Author: Chris. Aubrey-Smith Date: To: paul, Hampshire LUG Discussion List Subject: Re: [Hampshire] Cardbus USB 2 cards
2008/12/5 Paul Stimpson <paul@???>
> Hi,
>
> I've seen cards similar that have a socket for an external PSU to power the
> devices. Have you seen any like this?
>
> I would ask the manufacturer is it does have a current limiter as a blown
> voltage regulator is very bad news.
>
> Cheers,
> Paul.
>
> Sent from my BlackBerry(R) wireless device
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: "Peter Salisbury" <peterthevicar@???>
>
> Date: Fri, 5 Dec 2008 15:10:54
> To: <lug@???>; Hampshire LUG Discussion List<
> hampshire@???>
> 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.
>
> Peter
>
> I use an ADS Tech card in my A21m and X30 and it works well in both.
