Texas Instruments is the world's leading provider of standardscompliant digital interface solutions for the computer market. TI offers the most comprehensive line of PCI CardBus controllers in the industry, as well as PCI bridge products and a broad family of hotswap power management devices.

PCI CardBus Controllers

PCI CardBus is a PCMCIA standard-compliant 32-bit high performance bus mastering architecture for PC Cards. TI's CardBus controllers are especially suited for mobile systems because a compact card can be inserted completely within the host device, eliminating the need for external cabling.

UltraMedia™ Technology

UltraMedia technology from TI offers an easy way to use multiple flash memory cards and Smart Cards in mobile PCs with a simple, low-cost passive adapter. TI's UltraMedia-enabled PCI devices support Memory Stick, SmartMedia, Secure Digital (SD), MultiMedia Cards (MMC), and CompactFlash. With this function built into the laptop, users can avoid the expensive and cumbersome active CardBus card adapters and external USB dongles available today.

TI continues to be first to market with cutting-edge technology by driving industry standards, maintaining a strong presence in PCI and PC organizations, and partnering with technology leaders to develop devices designed to perfectly meet industry needs. TI leverages long-standing relationships with software vendors to provide integrated system solutions, and leads the way in compatibility testing. In total, TI's depth and range of PCI solutions experience ensures that customers receive the highest levels of quality, reliability, cost effectiveness and product services, as well as the fastest time to market with the latest technology.