Tom on Fri, 17 Jan 2003 11:07:24 -0500


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Re: [PLUG] SCSI cases


Paul,
The PS_ON# line is non-latching.  The latching effect in a PC comes from the 
ic that drives the line.  This allows for the soft off function in the OS.
Tom

On Friday 17 January 2003 10:13, Paul wrote:
> >you can use a switch to provide PS_ON# (the ground to pin 14) to
> >turn on the supply.  After rereading the spec I relized the PS_ON# signal
> > is supposed to be debounced by the power supply so hooking a switch by
> > itself should be okay. In addition pin 11 should be tied to Pins 1 & 2
> > (it's a
>
> Does the power supply *latch* as well as debounce?  I'll have to try it.
>  If a momentary switch is used, which is what ATX cases use, the power
> supply will only stay on while the switch is being pressed.
>
> >etc.) you need the min loads on the +5V & +3.3V outputs to prevent the
> > supply from burning out a component & to prevent whatever is attached
> > from burning out a component.
>
> So, two resistors would be needed?  One for the 5V line and another for
> the 3.3V line?
>
> I'll have to look at one of those ATX testers up close.  They look like
> they only use two wires.
>
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