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Subject: [ts-7000] Re: serious external USB instability issue
From: "Charles" <>
Date: Thu, 24 Jun 2010 00:19:29 -0000
Hi --

--- In  "jnavarro.groups21" <> 
wrote:
>
> 
>    Well, i'm neither and expert, nor have a good equipment, but with my cheap 
> multimeter I have measured the voltage in three point of the board labeled 
> "5V" "3.3V" and "1.8V", and also at the USB port (5V), and the levels are 
> correct and without variations during the copy operation.

If there is a problem, it would be a fast, momentary drop that you would not 
likely see on a meter.  You need an oscilloscope to see it, or a fast 
responding strip chart, if it is there.  (Guess I'm dating myself there ...)

> 
>    Of course, I could not tell if there is any power drain on other part of 
> the circuits...
> 
>    By the way, this problem is reproduced when powering the board through the 
> USB Host port and when using an external power. No POE used.

What are the specs of your power supply?  TS makes it pretty clear that more 
power will be needed in some cases.  If it is more than what they normally 
*ship* with kits, then try a bigger PS.  From the TS 7553 page:

"The TS-7553 requires about 3.2 watts of power (642mA @ 4.98V) for normal 
operation and will require more if connecting USB devices, a larger MicroSD 
card, XBee radio, or WiFi option. For this reason, it is recommended to power 
the device at 5-12V input via barrel connector or 2 pin terminal connector."

I'd try a 12V PS as suggested by TS, and see if that helps.  Maybe the on-board 
5V regulator is dropping too much when the current draw goes up, when using the 
normal TS-supplied 5V PS.  (IE, not enough headroom).

regards, ......... Charlie

> 
>     There is another way to measure the board power?
> 
>     Thanks in advance
>




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