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Getting Power Data Objects from Acroname APIIf you've used HubTool, you've probably seen this helpful screen: And perhaps thought:  "I'd really like to use those values (5.00 VDC, 3A) in my python script!"And possibly tried Acroname's API call to Get A Particular Power Data Object (PDO).…

One of the challenges of USB PD is that devices need to work correctly with any PD sources or sinks they might encounter.  We frequently see shipped products that don't follow PD negotiations correctly.  Testing your USB-powered device against a single charger is not enough!  One of…

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…

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)…

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…

The USBHub3+ provides advanced control beyond basic on/off switches, allowing for precise USB customization. The USBHub3+ can also independently enable and disable Voltage and Data: Vbus All Data High Speed data (480 Mbps) Super Speed data (5 Gbps) We'll be working interactively using…

If you're trying to figure out how to see USB devices on your Mac or struggling to find that connected jump drive, you've come to the right place. This guide will walk you through the different ways to view, manage, and control USB devices on your Mac. Whether you’re working with macOS Monterey or…

Whether you’re a tech enthusiast, developer, or just trying to troubleshoot a pesky USB device, understanding how to check the Vendor ID (VID) and Product ID (PID) of your USB can be extremely helpful. These IDs are like fingerprints for devices—they uniquely identify the manufacturer and type of…

Discover the Power of USB-C USB Power Delivery (USB PD) is a crucial aspect of USB-C technology, allowing for faster charging and increased power delivery capabilities of up to 240 Watts! If you haven't checked out our blog on The USB-C Connection Statemachine, we recommend reading that first.…