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The USBHub3+ provides advanced control beyond basic on/off switches, allowing for precise USB customization. The USBHub3+ can also independently enable and disable Voltage and Data: Vbus All Data High Speed data (480 Mbps) Super Speed data (5 Gbps) We'll be working interactively using…

Power Measurement and Voltage Monitoring with USBHUB3+ Among other properties, using the USBHub3+ we can view: Per-port Voltage Per-port Current Input Voltage Input Current Measuring voltage and current with HubTool If you haven't already, install HubTool, which…

Learn how to determine the enumeration speed of devices connected to USBHUB3+ and whether they're operating at high or super speeds. Each port on USBHub3+ can operate in High Speed or Super Speed modes. There are three ways to view the speed of a connected port Front panel LED HubTool…

Simplify device sharing and streamline control with USBHub3+ Automatic switching By default, the USBHub3+ will automatically switch to upstream host 0 if available.  This enables simple peripheral device sharing, where a dedicated PC could be connected to the host "Up 1" port, and an…

Setting charging port modes on USBHub3+ Port Modes: CDP, SDP, and DCP The USBHub3+ can set each of its downstream ports to several power modes to support a range of devices. The supported modes are part of BC1.2 USB charging specification: Port mode Condition Maximum current(…

If you're trying to figure out how to see USB devices on your Mac or struggling to find that connected jump drive, you've come to the right place. This guide will walk you through the different ways to view, manage, and control USB devices on your Mac. Whether you’re working with macOS Monterey or…

Whether you’re a tech enthusiast, developer, or just trying to troubleshoot a pesky USB device, understanding how to check the Vendor ID (VID) and Product ID (PID) of your USB can be extremely helpful. These IDs are like fingerprints for devices—they uniquely identify the manufacturer and type of…

More control than just on and off Enable and disable VBus, all Data, High Speed or Super Speed connections In addition to turning ports on and off, the USBHub3+ can also independently enable and disable Voltage and Data: Vbus All Data High Speed data (480 Mbps) Super Speed data (5 Gbps)…

What is this "Alt Mode" you speak of?  USB Alternate Modes are a powerful feature of USB-C technology that allows for the transmission of video, audio, and other data formats outside standard USB across a USB-C connector. These alternate modes, such as Thunderbolt 4 and DisplayPort, are…