[LinuxBIOS] USB Host to Host Debug Dongle/Cable

[Bari Ari]

Stefan Reinauer wrote:
> * Bari Ari <bari at onelabs.com> [060722 06:57]:
>   
>> Denis Dowling wrote:
>> A debug card could also be designed the same form factor as a memory 
>> dimm. It could be placed into an unused memory slot to debug via the 
>> SMbus. This is easier than the SATA method to build.
>>     
>  
> Instead of just building a "post card", could such a card hold 
> a serial port or something?
>   
Good idea!  With the right level control a SMbus to USB or serial 
adapter could be used with the SMbus lines cabled to a module with the 
same mechanicals as a dimm or sodimm module with contacts for the SMbus.

I2C Bus to USB or serial adapters
http://www.mcc-us.com/catalog.htm#I2C%20Bus%20Host%20Adapters

I2C/SPI Host Adapter
http://www.totalphase.com/products/aardvark/

I2C Bus to USB or serial adapters
http://www.telos.info/products/

QBridge-I2C-USB
http://www.qprotos.com/index.html

SMBus Specs:
http://www.smbus.org/specs/

SMbus info:
http://www.interfacebus.com/Design_Connector_Smbus.html

-Bari