Laptop PCMCIA USB issues - voltage?

Discussion in 'Hardware' started by Nitrowing, Aug 23, 2005.

  1. Nitrowing

    Nitrowing Specialist

    Have a laptop with a PCMCIA USB adaptor - these things generally require a 5V input to enable USB2 speeds - I don't have a 5V - would 4.5V work or is it volt sensitive?
     
    Nitrowing, Aug 23, 2005
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  2. Nitrowing

    Nitrowing Specialist

    Anyone??
     
    Nitrowing, Aug 24, 2005
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  3. Jerkyking

    Jerkyking Sergeant Major

    4.5V should work. Since its less I don't see any harm trying it to see.
     
    Jerkyking, Aug 24, 2005
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  4. Nitrowing

    Nitrowing Specialist

    I did try it but noticed no difference in transfer speeds

    *hunts for 5Vdc adaptor*
     
    Nitrowing, Aug 24, 2005
    #4

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