Why does PCMCIA specifically say (p. 3-15): "The PC Card shall be opaque (non see thru)"?

The _PCMCIA PC Card Standard_ specifies exactly how durable the connectors must be. The thinness spec. Has the most influence on the electrical design.

Many otherwise nifty components are too fat.

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