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Even USB experts can get tripped up by USB cable names   Here's a frustrating example; imagine you are trying to choose among cables with the following descriptions:USB 3.0USB 3.1 Gen 1USB 3.2 Gen 1SuperSpeed USBUSB 5GbpsWhich one is the fastest?  Believe it or not, they all describe…

A new paradigm of testing created a low-maintenance, high-throughput, scalable automated test-system ABSTRACTAdoption and integration of USB-C chargers and hubs in automotive applications is driving a need for an updated approach to production tests due to USB-C’s connector density, high…

Manager's Summary Choosing the right programmable USB hub from Acroname depends on your team's technical requirements and budget. If your lab demands 10 Gbps data transfer, robust USB-C power delivery, and comprehensive monitoring, the USBHub3c is the top-tier choice. The USBHub3+ offers high…

Acroname offers two highly capable USB extension solutions tailored to AV professionals, systems integrators, and industrial applications: the USBExt3c Extender Standard Kit (R491) and the Professional-Grade Power and USB2 Extension Kit (R489).The USBExt3c delivers USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps local, 5…

How to Automate USB-C Monitor and Dock Testing with Industrial USB HubsDevices with integrated USB-C hubs — such as monitors, docks, and KVMs — must support a broad range of USB power and data modes. Validation and testing of these devices is challenging due to the number and variety of ports, the…

 IntroductionAcroname's USBHub3c industrial USB Hub (plus the PD Logger add-on feature) can generate and capture arbitrary Vendor-Defined Messages (VDMs), enabling scalable automated testing, debugging, configuration, and deployment of USB-C devices.USB Power Delivery (USB PD) uses the…

Faster Testing. Fewer Errors. No Cable Flipping Required.USB-C is everywhere — powering laptops, phones, tablets, monitors, and more. It’s flexible and powerful, but with that comes complexity. If you’re managing production for USB-C devices, the challenge isn’t the port itself. It’s the testing.…

Cut Test Time, Eliminate Errors, and Scale Across Lines — No Cable Flipping RequiredIf you manage production lines for devices with USB-C ports, the real challenge isn’t the port — it’s the testing.A single bad port means a return, a delay, or a hit to your metrics. And catching it after the fact?…

This guide demonstrates how to automate DFU restores of Apple Silicon MacBooks using Acroname's USBHub3c, DFU Automator, and Apple Configurator. This setup lets you manage bulk macOS provisioning, restore bricked devices, and deploy custom OS images - in batches or asynchronously - via DFU mode.…

 We sometimes get questions about how to use the control port on our industrial USB Hubs.  Each hub works a little differently:USBHub2x4USBHub2x4 is our compact two-host, four-port USB 2.0 hub.No control portDefaults to automatic host switching between  host ports (port 0 priority)…