RE: PCI 32/33 universal extender card for HP 16550A Logic Analyzer

[Austin Franklin <austin@darkroom.com>]

> I believe that the problem is the lack of a universal connector for the 
top
> of the extender.

The only 'technical' issue I am aware of is VIO distinction...and I believe 
that could easily be done with a jumper, barring problems finding a 
'universal' connector for the top of the extender.  I am sure you could 
easily have one made or machined from an available connector.

> The 3.3V connector and the 5V connector are the same
> except that the ends are swapped.

Well, not necessarily.  Some manufacturers didn't (follow the spec and) 
make the two connector PCB cavity to end dimensions the same...so 64 bit 
cards don't plug in correctly when these connectors are turned around!  The 
64 bit cards have to have the front of the rear connector shaved to fit...