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> They have a 16-bit Vendor ID. That's 65,535 vendors supported. Globally. Ever. Isn't that the same as USB or PCI? Both also have a 16-bit vendor ID.
by cesarb 3y ago
> They have a 16-bit Vendor ID. That's 65,535 vendors supported. Globally. Ever.
Isn't that the same as USB or PCI? Both also have a 16-bit vendor ID.
- anymouse123456 3y agoYep. The USB-IF also artificially limits the vendor address space, which gives them the ability to charge exorbitant fees before anyone can deploy a device without conflicts. I haven't tried to build and deploy a PCI device yet, but given your point, I assume the same game is being played. At least with these 2 technologies, they can lean on being around for some decades. Bits were quite a lot more expensive 20+ years ago.
- seanalltogether 3y agoBluetooth as well.