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Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA)

By Juergen Haas, About.com

Definition: Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA): A standard for PC cards. Adding a modem, network card, and removable disk drives (especially on portable computers) sometime requires the use of PCMCIA cards and compatible slots on computer systems.

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