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5.3 USB communication

5.3.1 USB port

Location USB
Matingconnec tor: USB Type B (downstream) plug
Pin Name Description
1VBUS USB+5V
2D- Data-
3D+ Data+
4GND Ground
TheUSB connec tor is used t o connect the MicroFlex e100toaPC runningMintWorkBench. The
MicroFlex e100 is a self-powered, USB 1.1 (12Mbps) compatible device. Ifit is connected to a
slowerUS B1.0 host PC or hub, communication speed will be limited to the USB1.0 specific ation
(1.5Mbps). If it is connected to a faster USB2.0 (480Mbps) host PC orhub, c ommunication
speedwill r emain at the USB1.1 specification of the MicroFlex e100.
Ideally,the Mic roFlex e100 should be connected directly to a USB port on the host PC. If it is
connected to a hub shared by other USB devic es, communication could be affected by the
activity of the other devices. A 2m (6.5 ft) standard U SB cable is supplied. The maximum
recommendedc able length is 5m (16.4 ft).
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