Broadcast News

Bookmark and Share
05/10/2022

MSolutions Now Shipping New USB Cable Test Module

News Image
MSolutions is now shipping its new USB cable test (UCT) module, the AV industry's first solution for qualifying today’s wealth of USB cables, signal types and connectivity options.

The UCT module also helps users understand the power consumption of a USB device in relation to the host, as well as bandwidth, data speeds and the presence of specific wires across the cable that match varied USB specifications.

Introduced at the InfoComm show in June, the UCT joins the growing family of modules for the company’s handheld MS-TestPro (MS-104B) device. MSolutions also offers HDMI, HDBaseT, IP and DC Resistance modules for its all-in-one AV tester.

The UCT module arrives on the market at a time of need for installers and tech managers tasked with modernizing meeting and learning spaces. Modernizing these spaces means an increased reliance on the USB transmission of AV signals, which also raises compliancy issues between transmitting and receiving devices.

The UCT removes the mystery of which cables are compatible between cameras, extenders and displays or computers by identifying what USB signal types the cable can pass. Upon attaching the module to a USB cable, MS-104B users receive accurate test measurements for USB-C to USB-C, USB-C to USB 3.0 (Type A), and USB 3.0 (Type B) to USB 3.0 (Type A), for example. The tester will also identify and qualify the USB version that the cable is specified to, which is often the root of compatibility issues – especially when laptops are involved.

"We see many cases where the presenter unknowingly buys and connects a USB 2.0 cable, which only accommodates charging, between a laptop and a USB 3.0 camera," said Eliran Toren, CEO, MSolutions. "The problem is not a failed cable; it’s a mismatched cable that cannot pass the required data. The UCT module identifies these compatibility issues within seconds, eliminating the need for return visits and troubleshooting expenses for the end user."

The UCT also confirms power consumption levels from USB devices, and the amount of power that the cable can transfer. As MSolutions CTO Ariel Marcus explains it, USB-C signal failure typically happens when the transmitting device and cable cannot provide the amount of power required for the signal. The UCT will specifically relay that the cable can transfer 20, 30 or 50 watts, for example.

"We can extract the current consumption and voltage using the UCT module and present that data on our tester's GUI or as a PDF file online," said Marcus. "It's not always clear what USB port type is being used, and how much power that port can provide. If a user’s laptop is consuming 20 watts from a camera port that can’t provide that level of currency, the signal will fail. The same goes for connecting a camera to an extender; if the extender’s USB port cannot provide enough current to the camera, the connection will fail. The UCT module will provide these readings, as well as the presence and productivity of the wiring inside the cable."

Toren added that MSolutions now offers complete USB transmission solutions for collaboration rooms that provide rock-solid connections, including its MS-4KCam USB camera and MS-6U1C extender set. The latter is an entry-level USB-C solution that offers uncompressed extension of USB data, ideally for USB-C PTZ cameras, hard drives, laptops and other USB-C peripherals. The UCT provides peace of mind for users of these products that add a mix of USB cables from other sources.

www.m4sol.com
Solidmate Ltd Memory Card Hire London

Top Related Stories
Click here for the latest broadcast news stories.

22/03/2024
Matrox® Video To Provide Product Demos At NAB Show 2024
Matrox® Video will exhibit in Booth SL5073 at the 2024 NAB Show, April 13-17 in Las Vegas, providing product demos and featuring customer stories that
28/11/2023
Custom Consoles Module-R And MediaWall Chosen By UK Broadcaster
Custom Consoles has announced the integration of a Module-R production control desk and MediaWall monitor display support system into the production c
21/06/2023
Custom Consoles Completes Module-R And MediaWall Project
Custom Consoles Module-R technical furniture and MediaWall multiscreen video monitor supports have been chosen for the London studios of a UK-based fr
31/05/2023
Free-To-Air Broadcaster Selects Custom Consoles Module-R and MediaWall
Custom Consoles has completed a production control desk and monitor display support system for one of Britain's longest established free-to-air televi
29/02/2024
Presteigne Broadcast Hire Selects Custom Consoles Module-R Control Room Desks
Presteigne Broadcast Hire has chosen Custom Consoles Module-R control room desks for a newly completed gallery at its southern-UK office in Crawley. T
03/06/2015
Sonnet Unveils Allegro Pro USB 3.0 PCIe
Sonnet Technologies has unveiled the Allegro Pro USB 3.0 PCIe, a 4-port, 4-controller SuperSpeed USB 3.0 PCI Express 2.0 adapter card with charging ca
16/03/2015
Vaddio Launches USB 3.0 Camera With USB, IP Streaming
Vaddio has unveiled the RoboSHOT 12 USB camera, a new HD conferencing camera with simultaneous USB 3.0 and IP (H.264) streaming, complete with an HDMI
01/10/2003
Meritline’s USB hard drive enclosures extend life of notebook drives
Extending the usefulness of replaced notebook drives, Meritline have announced the immediate availability of their USB 2.5” Hard Drive Enclosures. Fea
23/05/2016
Going The Distance With SDI
The Serial Digital Interface (SDI) standard was first introduced back in 1989 and quickly became established as the digital video interface of choice
05/03/2015
Sonnet Introduces USB 3.0 + eSATA Thunderbolt Adapter
Sonnet has announced the launch of its new USB 3.0 + eSATA Thunderbolt Adapter for easy connectivity to USB 3.0 devices and eSATA storage, and USB 3.0
26/05/2022
MSolutions USB Innovation Drives InfoComm Message
MSolutions has applied its problem-solving skills to USB transport and connectivity heading into InfoComm. The company, which at ISE 2022 unveiled a b
19/05/2017
BFV's Big Interview: G-Technology
G-Technology design high performing and reliable storage solutions, empowering creative professionals to capture their dreams, enhance their storytell
07/11/2018
TVS Cable Deploys Harmonic's CableOS™ Virtualized Cable Access Solution
TVS Cable has deployed Harmonic's CableOS™ virtualized cable access solution for new DOCSIS 3.1 broadband services. The industry's first software-base
16/08/2016
Argosy Cable: Cable Feature
This article has been contributed by Argosy Cable. While it's not always considered the most exciting topic, cabling is always mission critical to the
29/03/2007
Benchmark Media Systems Releases Digital-Analogue Converter
Benchmark Media Systems has announced the release of the DAC1 USB - a 192-kHz, 24-bit, digital-to-analogue converter featuring 'Advanced USB Audio', t