Patent
1997-03-12
1999-04-13
Auve, Glenn A.
G06F 1300
Patent
active
058945610
ABSTRACT:
An adapting apparatus used in a computer ISA extension slot allows add-on-cards to be inserted into or pulled off without the need of turning off the power. The adapting apparatus includes an ISA terminal for connection to the ISA slot, an extension ISA slot for receiving an add-on-card, a signal-line switch for controlling connection/disconnection of a plurality of signal lines between the computer ISA extension slot and the add-on-card, a power-line switch for controlling connection/disconnection of a plurality of power lines between the ISA extension slot and the add-on-card, an overload protection device, and a control circuit for controlling the signal-line switch and the power-line switch.
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Kuan Chung-Yao
Wang Hung-Min
Auve Glenn A.
Winbond Electronics Corp.
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