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[[File:USB Type-A plug coloured.svg|thumb|USB-A connector]] | [[File:USB Type-A plug coloured.svg|thumb|USB-A connector]] | ||
| − | The '''Power specitification''' for [[The Analog Thing]] is rather simple: Any | + | The '''Power specitification''' for [[The Analog Thing]] is rather simple: Any standard USB power supply should do. The power demand is really minimal, the integrated DC-DC power supply (TBA 2-0522) can convert 2W of power from 5 VDC to 12 VDC. See [[Machine Units]] for details. For the schematics about power supply in the computer, see [[:File:Anathing v1.0 base 1.pdf]]. |
| − | + | ''Pre-series THATs'' had a USB connector of ''Type A''. This was an unusual design choise for ''client-like'' (non USB host) devices. However, already the series 1.1 (the first one shipped to customers by Anabrid) had a modern-day USB-C connector. A high-quality USB A to C cable is also included with each THAT. | |
Also note that USB is adopted ''only'' for power and no data transfer at all. The Analog Thing is analog and a USB communication would require the presence of a digital computer (such as a [[microcontroller]]) within the Analog Thing. | Also note that USB is adopted ''only'' for power and no data transfer at all. The Analog Thing is analog and a USB communication would require the presence of a digital computer (such as a [[microcontroller]]) within the Analog Thing. | ||
[[Category:Components of The Analog Thing]] | [[Category:Components of The Analog Thing]] | ||
Latest revision as of 21:06, 30 August 2022
The Power specitification for The Analog Thing is rather simple: Any standard USB power supply should do. The power demand is really minimal, the integrated DC-DC power supply (TBA 2-0522) can convert 2W of power from 5 VDC to 12 VDC. See Machine Units for details. For the schematics about power supply in the computer, see File:Anathing v1.0 base 1.pdf.
Pre-series THATs had a USB connector of Type A. This was an unusual design choise for client-like (non USB host) devices. However, already the series 1.1 (the first one shipped to customers by Anabrid) had a modern-day USB-C connector. A high-quality USB A to C cable is also included with each THAT.
Also note that USB is adopted only for power and no data transfer at all. The Analog Thing is analog and a USB communication would require the presence of a digital computer (such as a microcontroller) within the Analog Thing.
