\nHas a 1.1 A polyfuse (700mA "hold current").\n<\/p>\n
\nVaries depending on how busy it is and what peripherals are connected.\n<\/p>\n
\nRunning a GUI and running the GPU will take extra power.\n<\/p>\n
\nThe USB devices and Ethernet connection will take power.\n<\/p>\n
\nGeneral usage\n<\/p>\n
\nReported current requirements of between 300mA and 550mA are typical for the model B, but it can take more, especially for short periods.\n<\/p>\n
\nMaximum\n<\/p>\n
\nFrom the Raspberry guys: "Model B owners using networking and high-current USB peripherals will require a supply which can source 700mA. Model A owners with powered USB devices will be able to get away with a much lower current capacity (300mA feels like a reasonable safety margin)."\n<\/p>\n
\nEach of the two USB ports on the Pi has a polyfuse rated at 140mA. Note that polyfuses cause voltage drop when used at currents near their rating (their resistance increases) which can upset some USB devices if they rely on getting close to 5V.\n<\/p>\n
\nThe USB outputs are powered directly from the +5V rail via their polyswitch (see RPi schematic). Often the LAN9512 USB controller IC PRTCTL pins would be used with a USB power switch device to control power to a connected USB device, however on the RPi to remove this additional component cost, the PRTCTL pins simply monitor for power is being supplied. If the polyfuse trips for an output the +5V output pin will go low and pull PRTCTL low via its series diode, replicating the OC over current signal pin of a USB power switch.\n<\/p>\n
\nIf your device needs more current and you don't want to use a USB hub the following can be done:\n<\/p>\n
\nOpen the USB cable by removing the sleeving in a small area, open up the screen but don't cut it away completely (a couple of inches of open screen is unlikely to have any effect on performance as the USB data lines are balanced to reject interference.\n<\/p>\n
\nCut the +V connection (usually red)\n<\/p>\n
\nLeave the data connection (usually white and green)\n<\/p>\n
\nCut the 0V \/ GND connection (usually black, sometimes blue)\n<\/p>\n
\nInsulate the +V and 0V wires going to the RPi.\n<\/p>\n
\nConnect the 5V power supply directly to the +V and 0V wires going to your USB device. If powering from a high current power supply (>1A) then add a fuse in series with the +V connection in case there was a fault with the USB device (e.g. use a 500mA or 1A polyfuse).\n<\/p>\n
\nThe only downside of this approach – the USB controller IC won't detect if the fuse ever trips. Not a particular concern as the fuse will only trip in an fault situation (assuming your 5V power supply can provide enough current for the device) at which point you've got a problem anyway.\n<\/p>\n
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