MCC iPort/USB 2, Руководство пользователя

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1.3 System Requirements
a. A host computer with one free USB port or self-powered USB hub.
b. A host computer with one of the following operating systems:
• Windows XP+
• Linux 2.6+
• Mac OSX 10.5+
2 Interconnects
The iPort/USB 2 includes two interconnections:
2.1 USB Connector
A USB 2.0 Type B Jack provides connection from the I
2
C Bus host adapter to a
USB port on the host computer or self-powered USB hub.
The iPort/USB 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.
2.1.1 Virtual Communications Port (VCP)
The iPort/USB 2 uses a Virtual Communications Port (VCP) interface to
communicate with a host computer. The VCP interface is created on the host
computer via a software driver loaded on the host computer. Drivers are available
for several operating systems. These drivers can be installed separately, or while
installing the iPort Utility Pack.