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Subject: RE: [ComputerVoltageSources] USB vs. RS-232

From: "John Loffink" <jloffink@...>
Date: 2006-04-15

As the Renesas 3664 does not have a USB interface, how do propose to add it?

John Loffink
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: ComputerVoltageSources@yahoogroups.com
> [mailto:ComputerVoltageSources@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of (i think you
> can figure that out)
>
> Although due to the architecture of the BasicStamp I understand
> why RS-232 was used on the PSIM initially, but it's not a huge
> task to incorporate a USB port . I did a post search and noticed
> that it's come up here. Has there been any further thoughts on
> this? Did the idea go anywhere? I would think a USB to be
> preferred , as it interfaces more readily with a larger number of
> systems - i,e, Macintosh. I've tried using RS232 plotter on a PC
> cad program while running Virtual PC on a Mac via a USB/232
> adapter cable and the results were pretty dismal.
>
> -P
>