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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…

Cut Test Time, Eliminate Errors, and Scale Across Lines — No Cable Flipping RequiredIf you manage production lines for devices with USB-C ports, the real challenge isn’t the port — it’s the testing.A single bad port means a return, a delay, or a hit to your metrics. And catching it after the fact?…

USBHub3c, combined with the External Load Feature, allows easy load testing and battery discharge of a variety of USB devices, including legacy Lightning, USB-OTG and USB-C ports, with and without USB Power Delivery (PD).Who is this Application Note for?This guide is intended for users who need to:…

The Problem: Inconsistent Serial Port Assignment for multiple devicesA recurring issue when working with multiple USB-to-serial connections is that the operating system does not consistently assign port names. This is especially painful for end-of-line (EOL) functional test customers who are…

USB-C ports have to handle a variety of functions including data transfer, power delivery, and DisplayPort (DP) Alt Mode video output.  Device manufacturers need to perform factory End-of-Line (EOL) testing to make sure that their products meet specifications  In this blog post, we'll be…

TeraRanger Evo Thermal 90 Sensor - Quality Control Case StudyTerabee recently released a game-changing thermal camera called the Evo Thermal 90.This unit is technically an IR camera with a 32x32 resolution. So you’re not going to get high-quality images, but instead, it allows you to have a…

ESD Mitigations with AcronameThe next-generation circuitry in today’s consumer and industrial electronics is smaller, faster, better. Consumers love the innovations. But test engineers are not as enthusiastic. Because that innovation comes with a striking downside: increased susceptibility to…

The USBHub3c is designed specifically for mobile device test labs, USB-PD validation testing, USB-C device production testing, end-of-line battery charge, and for testing dual role data (DRD) and dual role power (DRP) devices. Fully programmable, engineers can control USB-PD parameters,…