TDK ProDigital

The New Concept In Digital PC Cards TDK’s new range of digital PC Cards – welcome to the modem free zone !   Fast Find Product Features Technical Specification More Features

The foundation of this new range is the ProDigital 10/100LAN. It’s the first and only LAN card that also supports GSM and ISDN functions, providing the three essential “digital connections” in one card. So now you don’t have to buy two separate cards, or an expensive modem based multi-function card.

ProDigital’s unique modular design transforms the cost & convenience of providing digital connectivity, allowing you to choose the technology options you need when you need them. So, if you’re buying a LAN card why not choose a card that offers you something extra ?

ProDigital features:

• 10/100 Mbps Ethernet

• GSM ready with activation kits for Nokia, Motorola and Siemens

• Optional 128kbps ISDN upgrade (available March 2000)

• Upgrades to support faster 14.4kbps GSM network speeds

Also coming soon:

• ProDigital ISDN+GSM

• ProDigital LAN+ISDN+GSM

Full range of Network Operating Systems All TDK LAN products support a wide range of network operating systems. This extensive list includes: Artisoft LANtastic, Banyan Vines, DECnet Pathworks, Novell Netware, LAN Manager, TCP/IP, Windows for Workgroups, Windows 95 and Windows NT.

Full Featured GSM Connectivity
The TDK ProDigital provides a complete solution that features support for transparent and non-transparent data, send & receive fax, GSM Short Message Service (SMS) and GSM handset phonebook management. Full Hayes AT compliance gives compatibility with industry standard fax and communications software.

SMS Messaging & Phonebook Management
The TDK ProDigital is fully capable of sending and receiving GSM SMS messages using all of the major SMS protocols. Received SMS messages can quickly be read, forwarded and filed. Sending SMS messages becomes as simple as typing your messages and clicking on a recipient. In addition, you can use the ProDigital to manage the phone book entries on your GSM handset, or even to make backup copies of the numbers on your SIM card.

Bundled Software
The TDK ProDigital comes complete with TDK's communications software suite, TDKComm. TDKComm is a complete communications management solution that maximises the benefit of your TDK PC Card product through a single, centralised user interface. Designed to take advantage of TDK's unique product features, and supporting fax, data, SMS and phonebook management, TDKComm gives you total control of your communications environment.

LAN

The PC Card supports the following modes of operation:

• IEEE 802.3 for 10Base-T. Category 3, twisted pair wiring with RJ-45 connector Maximum segment length: 100m
• IEEE 802.3u for 100Base-TX. Category 5, twisted pair wiring with RJ-45 connector. Maximum segment length: 100m
• Dual speed 10Mbps (10BaseT) and 100Mbps (100Base-TX)
• Automatically switches between 10Mb and 100Mb operation
• Full duplex operation under both 10Mb and 100Mb use
• Full duplex operation at up to 200Mb/s (burst)
• Half duplex operation under both 10MB and 100MB use
• Ethernet Connector: RJ-45 for 10Base-T and 100Base-TX; BNC for10Base-2 (optional)
• LAN adapter ID and serial number support - soft loadable

GSM

General Data Features. The card supports both transparent and non-transparent data modes together with the following:

• GSM-900, GSM-1800 PCN, GSM-1900 PCS (US)
• Non Transparent Data (Radio Link Protocol RLP) GSM 04.22 from 4800bps to 9600bps.
• Transparent Data GSM 04.21 from 2400bps to 9600bps.
• Group 3 Fax from 2400bps to 9600 bps
• ITU-T V.110 UDI ISDN
• SMS Mobile originated & terminated. SMS (ETSI GSM 07.05 PDU and text mode)
• Support for standard V.25ter Hayes AT commands
• S register support - one factory set and two user profiles
• Local directory dialling
• Last number redialling
• Auto answer

Software

The PC Card supports all common Ethernet standards and most common operating systems including:

• Windows 95 OSR 2.1
• Windows 98
• Windows 2000 (Available March 2000)
• Windows NT 4.0 Service Pack 4

Network Operating Systems

• Novell Netware
• Microsoft Windows NT
• NE2000 compliant (single Function ethernet)

Power Requirements

Input power is specified at 5.0 V +/- 5%.

• LAN operation

• GSM operation

Safety

• EMC compliant

Thermal

• 0 to 50C ambient to the card

Mechanical

• Type II PC Card PCMCIA Rel 2.1
• Size: 85.6 x 54.0 x 5.0 mm
• 15 Pin PCMCIA to RJ-45 2m cable

The physical connections are compatible with the existing product range. Both 10 and 100M LAN connections are taken to the same pins and GSM connections to alternative pins on the same connector allowing the connectors to be used simultaneously. Further both connectors are wired in parallel, allowing the user to connect cables in either order.

All existing TDK series GSM cables will be compatible with this card

The following is suplied:

• TDKComm Fax/Data application (GSM only)
• Enabler
• Inner card carton
• Outer sleeve
• Quick Start guide
• User's manual in PDF format
• RJ-45 LAN cable

TDK Technology
TDK was instrumental in founding the modem PCMCIA technical sub-committee. With design and support centres around the world, you can be confident that TDK PC Card products are the most advanced, highest quality cards available today.

Warranty
TDK is so confident of the quality of its solutions, that it stands behind all its PC Card products with a full five year warranty.

System Requirements
Win95 OSR2, Win98, WinNT, Win2000, Type II PCMCIA slot.