11 mm high, ultra-slim, 3.5 inch drive

Features

Model Number W1DE-00B Down Load Data Sheet
Capacity 2Mb / 1.6Mb / 1Mb switchable auto sensing
Bezel Colour Black
LED Colour Green
Interface 26-way, 1 mm pitch FFC, including data and power

Overview

Citizen's W-series drives are the world's thinnest floppy disk drives designed specifically for notebook PCs and other portable applications. With a weight of only 200 grams and such small dimensions, there is no need to compromise your design by omitting an industry standard storage medium.

With Citizen's skill in miniaturisation and high-precision mechatronics, you can be sure that the W-series drives gives you all the benefits of a standard drive in a small package without affecting performance and reliability.

Specification

Dimensions 0.43-inch high, 3.8-inch wide, 4.57 inch deep. See diagram for full details
Power requirements 4.5 to 5.5 volts. 1.1 watt reading, 0.015 watt standby
Weight 130g ( 0.33 lbs )
Vibration (maximum) 0.5G operational; 4.5G standby. ( 5 - 500 Hz )
Eject button Ultra-slim, short stroke - 3.5 mm. Flush when ejected.
MTBF 20,000 hours ( under typical usage )

Options and Customisation

The W1DE-00B drive is a "3-mode" drive featuring a 1.6Mb (unformatted) capacity as well as the usual 1 and 2 Mb modes. If this mode is not required, simply ensure that the density selection lines are held in their normal conditions as shown in the full technical specification.

As well as the standard W1DE-00B drives, it is possible to supply drives to many different specifications. These include different bezel colours and shapes, LED colour or the presence / absence or these items. Please contact your supplier or Citizen's OEM sales division for further information, lead times and technical details.

Mechanical Dimensions

Connection Information

 

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Please note the floppy drives mentioned above are manufactured by Citizen America. For information please email us at info@shoreline-electronics.com or call us at Phone Number: 408-987-7733 Fax:408-987-7735

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