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Which Universal Orientation Cable Should I Use?
Post date: 2 weeks 3 days ago
What are USB-C Universal Orientation Cables?
Acroname Universal Orientation Cables (UOCs) are specialized USB-C cables designed to automate testing of both sides of a USB-C receptacle when used with the USBHub3c or USB-C-Switch. Unlike standard USB cables that require manual flipping, Acroname...
Acroname at InfoComm 2024 in Las Vegas
Post date: 3 months 1 week ago
We'll be attending InfoComm 2024 in Las Vegas, NV.
Feel free to drop by for a chat or schedule a meeting with us beforehand.
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Acroname Joins Valens: Keeping the Same Amazing Products and Support You Expect.
Post date: 3 months 1 week ago
We have some exciting news to share: Acroname has been acquired by Valens Semiconductor; this partnership is set to revolutionize the industrial USB market. We're entering a new era of growth and innovation by combining our unique USB solutions with Valens' cutting-edge semiconductor technology....
Activate DFU Mode on Multiple Apple Devices Simultaneously Using USBHUB3C
Post date: 3 months 2 weeks ago
Efficient Apple Device Management with USBHub3c
Acroname’s USBHub3c industrial USB hub (with PD Logger add-on feature) can put attached Macs, iPads, and iPhones into DFU mode, allowing batch reflashing and reimaging. This tool is ideal for anyone who needs to manage a large number of Apple devices...
What's the Difference: USB-C vs Mini USB vs Micro USB
Post date: 4 months 2 weeks ago
For a format with "universal" in the name, USB can sometimes feel anything but with the variety of connectors and standards involved. Many in tech have hailed the recent shift towards USB-C as a standard connector as righting the ship and moving back towards simplicity.
But for those of us who use...
USB-A vs. USB-C: Why the USB Wars Aren't Ending Anytime Soon
Post date: 5 months 1 week ago
The USB-C connector is newer and offers compatibility with higher USB standards than USB-A. Some might say it's a clear winner. However, we don't expect to see the original USB connector type disappear from the scene anytime soon.
Here's our take on the direction of USB connection. We'll dive into...
Stay connected with Acroname’s Locking USB-C Cables!
Post date: 5 months 2 weeks ago
Unlock the Power of Secure Connections: Acroname’s Premium Locking USB-C Solutions
Sometimes you really want your USB-C cables to stay put. Our screw-lock USB-C cables connect to devices that support single-screw locking like our USBHub3c USB-C hub. Two versions are available:
C49: screw lock...
Acroname USBHub3c & Extron Integration for Conference Room USB Control
Post date: 5 months 3 weeks ago
Need to control USB connections with your Extron room control system? The Acroname USBHub3c supports Extron’s Simple Instruction Set over RS-232 serial with the addition of the Serial Control Feature license. This lets you easily integrate USB hub control and monitoring into your Extron...
Advanced Control with USBHub3+: Managing Power and Data Connections
Post date: 6 months 1 day ago
More control than just on and off
Enable and disable VBus, all Data, High Speed or Super Speed connections
In addition to turning ports on and off, the USBHub3+ can also independently enable and disable Voltage and Data:
Vbus
All Data
High Speed data (480 Mbps)
Super Speed data (5 Gbps)...
Innovative Uses for Programmable USB Hubs in Technology and Industry
Post date: 6 months 1 day ago
Sometimes we hear from customers who have used our programmable USB hubs for unusual applications. Maybe one of these examples will help solve your problem!
Dual-Hosting USB Storage Volumes
Imagine a scenario where one host machine directly boots from an OS image on an SSD or thumb drive, while...
Power measurement with the USBHub3+ with HubTool or Brainstem API
Post date: 6 months 1 day ago
How to monitor voltage and power with the GUI or Python
Among other properties, we can view:
Per-port Voltage
Per-port Current
Input Voltage
Input Current
Measuring voltage and current with HubTool
If you haven't already, install HubTool, which is part of the Brainstem Dev Kit.
Power on...
Virtually plug and unplug your USB connections with the USBHub3+ and Python
Post date: 6 months 1 day ago
Did you unplug it and plug it back in?
Turning ports on and off with Python
It shouldn't have to happen, but sometimes you need to plug and unplug a USB device. Maybe the device needs to power cycle, maybe you need to enable devices one-by-one so they enumerate correctly. Rather than having to...