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* VDC-400 PCMCIA Data Controller - * LEGACY ITEM NO LONGER AVAILABLE  | 
  
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| The VDC-400 Personal Data Controller is a type II PC Card (PCMCIA) card that complies with PCMCIA release 2.0 for compatibility with the latest mobile PCs. The advanced design of the VDC-400 draws less than 2 watts of power from the PC, requiring no external power supply or additional batteries. A standard cable is included to connect to most DCE devices, and cables are available for other interfaces. | 
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Specifications (Specifications subject to change without notice.)
| General Characteristics | Physical Characteristics | 
| Operating Modes | Half-duplex,full-duplex, simplex  | 
    Dimensions | PCMCIA type II form factor | 
| Channel Rate | Up to 16 kbps | Weight | 5 oz | 
| Channel Types | SATCOM, LOS, HF, wireline | Volume | 1 cubic in. | 
| Network Size | Up to 64 users per channel | Power | |
| Message Connectivity  | 
    Point-to-point,multicast, broadcast  | 
    DC Input Voltage | 5 Vdc (supplied by host) | 
| Channel Access | CSMA or Instant-On | Power Dissipation | 200-250 mA (approximate)  | 
  
| Compatible COMSEC Devices | AN-CSZ-1A,KY-57/58, ANDVT Tacterm, KY-99/99A/100,KG-84 A/C, KIV-7, STU-III  | 
    Environmental  | 
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| Temperature | 0o C to 50o C (operating) -30o C to 50o C (non-operating)  | 
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| Cables | KY-57, KY-58, KY-99/A KY-100,KG-84A, KG-84C, STU-III | ||
| Data Interface | PCMCIA | ||
| COMSEC Interface | MIL-188-114 and RS-232 compatible 2400 bps -16 kbps, sync | ||
| OS/hardware supported | WIN 3.X, WIN95 with a type II PCMCIA slot (WIN NT planned upgrade) | ||
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