>Are these chips bus powered? Do they provide a means to power your
>project from the bus too?

Yes, they are powered from the USB bus. It's four wires - two are the bus
and then there's +5 and ground.

There are companies that sell USB-powered lights for illuminating your
laptop keyboard :-)

-Bob

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