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Introduction Mobile devices are built to maximize how long they can run between charges by topping off the battery when connected to power.  However, in mobile device and Continuous Integration (CI) labs, where hundreds of devices need continuous USB data connections, this presents a…

  Transcript Hello, I'm Chief Scientist from Twocanoes Software, Timothy Perfitt, and I want to talk to you a little bit about DFU Blaster Pro and how you can use it to quickly restore an Apple Silicon Mac to factory default with whatever version of macOS you want to install. Before I show…

Introduction to USB Power Delivery (USB PD) Testing with USBHub3c USB Power Delivery (USB PD) sources need to support a broad range of power modes and sink devices.   Be sure that your source can reliably handle any sink it might encounter. The USBHub3c by Acroname is an industrial USB-C hub…

I. Introduction to USB Power Delivery (PD) Sink Testing USB Power Delivery (USB PD) is a convenient way to power a variety of devices.  Since a USB PD sink device could be connected to any PD source, sinks need to work safely and correctly with any source they might encounter. The USBHub3c…

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,…

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We have some exciting news to share: Acroname has been acquired by Valens Semiconductor; this partnership is set to revolutionize the industrial USB market. We're entering a new era of growth and innovation by combining our unique USB solutions with Valens' cutting-edge semiconductor technology.…

Efficient Apple Device Management with USBHub3cAcroname’s USBHub3c industrial USB hub (with PD Logger add-on feature) can put attached Macs, iPads, and iPhones into DFU mode, allowing batch reflashing and reimaging. This tool is ideal for anyone who needs to manage a large number of Apple devices…

For a format with "universal" in the name, USB can sometimes feel anything but with the variety of connectors and standards involved. Many in tech have hailed the recent shift towards USB-C as a standard connector as righting the ship and moving back towards simplicity. But for those of us who use…

The USB-C connector is newer and offers compatibility with higher USB standards than USB-A. Some might say it's a clear winner. However, we don't expect to see the original USB connector type disappear from the scene anytime soon. Here's our take on the direction of USB connection. We'll dive into…