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USB-C-Switch Pro and USBExt3c support management over a local-link Ethernet connection. For direct Ethernet control, connect the Acroname device to a dedicated Ethernet interface on the control computer, assign that interface a manual 192.168.44.x address, and connect to the device at its fallback…

Not every USB-C test system needs multiple managed ports. Many manufacturing, validation and regression setups just need a single controlled USB-C link: one host, one device, with control over attach state, link behavior, power and recovery. USBHub3c is a good choice because it gives engineers…

What stays the same, what's new, and when you need to change your scripts.The short answerUSB-C-Switch Pro (S110) extends USB-C-Switch (S85) to 240 W and 40 Gbps, and adds USB Power Delivery monitoring and injection, along with Ethernet, serial, and GPIO control.Existing USB-C-Switch users can swap…

What a USB-C switch isUSB-C-Switch (S85) and USB-C-Switch Pro (S110) are managed USB-C switches, not hubs. Each creates a direct, bidirectional 1:1 connection between a common port and one of four mux ports. To connected devices, the active path behaves like a USB-C cable.There is no hub controller…

A New Law for a Common ChargerStarting December 28, 2024, the European Union will require that many consumer electronics — including phones, tablets, cameras, headphones, and handheld game consoles — use USB-C as the standard port for wired charging. Laptops will follow in spring 2026.This…

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…

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 (S152) 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…