CF to IDE Adapter – Compact Flash to 40-Pin IDE Converter Card

$17.83 $24.13

CF to IDE Adapter Card – Use Compact Flash as an IDE Drive

Breathe new life into legacy systems with this Compact Flash (CF) to IDE Adapter Card. Designed for desktop PCs, retro computing enthusiasts, and embedded system builders, this add-on card lets you use a standard CF memory card as a bootable IDE hard drive — no moving parts, silent operation, and instant compatibility with your existing IDE setup.

Made in Mainland China.

Key Features

Broad Standard Compliance: Fully compliant with CF Specification Ver 3.0 and IDE/ATA-66 specifications for reliable performance.
True IDE Mode with DMA-66 Support: Standard 40-pin / 2.54mm female IDE connector — plugs directly into any IDE socket on your motherboard.
CF-I & CF-II Compatible: Supports both CF Type I and CF Type II cards, including IBM Microdrive CF-II interface hard drives.
LED Status Indicators: Built-in Power LED, CF Access Active LED, and Card Detection LED for at-a-glance monitoring.
Master / Slave Jumper: Easily configure the adapter as a master or slave device to suit your IDE chain setup.
CF as DOM (Disk on Module): Auto-powers from the IDE's 20-pin connector or an external floppy drive power socket — no extra cables needed.
Dual Voltage Support: Selectable 5.0V or 3.3V power supply voltage to match your CF card's requirements.
PCI Bracket Panel Included: Comes with a PCI bracket for clean, secure internal mounting inside your PC case.

Specifications

Interface: CF (Type I / Type II) input → 40-pin IDE (ATA-66) output
Pin Configuration: 40-pin / 39-pin compatible
Power Supply: 5.0V or 3.3V (selectable)
Transfer Mode: DMA-66
Installation: Internal (PCI bracket panel included)
Brand: OULLX
Origin: Mainland China

Who Is This For?

This adapter is perfect for retro PC builders, industrial embedded system users, and anyone looking to replace a noisy spinning hard drive with a silent, solid-state CF card solution on an older IDE-based machine. Pair it with your preferred CF card and get a fast, bootable, vibration-free storage experience.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is this CF to IDE adapter card bootable?

A: Yes! This CF to IDE adapter fully supports bootable configurations. You can install an operating system directly onto your CF card and boot your PC from it, just as you would a standard IDE hard drive.

Q: Which CF card types are compatible with this IDE adapter?

A: The adapter supports both CF Type I and CF Type II cards, as well as IBM Microdrive devices that use a CF-II interface, making it broadly compatible with most Compact Flash memory cards on the market.

Q: Do I need an external power source to use this adapter?

A: No external power source is required. The adapter draws power automatically from the IDE interface's 20-pin connector or an external floppy drive power socket, keeping your build clean and cable-free.

Q: Can I configure this adapter as a slave device on my IDE channel?

A: Absolutely. The onboard master/slave jumper allows you to configure the adapter as either a master or slave device, giving you full flexibility when integrating it into an existing IDE device chain.

Production & Packaging Notice

To maintain high stock availability and fast shipping times, our items are sourced from multiple verified manufacturing facilities. While the core quality, materials, and product specifications remain identical, you may notice slight variations in the packaging design, manufacturing origin, or the wording of the printed instructions.