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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…

 IntroductionAcroname's USBHub3c industrial USB Hub (plus the PD Logger add-on feature) can generate and capture arbitrary Vendor-Defined Messages (VDMs), enabling scalable automated testing, debugging, configuration, and deployment of USB-C devices.USB Power Delivery (USB PD) uses 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?…

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:…

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…

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…

Eliminating AC/DC Wall Adapters for Low-Power Devices Using the Acroname USBHub3c The need for more efficient, space-saving, and simplified power solutions is rising in today's increasingly connected world. Many devices, especially in the industrial, medical, and consumer electronics markets, rely…