Re: Is hot swapping TrueIDE mode Compact Flash possible?



> it's not a requirement for the project. However I had read some
> comments on a Linux board regarding changes to their IDE driver to
> possibly support it in the future and it started me wondering if it was

Many devices with a CF slot run in IDE mode have a FET switching the
power rail to the card so that it can be power-sequenced after full
insertion, precisely so hot-swapping can be supported.

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