Josh Koffman <PICLIST@mitvma.mit.edu> wrote:

> I'm confused. According to the USB On The Go FAQ at:
> http://www.usb.org/faq/ans6
>
> Q2: Do both portable devices have to be dual-role in order for both
> devices on order to connect and operate? A2: No, dual-role devices
> will connect to all PCs, and will also have host functionality to
> connect to supported USB peripherals.
>
> From that I gathered that only the host side of a USB-OTG connection
> needs a special chip. Am I wrong?

    No, you're correct.  There can be some advantages to having a
    special OTG chip on each side, but only one side "needs" it.

    -Andy

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=== Cypress Semiconductor Corporation
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