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PCI Express Mini Card is a replacement for the Mini PCI form factor based on PCI Express . It is developed by the PCI-SIG . The host device supports both PCI Express and USB 2.0 connectivity, and each card uses whichever the designer feels most appropriate to the task.


FORM FACTORS

PCI Express Mini Cards are 30 x 56 mm. There is a 52 pin edge connector. A half-length card is also specified 30 x 31.9 mm.


ELECTRICAL INTERFACE

PCI Express Mini Card edge connector provide multiple connections and buses:


AVAILABILITY

Most newer laptop computers (after 2005) are based on PCI Express and have 1 or 2 sockets for Mini Cards. Intel provides WiFi cards; Option N.V. , Sierra Wireless and Novatel Wireless provide GSM and 3G cards; WiQuest provides Wireless USB card.


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