I have a drawer full of USB cables and every time I want to connect a device, I have to try them out. USB-C was supposed to simplify things: One cable for everything, that was the promise. In practice ...

USB-C cables get no respect. Most people shop for the lowest-priced cable and call it a day under the assumption that they are all the same. They’re not though, and here’s how I weed out the good ...

With the StarTech.com USB-C Power Tester, you can easily look for charging problems in your setup. It’s a quick and easy way to ensure your devices are getting all the power they’re supposed to. I ...

Despite their limited use for testing wall chargers and power banks, USB inline testers let you compare power sources. In three videos, we take you through their features, and we also try an inline ...

Ever wondered why your Arduino wasn’t programming, only to find out that the cable doesn’t have any data conductors? Worry not, [Spencer Maroukis] has got you covered with the USB Sleuth Cable Tester!

We’ve all been bitten before by USB cables which were flaky, built for only charging, or just plain broken. With the increased conductor count and complexity of USB Type C, there are many more ways ...

Choosing the best USB-C hub or dongle feels a bit like visiting a salad bar: The sheer variety of products means that you can literally shop for a device that has exactly what you’re looking for, and ...

This article is part of the TechXchange: Critical Connections: Cables, Wires, Vias, and Busbars. The explosion in connected devices isn’t just putting pressure on wireless systems and ...

Electronic enthusiasts searching for a small multifunctional USB digital tester, may be interested in a new product now available from the Adafruit online store. Supporting measurements for USB A, ...

The MQP Electronics’ Packet-Master USB-PET USB protocol and electrical tester can perform the suite of tests defined in the USB Implementers Forum’s Battery Charging, USB On-The-Go and Embedded Host ...

Teledyne LeCroy's Voyager M4x Analyzer/Exerciser addresses the most critical technologies within the USB Type-C® ecosystem. MILPITAS, Calif., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Teledyne LeCroy Inc., the ...