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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…

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…

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…

What's a USB device tree, and why is it important for conference room A/V? Understanding the USB Device Tree Acroname's ControlRoom web-based software works with our intelligent USB hubs to visualize the USB device tree of the host. USB has the concept of tiers: the host and root hub are on…

We've been following Jan Zoetemelk's YouTube channel, where he provides insightful demonstrations of the Poly A/V universe. Here, he showcases the practical application of our USBHub3p, facilitating seamless USB switching between Microsoft Teams Rooms (MTR) PCs and Bring Your Own Device (BYOD)…

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…

The problem with USB TESTING Suppose you’re a test engineer working on USB compliance testing.  You have a well-equipped lab with some high-end test equipment.  But you’d rather be in your office doing other work than in the lab plugging, unplugging, and flipping cables while…

Simplify device sharing and streamline control with USBHub3+ Automatic switching By default, the USBHub3+ will automatically switch to upstream host 0 if available.  This enables simple peripheral device sharing, where a dedicated PC could be connected to the host "Up 1" port, and an…

Enhance Port Density with USBHub3+ Need more ports in less space? - Strategies for Managing USB Port Expansion and multiple USB devicesConsider USBHub3+ for managing USB port density in server rooms and some USB-C applications if high port density is requiredUSBHub3c is a great…

Simplifying Device Compatibility and DevelopmentUSB class codes are a system used to define the functionality and purpose of USB devices without needing specific drivers for each individual device. These class codes allow operating systems to use generic drivers based on the type of device…