users
PCMCIA Type II (with an adapter) can back up and transport their data IBM 1 GB Microdrive (model for
more quickly and conveniently. illustration only)
Provides reliable storage for
digital cameras, handheld PCs, Increased capacity, portability,
digital audio players, laptops, and and value For more information
other portable handheld devices With capacities ranging from 340 MB to Internet and e-mail:
1 GB on a single hard disk drive, the IBM • [Link]/storage/microdrive
Incorporates leading-edge IBM family of Microdrives provides high- • drive@[Link]
technologies such as giant capacity, cost-effective personal storage.
magnetoresistive (GMR) head Weighing only 16 grams, the IBM IBM TECHFAX document server:
technology, load/unload features, Microdrive provides outstanding capacity • 408-256-5418 (requires touch-tone
Enhanced Adaptive Battery Life in a compact, portable package—a key phone)
Extender* 3.0, and TrueTrack* requirement for today’s handheld devices. • International callers must call from a fax
servo for maximum capacity, machine
performance, and reliability Higher performance, improved
productivity IBM hard disk drive product information:
With a maximum sustained data rate • 1 888-IBM-5214 (United States)
exceeding 4 MB/sec, the IBM Microdrive • 507-253-4110 (outside of the U.S.)
provides a significant performance
improvement over current flash memory.
As a result, large files can be transferred
very quickly, and users can be much
more productive.
IBM Microdrives at a glance IBM family of Microdrives
Model IBM 1 GB Microdrive/IBM 512 MB Microdrive/
• IBM 1 GB Microdrive, IBM 512 MB
IBM 340 MB Microdrive
Microdrive, and IBM 340 MB Microdrive
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Configuration • A Travel Kit for the IBM 1 GB, 512 MB, and
Interface CF+ (ATA and PCMCIA compatible) 340 MB Microdrive, including Microdrive,
Capacity (MB) 1000/512/340 PC Card adapter, and field case
Sector size (bytes) 512
Disks 1
Areal density (max Gbits/sq. inch) 15. 2
Recording density (max KBPI) 435.0
Track density (TPI) 35,000
Performance
Data buffer (KB) 1281
Rotational speed (RPM) 3600 [Link]/storage/microdrive
Latency (average ms) 8.33 © Copyright IBM Corporation 2000
Media transfer rate (Mbits/sec) 38.8 to 59.9 IBM Storage Technology Division
Interface transfer rate (MB/sec) 11.1 (PIO mode 3) 5600 Cottle Road
13.3 (DMA mode 1) San Jose, CA 95193
Sustained data rate, Produced in the United States
typical read or write (MB/sec) 2.6 (min); 4.2 (max) 6-00
Seek time (read) All rights reserved
Average (ms) 12
*IBM is a registered trademark and Enhanced
Track-to-track (ms) 1
Adaptive Battery Life Extender, Microdrive, and
Full-track (ms) 19
TrueTrack are trademarks of International Business
Reliability Machines Corporation.
Error rate (nonrecoverable) < 1 per 1.0 E 13 bits transferred ** IBM is an authorized licensee of the CF+ trademark.
Load/unload cycles 300,000
Other names are trademarks or registered
Power +3.3V power supply +5V power supply trademarks of their respective owners.
Voltage requirement (auto-detect) +3.3VDC, ±5% or +5VDC, ±5% References in this publication to IBM products, programs,
Current (write) 250 mA 260mA or services do not imply that IBM intends to make them
available in all countries in which IBM operates.
Current (standby) 20 mA 20 mA
Product description data represents design
Power consumption efficiency (watts/MB) 0.000495/0.000967 0.00085/0.00166
objectives and is provided for comparative purposes;
Physical size actual results may vary depending on a variety of
Height (mm) 5 +0 / -0.10 factors. Data subject to change without notice. IBM
development plans are subject to change at any time
Width (mm) 42.80/±0.10
without prior notice.
Depth (mm) 36.40/±0.15
Product claims are true as of the date of the first
Weight (g) 16 (max) printing. This product data does not constitute a
warranty. Questions regarding IBM warranty terms or
Environmental characteristics Operating Nonoperating
the methodology used to derive this data should be
Ambient temperature 0 to 65° C (meas. at unit) -40 to 65° C
referred to an IBM representative.
Relative humidity (noncondensing) 8 to 90% 5 to 95%
TECHFAX #7107
Maximum wet bulb (noncondensing) 29.4° 40.0°
Shock (half sine wave) 175 G (2 ms) 1500 G (1 ms)
Vibration (random [RMS]) 0.67 G (5 to 500 Hz) 3.01 G (5 to 500 Hz)
Vibration (swept sine) 1 G 0-peak (5 to 500 Hz) 5 G 0-peak (10 to 500 Hz)
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