Description
Litronic 93125 3.5" PCMCIA Card Reader Desktop Bay Drive No Controller
The Litronic 93125 is a 3.5" internal bay PCMCIA (PC Card) reader designed for desktop PCs. It mounts in a standard 5.25" drive bay and gives a desktop machine access to PCMCIA Type II or Type III cards — the same card format used in laptops of the era for modems, network adapters, storage, and other peripherals. The unit connects internally via a ribbon cable interface and requires a separate ISA or PCI controller card (not included) to function.
Specifications & What's Included
- Brand: Litronic
- Model / Patent No.: 93125 (also references patent 94960)
- Form factor: 3.5" device, designed to mount in 5.25" desktop drive bay
- Card interface: PCMCIA (PC Card) — Type II / Type III compatible
- Internal connector: ribbon/IDE-style header (visible on internal PCB)
- Internal chipset: VIA controller IC (visible on PCB)
- Front panel: card insertion slot, two eject/release buttons, status indicator
- Country of manufacture: Taiwan
- Controller card: NOT included — required for operation
- Unit only — no software, cables, or mounting hardware confirmed included
Applications
PCMCIA desktop bay adapters like this one were popular in the mid-to-late 1990s, when PCMCIA cards were the dominant removable peripheral format for laptops. Desktop users needed a dedicated bay adapter and controller card to read the same PCMCIA modems, network cards, ATA flash storage, and SRAM cards that laptop users plugged in directly. The Litronic 93125 targets that use case — allowing a tower or desktop PC to accept standard Type II and Type III PC cards. Today these units are primarily of interest to collectors, legacy system maintainers, and anyone working with vintage PCMCIA-based storage or hardware from the Windows 95/98 era.
This Litronic 93125 PCMCIA Card Reader desktop bay drive is in good physical condition with no obvious cracks or major cosmetic damage. It is being sold as-is because the required controller card is not included — without it, the unit cannot be used. The internal PCB with its VIA chipset chip is visible and appears intact. Please view our photo set and contact us if you have any questions.
Warranty Information
Additional Information
Brand: |
Litronic |
Model: |
93125 |
MPN: |
93125 |
Secondary Model: |
94960 |
SKU: |
20625 |
Type: |
PCMCIA Card Reader / Bay Drive |
Form Factor: |
3.5" Drive Bay (fits 5.25" bay with adapter) |
Interface Type: |
PCMCIA (PC Card) |
Compatible Slot: |
PCMCIA Type II / Type III |
Controller Required: |
Yes – separate ISA/PCI controller card required (not included) |
Internal Chipset: |
VIA (visible on internal PCB) |
Country/Region of Manufacture: |
Taiwan |
Seller Notes: |
No controller card included. Sold as-is due to age and missing controller. |
Condition Notes: |
This Litronic 93125 PCMCIA Card Reader is in good physical condition but sold as-is — no controller card is included, so it cannot be operated as-is. For parts or repair only. Please view photos and contact us with questions. |
California Prop 65 Warning: |
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead and lead compounds, and DEHP (a phthalate), which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Go to P65Warnings.ca.gov |