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Re: (ASCEND) 56K - Power drain/heat/powersupply issues



> Since the 56K cards are all digital, shouldn't they draw less power than
> the old modem cards?  That's the only thing that has been confusing about
> this thread.


Not really. If the cards were all CMOS, perhaps. But digital
circuits draw real power as well as analog. That's why your PeeSee
has a 220 watt supply.......



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