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Small green circuit board with a 44-pin IDE connector on one edge and a microSD card slot on the reverse side

Ruth's sister

Ruth's sister Micro SD to 2.5in 44pin IDE Adapter Card

SKU CH-MHJ0-7F2H3

Connects a Micro SD card to a 44-pin IDE laptop drive bay using DMA-33 transfer mode

  • Use a micro-SD card as an IDE drive via 44-pin adapter
  • Supports DMA-33 transfer mode for faster data access
  • Compact 5 × 3.5 cm design fits tight laptop bays
  • Compliant with TF 2.0 and IDE/ATA-33 standards
  • CE and FCC certified for regulatory compliance

Micro SD to 44-pin IDE adapter

This compact adapter lets you use a micro SD card as a direct replacement for a 2.5-inch IDE drive in older laptops. It presents the card to the system as a standard IDE storage device without requiring drivers.

TF card slot on reverse side

The board fits a TF card on its back face and connects through a true 44-pin IDE interface. It supports DMA-33 and Ultra DMA transfer modes while complying with TF 2.0 and ATA-33 standards.

CE and FCC certified board

The 5 by 3.5 centimetre PCB weighs about nine grams and adds negligible bulk inside a drive bay. No external power cable is needed because the adapter draws power directly from the IDE connector.

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Price $13.99
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Specifications

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Questions about this item

How often will the micro SD card itself need replacing under normal use?

The TF card offers shock-resistance, high temperature-resistance and stable performance, so replacement depends on the card's own endurance rating rather than the adapter.

What transfer ceiling appears first when the adapter runs continuously?

The board complies with IDE/ATA-33 and supports DMA-33 mode, capping sustained throughput at 33 MB/s.

Does the adapter add any fan noise or extra heat during all-day operation?

The adapter has no moving parts and draws negligible power, so it adds no audible noise and no measurable heat beyond the micro SD card itself.

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