Manufacturer Mitsubishi
Model MF501A
Density DD/2D
Sides DS/2S, SS/1S
Rotation speed 300
Maximum seek-able tracks 42
Interface Shugart
(PC-AT compatible)
Data connector 34 position card edge
Power connector 4 pin Molex
Head movement Metal belt
Head loading Mechanical
Disk loading Lever
Known colors
 
Black

Mitsubishi MF501A

The MF501A is a 5.25“ double sided double density floppy drive made by Mitsubishi. It uses a metal belt to facilitate head movement and locks the disk with a lever. Head loading is done via mechanical linkage. It uses the U241B937 control board.

Variants

MF501A-301UD

Pictures

Jumper settings

U241B937

u241b937.pdf

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