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FEATURES
High-Speed 12Mbps Universal Serial Bus
(USB) Interface
Supports Standard and Overdrive 1-Wire
Communication
Slew-Rate-Controlled 1-Wire Timing and
Active Pullup for Improved 1-Wire Network
Performance
DS9490R has an RJ11 Interface for Standard
Connectivity Accessories such as the
DS1402D-DR8
DS9490B has an iButton
Interface and
Retains a Fixed iButton
Built-In Custom DS2401 Identification Chip
Reads all 1-Wire and iButton Devices. Writes
All Except EPROM 1-Wire/iButton Devices
APPLICATIONS
Software Authorization—Protection against
software piracy by tying software operation to
the presence of iButton hardware.
iButton Initialization and Download—
Loggers like the Thermochron
can be
missioned and downloaded. Monetary
iButtons can be refilled with money.
Demonstration—Demonstrate the features of
iButtons or 1-Wire chips on personal
computers.
Development—Aid development of 1-Wire
applications by providing a PC interface to
verify device contents and state.
TYPICAL OPERATING CIRCUIT
PC
USB
DS9490B
iButton
PC
USB
DS9490R
DS1402D-DR8
ORDERING INFORMATION
PART
DS9490B
DESCRIPTION
USB Single F5 iButton Holder
with Protective Cap
USB to 1-Wire RJ11
DS9490R
PACKAGING/SHIPPING
INFORMATION
The part is shipped individually in an anti-static
bag.
DESCRIPTION
The DS9490B is a USB bridge and holder for a single F5-size iButton. The iButton is securely held
behind a latched door. The DS9490R is a USB bridge with 1-Wire RJ11 interface to accommodate 1-
Wire receptacles and networks. The DS1402D-DR8 (Blue Dot) can readily be used in conjunction with
the DS9490R to create an iButton PC reader. Both adapters are based on the DS2490 USB to 1-Wire
bridge chip.
PC software drivers for Windows
the iButton website under software support at: http://www.ibutton.com/software/tmex/index.html
DS9490R/DS9490B
USB to 1-Wire/iButton Adapter
www.maxim-ic.com
1-Wire, iButton, and Thermochron are registered trademarks of
Dallas Semiconductor.
Blue Dot is a trademark of Dallas Semiconductor.
Windows is a registered trademark of Micosoft Corp.