PCMCIA memory card
Date1980
Inventory Number1998-1-0790
ClassificationComputing Equipment
Subject
Maker
Hitachi Maxell, Ltd.
1960-present
Cultural Region
Dimensions5.4 × 8.6 × 0.3 cm (2 1/8 × 3 3/8 × 1/8 in.)
Material
Accessorieswhite cardboard box with clear plastic lid
DescriptionThe memory card is stored in white cardboard box with a plastic lid held together by metal connectors along each side edge. This box is not original.
The flash digital memory mechanism is contained in a thin, red plastic case with a white border and etched horizontal lines along the long edges. Near the right edge of the card casing is a white outline of a square with rounded edges. At the bottom right hand corner of this square is a small hole. A chip in the bottom left hand corner of the casing reveals that there is a black layer inside. There is a connection mechanism for interfacing with other devices underneath the left edge of the casing.
The flash digital memory mechanism is contained in a thin, red plastic case with a white border and etched horizontal lines along the long edges. Near the right edge of the card casing is a white outline of a square with rounded edges. At the bottom right hand corner of this square is a small hole. A chip in the bottom left hand corner of the casing reveals that there is a black layer inside. There is a connection mechanism for interfacing with other devices underneath the left edge of the casing.
Signedin white and orange lettering on red device faceplate: maxell / MEMORY CARD / [backwards facing arrow] / ML_32PC / 32K BYTE RAM
Inscribedhand-written in black ink on clear case lid: PCMCIA / MEMORY CARD / Maxell ML - 32 PC
FunctionDigital memory cards of this kind are used for storing and transferring digital information. They are often used in personal and laptop computers, digital cameras, and videogame consoles. The card is inserted into the device in the direction indicated by the yellow arrow. Compatible devices will have a read/write mechanism for obtaining and storing information on the card.
Commodore International
Date: 1982-1985
Accessories: four-shelf computer rack (2003-1-0239a); commodore video monitor (2003-1-0239b); magnetic temperature monitor (2003-1-0239c); pulse timer (2003-1-0239d); Panasonic dot-matrix printer (2003-1-0239f); two cyclotron lead bricks (2003-1-0239g, h); cardboard box with printer paper (2003-1-0239i); user's guide for commodore 64 with instructions for use, connections, installation, and service (stored next to the commodore video monitor on top shelf of computer rack); user's guide for commodore 1541 with instructions for use, maintenance, connection, installation, and service (stored next to the commodore video monitor on top shelf of computer rack); ten floppy discs stored in a cardboard box on top of external disk drive
Object number: 2003-1-0293e
Panelvision Corporation
Date: 1984
Accessories: single-board display controller
cable for display (1997-1-0686c)
shipping ticket/ hand carry pass dated June 11, 1997 (in instrument file)
letter to Dr. Richard V. Kollarits from William Andrewes dated June 16, 1997 regarding donation of MiniGraphic display and letter to William Andrewes from Dr. Richard V. Kollarits that accompanied the object upon donation on June 11, 1997 (in instrument file)
four sample color prints made with this display on micro-encapsulated photographic paper. 1. man in business suit, 2. woman crouching next to lawn ornament, 3. two clowns painting a third's face, 4. woman in winter hat and scarf (in instrument file)
copies of two articles by AT&T Bell Laboratories staff (Richard V. Kollarits, William, H. Ninke, David C. Gibbon) on color imaging and printing (in instrument file)
Panelvision pamphlet introducing the MiniGraphic multipurpose flat panel display, including instrument specifications, consumer prices, functioning and features (in instrument file)
1984 article by Panelvision employees (Peter Brody Fang-Chen Luo, Paul Malmberg) on active matrix technology (in instrument file)
Panelvision Corporation Fact Sheet, including details of company history and recent developments (in instrument file)
article about commercial debut of active matrix technology from Design Engineering newspaper, June 18, 1984 (in instrument file)
full circuit diagram and schematic for MiniGraphic Display Controller (in instrument file)
instruction manual and description of MiniGraphic Display Controller (two copies, in instrument file)
circuit diagrams and instruction manuals for the MiniGraphic Display (two booklets, in instrument file)
Object number: 1997-1-0686a
Panasonic
Date: circa 1985
Accessories: four-shelf computer rack (2003-1-0239a); commodore video monitor (2003-1-0239b); magnetic temperature monitor (2003-1-0239c); pulse timer (2003-1-0239d); Commodore computer, keyboard (2003-1-0239e); two cyclotron lead bricks (2003-1-0239g, h); cardboard box with printer paper (2003-1-0239i); operating instructions manual (stored next to commodore video monitor on top shelf of computer rack)
Object number: 2003-1-0293f
CASIO Computer Company, Ltd.
Date: 1970-1980
Accessories: vinyl pouch with folded over snap cover and hanging loop; batteries
Object number: 1995-1-0012
International Business Machines Corporation
Date: 1986-1992
Accessories: monitor; keyboard (b); one black cable; one grey cable; function key template; part of cable; printout of an e-mail from Chip Robinson (c)
Object number: 1997-1-1825a
International Business Machines Corporation
Date: 1986-1992
Accessories: monitor; keyboard; one black cable; one grey cable; function key template; part of cable; printout of an e-mail from Chip Robinson
Object number: 1997-1-1825c
Hammond Typewriter Company
Date: circa 1923
Accessories: four Hammond type shuttles for different type faces, each with a wooden storage box; four laminated paper rectangles with symbol placement guide; instruction book, instruction sheets, advertisements, and correspondence (in object file)
Object number: 1996-1-0373