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Power Measurement and Voltage Monitoring with USBHUB3+ Among other properties, using the USBHub3+ 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…

Learn how to determine the enumeration speed of devices connected to USBHUB3+ and whether they're operating at high or super speeds. Each port on USBHub3+ can operate in High Speed or Super Speed modes. There are three ways to view the speed of a connected port Front panel LED HubTool…

Setting charging port modes on USBHub3+ Port Modes: CDP, SDP, and DCP The USBHub3+ can set each of its downstream ports to several power modes to support a range of devices. The supported modes are part of BC1.2 USB charging specification: Port mode Condition Maximum current(…

The USBHub3c from Acroname is also capable of being used as a power delivery analyzer. The backbone of the PD analysis is Acroname’s HubTool. HubTool allows complete control over nearly all power features within the hub.An optional upgrade to the USBHub3C within the HubTool is PD logging. This…

Expand Hub Functionality with BrainStem APIAcroname's hubs are a robust hardware solution to many common usb related tasks:  remotely simulating a manual plug-cycle, charging (or not charging) batteries on connected devices, and switching control between two host computers.…

Connecting and Disconnecting USB Device PowerThe problem USB devices often need to be disconnected and reconnected (plug-cycled) or reset. The reasons for plug-cycling a USB device are as varied as types of USB devices themselves. In service, the simplest solution to many USB-related problems…

Disabling USB Port for Acroname Hub   Many customers have found the Acroname USBHub2x4 useful in production environments, but in some cases, when the hub is powered up/booted it may be best if the downstream ports are NOT enabled. This is particularly useful for cases when there…