Description

D359M3-BK 1.44MB (3.5 inch) Stiffy drive

General Information:

  • Model: D359M3-BK
  • Type: 3.5-inch floppy disk drive
  • Capacity: 1.44MB
  • Form Factor: 3.5-inch (Standard)
  • Interface: Typically uses a standard floppy disk controller (FDC) connection
  • Compatibility: Compatible with systems that support 3.5-inch floppy disks

Performance Specifications:

  • Storage Capacity: 1.44MB per disk (standard for 3.5-inch high-density floppy disks)
  • Data Transfer Rate: Approx. 500KB to 1MB per minute (varies by disk and drive configuration)
  • Read/Write Speed: Depends on the system and interface; typically slower than modern storage options

Physical Features:

  • Dimensions: 101.6mm x 142.2mm x 19.05mm (3.5-inch standard size)
  • Weight: Approximately 200g
  • Drive Type: Internal (for desktop systems) or external (for portable use)

Disk Compatibility:

  • Disk Types Supported: 3.5-inch high-density (HD) disks with 1.44MB capacity
  • Disk Format: Standard FAT12 file system used for storing data
  • Disk Rotation Speed: 300 RPM
  • Track Density: 80 tracks per side, 18 sectors per track

Power Requirements:

  • Voltage: 5V DC (typically powered through the motherboard or external power supply)
  • Power Consumption: Low power requirements (typically 1-2W during operation)

Additional Features:

  • Floppy Disk Media: Supports standard high-density 1.44MB 3.5-inch floppy disks
  • Interface Type: Compatible with both PC-compatible systems and some other legacy systems