Read part 1 of this series on the basics of transmitter and receiver testing for the latest version of USB and part 2 on type-C cable assemblies. The USB PD (Power Delivery) revision 2.0 is the ...

One part that I find myself using somewhat regularly in microcontroller-based experiments is the “USB power bank” that provides USB-standard 5-V DC output and offers some basic protection features.

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 ...

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 ...

Fortunately, if you’ve ever needed to test the voltage on your USB-C devices, there is a tool for you. There are quite a few USB-C voltage meters on the market, including one from one of my favourite ...

Believe it or not, not all USB ports yield the same amount of power, but here's a $10 gadget that can show you which ones you ...

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 ...