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trilv

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solution for very low cost "usb switch for dc power 25v 4A"?
« on: December 16, 2011, 01:48:43 am »
my boss ask me to design very low cost "usb switch for dc power 25v 4A". i suggest  him use pic 18f4550 but he says no it's still expensive. he asks me keep looking. could you please recommend some low cost chip? i appreciate.

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Re: solution for very low cost "usb switch for dc power 25v 4A"?
« Reply #1 on: December 16, 2011, 10:13:33 am »
Microchip has cheaper USB-capable chips than the 18f4550. You might also browse:

http://www.lvr.com/usbchips.htm

Of course cost should include not just the chip cost but development time and resources.

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Re: solution for very low cost "usb switch for dc power 25v 4A"?
« Reply #2 on: December 16, 2011, 11:56:06 am »
Thanks Jan.  could you please give me specific chip?
i know cost includes development times but my boss won't pay for it.

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