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Cable length to industrial USB cameras is limited to 3-5 m for passive USB cables. The Acroname USBExt3c  extends that length to 100 m, delivering 5 Gbps USB and up to 60 W of remote power, RS-232, and GPIO all  over a single Cat 6A cable.  Extension is transparent to the camera and…

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…

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…

Introduction This case study presents how an automotive supplier was able to automate firmware and OS provisioning and End-of-Line (EOL) functional final assembly testing using Acroname industrial USB hubs and switches and their USB Host switching features.  This automation resulted in…

Multi-hosting on an Industrial USB HubIn modern manufacturing environments, devices often rely on local USB storage for configuration and firmware updates, data logging, and backup. It is often necessary to update or process this data by connecting the drives to another host, usually by manually…

Enhancing Production Efficiency with Batch ICP In device manufacturing, firmware is flashed onto devices using in-circuit programmers (ICPs).  automated batch programming can help remove the ICP bottleneck.  In this application note, we'll look at how to use USB port switching with…

Unlock the Power of Secure Connections: Acroname’s Premium Locking USB-C SolutionsSometimes 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.  Three versions are available:C68: USB-C Vbus…

USB-C functional tests involve a lot of cable plugging and unplugging, connector flipping, and device swapping.  Acroname's USB-C-Switch handles those connections for you, providing control through our HubTool GUI application or BrainStem API, even remotely!For this article, we'll look at…

Sometimes we hear from customers who have used our programmable USB hubs for unusual applications. Maybe one of these surprising USBHub3+ Application examples will help solve your problem! Dual-Hosting USB Storage Volumes  Lets look at the first unique application of the…

At Acroname, we have built up no small amount of expertise in USB standards and functionality. In addition to our off-the-shelf software-controlled USB hubs and switches, we have also helped our clients create custom USB testing solutions. Below is just one example: an automated, rack-mounted…