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ESD Protection IEEE 1394 Data Lines (.pdf)
IEEE 1394 products (PCI adapter cards, hubs/routers, etc.) can be susceptible to ESD events when the cable is disconnected from the data port. The ESD pulse can be introduced directly into the open port, or into the disconnected end of the cable. Either way, the integrated circuitry that controls
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ESD Protection Ethernet Data Lines
Ethernet products (PCI adapter cards, hubs/routers, etc.) can be susceptible to ESD events when the cable is disconnected from the Ethernet port. The ESD pulse can be introduced directly into the open port, or into the disconnected end of the cable. Either way, the integrated circuitry
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ESD Protection USB 2.0 Data Lines (.pdf)
Universal Serial Bus (USB) products (PCI adapter cards, digital cameras, peripherals, etc.) can be susceptible to ESD events when the cable is disconnected from the data port. The ESD pulse can be introduced directly into the open port, or into the disconnected end of the cable. Either way
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Smart Computing Article - Talking Through Your Computer
. (http://www.3com.com, 800/242-3266, 408/764-6100), which includes a color video camera, built-in microphone, PCI bus video capture card, Connections videoconferencing software, and a US Robotics 33.6 kilobits per second (Kbps) voice/video fax/modem—all for $350. For a true plug-and-play
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Smart Computing Article - Going Mobile With Modems
are simple modems on a PC Card, to cellular-capable modems for the on-the-go computer user and "global" modems that make great travel companions. Of course, there are also a few that combine all those features into one fantastic, albeit expensive, package. Which type is right for you depends on how you
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RapidIO: Embedded System Component Network Architecture
furnishes a fabric to attach a distributed network protocol management. subsystem. Integrated. SUBSYSTEM. Control. Memory. Processor. RapidIO. Memory. RapidIO. Integrated. RapidIO. RapidIO. Control. Switch. RapidIO. Processor. RapidIO to PCI. Bridge. RapidIO. RapidIO. PCI. Communication. Communication
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Smart Computing Article - Step 12: Test Your System
. Once you're satisfied all devices are installed and configured, it's time to test them. We'll give you the quick-and-dirty approach because you just want to check the basic functions of each part. Here are the most common devices and simple ways of testing them: You can test the display adapter's