Can you make a recommendation? Is there one you trust?


On 05/16/16 16:19, Greg KH wrote:
> On Mon, May 16, 2016 at 03:49:55PM -0700, Brian T. McKee wrote:
>> Thanks Greg. It is a powered USB hub. The supplies have 2.5 amps to
>> spread across three cameras. One of the hub's ports uses laptop power,
>> but I'm not using that port.
>> The USB 3.0 spec (according to wikipedia) requires that each port be
>> capable of delivering 900 mA, so those power supplies seem a bit low
>> (needs 200mA more). But I strongly doubt the cameras are pulling 900mA
>> since they also work with USB 2.0 ports which specifies a much smaller
>> current. I can measure it if I play with a soldering iron, but I'd
>> rather not risk damaging a camera.
> USB hubs suck rocks, I would strongly recommend getting another one that
> you "know" will provide enough power to your devices.  I've worked
> with enough different ones to know that if there is a chance the power
> drain can be exceeded, it will be.
>
> good luck!
>
> greg k-h

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