USB Explained - Softcover

McDowell, Steven

Softcover

ISBN 10: 013081153X ISBN 13: 9780130811530

Publisher: Pearson Technology Group, 2008

Synopsis

Now, there's a complete guide to making the most of USB, the new serial bus standard that handles everything from joysticks to live video at breathtaking speeds. Co-authored by the best-selling author of RS-232 Made Easy, this book is written in layman's terms for every interested computer user -- and it's comprehensive enough for hardware and software developers who need a readable companion to the standards documents. You'll find detailed coverage of USB hosts, devices, bus interconnects, hubs and protocols; hardware and peripheral setup, troubleshooting and more. Review USB support in Windows 98, Windows 95B and other operating systems. Detailed appendices provide more information about the USB spec, Internet-based resources, and a source list for USB devices and software.

About this title

About the Author

Steven McDowell is a Senior Engineer at NCR Corporation in West Columbia, SC, specializing in high-availability Windows NT Solutions. He has worked extensively in operating system and device driver development.

Martin Seyer is Vice President and General Manager at NCR Corporation, and author of the Prentice Hall PTR best-seller RS-232 Made Easy. A 20-year veteran of the computer industry, he has contributed to several serial communications patents.

From the Back Cover

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• The complete guide to the revolutionary new USB standard.
• Written for everyone-from users to engineers.
• Operating system support and troubleshooting techniques.
• USB hubs, bus interconnects, devices, hosts, protocols, and more.

The new Universal Serial Bus standard handles everything from joysticks to live video, all at breathtaking speeds. USB devices are coming fast, and built-in USB support is a key feature of Windows 98. Now there's a complete guide to making the most of this hot new connectivity standard: Universal Serial Bus Explained.

Co-authored by the best-selling author of RS-232 Made Easy, this book is written in layman's terms for every interested computer user-and it's comprehensive enough to serve the needs of hardware and software developers. You'll find thorough coverage of:

• Setting up USB hardware and interfacing peripherals.
• USB protocols and data flow: what actually happens “on the wire.”
• A close look inside USB hubs, bus interconnects, devices, and hosts.
• Troubleshooting USB: Analyzing bus traffic and device configuration.
• USB support in Windows and other operating systems.

Universal Serial Bus Explained shows how the USB standard delivers easy peripheral expansion, fast data transfer, guaranteed bandwidth for multimedia, low cost, true “plug-and-play” support, and a whole lot more. It answers today's most frequently asked questions about USB and the new generation of devices that utilize it. Detailed appendices provide more information about the USB specification; Internet-based resources, periodicals and technical conferences; and an extensive source list for USB devices and software. Whether you want to use USB devices or invent them, this is the only USB book you'll ever need.

Edition details

• Publisher: Pearson Technology Group
• Publication date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 013081153X
• ISBN 13: 9780130811530
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 368