Author: Peter Salisbury Date: To: lug, Hampshire LUG Discussion List Subject: Re: [Hampshire] Cardbus USB 2 cards
2008/12/5 Vic <lug@???>: >
>> Does anyone know if a cardbus USB 2.0 card is likely
>> to work OK?
>
> There's always a risk if you don't know the chipset - but I've never had a
> problem.
>
> One problem you probably will face is the amount of current you can source
> from the new ports - it's unlikely to be very much...
>
> Vic.
Thanks Vic, I'll give it a go then.
It says the entire device is limited to 500mA, whereas USB 2 should
allow that for each port. OTH it has a current limiter so no lasting
damage should be caused.
