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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…

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…

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…

The Universal Serial Bus (USB) is a widely adopted interface standard for connecting devices to computers, enabling the transfer of data, power, and communication between devices. The USB protocol is a set of rules and standards that govern device communication over a USB connection, making it…

How USB HID Makes Plug-and-Play Devices WorkIn today's connected world, we often take for granted how seamlessly our devices communicate with our computers. Plug in a new keyboard or mouse, and it just works—no drivers, no installations, no headaches. This effortless experience is largely thanks to…

Over the past decade, there has been a growing trend in workplaces toward allowing employees to “bring their own device” (BYOD). Although this approach has some advantages, you should consider several significant disadvantages before implementing a BYOD policy.This ultimate guide will go through…

Breakdown of Hokuyo Features and Prices:The table below shows some of the basic features and prices of the Hokuyo units tested and compared in this article. They are, the UTM-30LX-EW, the UST-10LX, and the URG-04LX-UG01. UTM-30LX-EWUST-10LXURG-04LX-UG01LIGHT SOURCESemiconductor…

Yujin and Hokuyo Automation Sensors (Comparison and Buying Guide)How can you automate your warehouses? Learn about two of the best sensors for factory automation and automated guided vehicles (AGV), Hokuyo and Yujin.How Robotics and Sensors Work in Automated ManufacturingThe use of robots is not…

Warehouse Automation and SensorsHow can you automate your warehouses? Should you automate your manufacturing? This article is an extension of our Hokuyo and Yujin post, and goes into more depth about warehouse automation.Why Automate Warehouses?Let's address the elephant in the room. Are robots…

Solving Overcharging for Mobile DevicesA primary feature of Acroname hubs is the ability to turn a USB port on and off. Looking more closely, Acroname hubs also have the more granular ability to disable power/VBUS on a given port, independently from the USB D+/D- data lines on the same port.…