USB to Carbbus

[sonic]

I'm looking for a USB to cardbus. I have a couple of devices I want to run but they are cardbus devices and not USB - and I don't have a cardbus slot on one of my laptops.

 

I'm guessing that the cardbus is connected to USB in the laptop because all the devices come up as USB devices - so I'm assuming the cardbus uses a USB channel.

 

So can I get a USB to cardbus convertor anywhere - cause I can't find any.

 

 

Regards,

 

 

Sonic.

[jhughes01]

It may be that they don't exist. You certainly can't extend the PCMCIA cable.

The only way I can think is if you can find a PCI to USB convertor box with a PCI to PCMCIA unit in it.

 

I'm probably wrong, but here's some additional information from elan digital.

[soundo26]

Hi;

 

I've got a PCMCIA (Cardbus) device which gives USB & Firewire ports. It has a separate power suppy so you can power USB devices too. It's made by a company called Aten and should be generally available from decent computer suppliers. If you have problems geting one, I don't use mine very often these days so might considder selling it or something!!!! Anyway, yes they are available!

[Andrew C]

:)

 

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[MarkPAman]

Hi;

 

I've got a PCMCIA (Cardbus) device which gives USB & Firewire ports. .....................................................

 

I think OP wants the opposite way round.

 

Like these:

 

http://www.psism.com/u111.htm

http://www.psism.com/u132.htm

 

edit: They will not support all types of card though.

 

Mark.

[Bryson]

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