This is simply not true. If an IDE interface is available, then the only interface required is for cabling because harddrives and flash cards can be ordered with ATA capability. Most small form factor harddrive and flash disk manufacturers are compatible with this adapter product. These three types are determined by the side that the ATA drive is inserted into the ATA socket - left, right, or top. Special drivers are not required for these adapters.
AudioDrive board provides industry standard sound generation for embedded systems.
The board contains an ESS1688 sound component and a powerful 2 watt RMS per channel audio amplifier. Both products have the same sound generation core. The addition of the ribbon cable connections eases the task of integrating a sound board into any embedded application. A 5 vdc only version will be available in the future to simplify system power requirements. The secondary IDE option is used primarily in systems where an IDE CD ROM is attached.