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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.…

 Daisy Chain Acroname USB HubsCustomers often ask how many Acroname USBHub3+ hubs can be daisy-chained.The answer is pretty simple: four.However, getting there requires some understanding of the USB specification and the internal topology of Acroname hubs. Also, by following our suggested…

Connecting and Disconnecting USB Device PowerThe problem USB devices often need to be disconnected and reconnected (plug-cycled) or reset. The reasons for plug-cycling a USB device are as varied as types of USB devices themselves. In service, the simplest solution to many USB-related problems…