TDK Systems introduces the first V.34 Data/Fax modem PCMCIA card for Apple PowerBook computers; Supports 28.8Kbit/sec. data and 14.4 kbit/sec. fax.NEVADA CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 12, 1994--TDK Systems, the first firm to market a 28.8 kbps PCMCIA (Personal Computer Memory Card International Association, San Jose, CA, www.pcmcia.org) An international standards body and trade association that was founded in 1989 to establish a standard for connecting peripherals to portable computers. PCMCIA created the PC Card. See PC Card. modem card (DF2814) announces the introduction of the first V.34 PC card for the Apple PowerBook 500 Series The PowerBook 500 series (codenamed Blackbird) was a range of Apple Macintosh PowerBook portable computers first introduced by Apple Computer with the 520 model on 16 May 1994. utilizing the PowerBook PCMCIA Expansion Module. This PCMCIA card supports 28.8Kbit/sec. data, 14.4kbits/sec send and receive fax, V.42 bis/MNP 5 data compression, V.42/MNP 2-4 error correction, and is fully compliant with the ITU-T See ITU. ITU-T - International Telecommunications Union V.34 specification. It includes MNP (Microcom Networking Protocol) A family of communications protocols from Microcom, Inc., Norwood, MA, that have become de facto standards for error correction (classes 2 through 4) and data compression (class 5). In 1997, Compaq acquired Microcom. 10 Adverse Channel protocol for reliable connections, as well as TDK's DirectConnect Cellular technology which allows the card to connect directly to many popular cellular phones using a simple cable (cellular cable accessory sold separately). While designed for the highest possible performance, the DF2814 APB APB See Accounting Principles Board (APB). is also compatible with slower industry standard modems, as well as the installed base of V.FAST CLASS modems. Like other TDK TDK Türk Dil Kurumu (Turkish Language Council) TDK The Dark Knights (gaming clan) TDK Tokyo Denkikagaku Kogyo KK (TDK Electronics Co. Ltd. modem cards, the DF2814 APB integrates the phone line Data Access Arrangement (DAA DAA - Distributed Application Architecture: under design by Hewlett-Packard and Sun. A distributed object management environment that will allow applications to be developed independent of operating system, network or windowing system. ) circuitry directly on the card. It also uses the PCMCIA approved 7-pin standard connector system, which provides a low-cost, safe and reliable connection between the modem card and a modular (RJ11C) telephone jack. In addition to the card and user's manual, the product package includes a 7-foot phone line cord, card "jewel case," RJ11 coupler, carrying/storage case, and communications software for Apple Power Book laptops. Volume production of the DF2814 APB V.34 data/fax modem card for Apple PowerBook 500 Series is scheduled for February 1995. The suggested retail price is $499. About TDK Systems TDK Systems, with headquarters in Nevada City, CA, was founded in 1992 to design, develop, manufacture and market peripheral products for both the domestic and global portable computing marketplace. Today TDK Systems is developing a rapidly-growing family of data/fax, PCMCIA card communications products offering business users superior mechanical integrity and overall product quality at competitive prices. The company markets its products through OEM, VAR and retail distribution channels. TDK Corporation, with 22 facilities in 12 countries, is a global leader in electronic materials processing, component miniaturization min·i·a·tur·ize tr.v. min·i·a·tur·ized, min·i·a·tur·iz·ing, min·i·a·tur·iz·es To plan or make on a greatly reduced scale. min and production, as well as recording media manufacturing. TDK is known around the world as the leading supplier of audio and video tapes. -0- Note to Editors: V.FastClass is a registered trademark of Rockwell International Corp. MNP10 is a registered trademark of Microcom Systems Inc. Apple and PowerBook are registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc. CONTACT: TDK Systems
Dan Mower, 916/478-8274
Benjamin Group Inc.
Shelly Greenhalgh, 408/559-6090
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