Interface Usb 1Wire

The LinkUSB™ is an advanced, intelligent USB 2.0 full speed interface for use with Dallas Semiconductor 1-Wire™ and iButton™ components.  It uses superior digital and analog methods to accomplish more-reliable operation on a wide variety of network topologies.  It also offers many functions that simplify network communications and some diagnostic tools as well.

 

The LinkUSB™ has been designed to operate reliably on long and short 1-Wire busses.  It has a special analog interface design that uses matched impedances and slew rate controls, as well as smart cable pre-charge. In addition, the firmware (programming) is adaptive and makes adjustments for a variety of network parameters automatically.

 

The LinkUSB™ is based on The Link, which was designed in cooperation with Dallas Semiconductor Corp., Dallas, Texas, manufacturer of 1-Wire and iButton devices and various accessories.