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System Requirements
a. A host computer with one free USB port or self-powered USB hub.
b. Windows XP (x86), Vista (x86/x64), 7 (x86/x64), 8, 10.
• Windows XP+
• Linux 2.6+
• Mac OSX 10.5+
2. Interconnects
The i2cStick 2 includes two interconnections:
USB Connector
The USB Type A connector provides connection from the I
2
C adapter to a USB port
on the host computer or self-powered USB hub.
The i2cStick 2 operates as a high-power (>100 mA) bus-powered USB device, with
up to 100 mA of (user optional) switch-selectable 3.3v or 5v for I
2
C Bus target
system power.
Virtual Communications Port (VCP)
The i2cStick 2 uses a Virtual Communications Port (VCP) interface to
communicate with a host computer via USB. A virtual serial port is created on the
host computer when the driver is installed. Drivers are available for several
operating systems, and can be installed separately, or while installing the iPort
Utility Pack.