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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…

Even USB experts can get tripped up by USB cable names   Here's a frustrating example; imagine you are trying to choose among cables with the following descriptions:USB 3.0USB 3.1 Gen 1USB 3.2 Gen 1SuperSpeed USBUSB 5GbpsWhich one is the fastest?  Believe it or not, they all describe…

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…

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…

Faster Testing. Fewer Errors. No Cable Flipping Required.USB-C is everywhere — powering laptops, phones, tablets, monitors, and more. It’s flexible and powerful, but with that comes complexity. If you’re managing production for USB-C devices, the challenge isn’t the port itself. It’s the testing.…

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?…

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…