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Supported Cable Types for the Advanced Cable Tester v2

The Advanced Cable Tester v2 is an affordable, easy-to-use cable testing solution that comprehensively tests a variety of cables, including USB, HDMI, and DisplayPort.

Simply insert your desired connector module, select the appropriate cable profile, and and insert your cable – the Advanced Cable Tester v2 assesses the cable on numerous crtieria and provides the user with a complete test report. Learn which cables we support below:

USB | Video

Supported USB Cables

USB Type-C to USB 3.1 Micro-B

USB 3.2 and earlier version specifications

USB Type-C to USB 3.1 Standard-B

USB 3.2 and earlier version specifications

USB 3.1 Standard A to USB 3.1 Micro-B

USB 3.2 and earlier version specifications

USB 3.1 Standard-A to USB 3.1 Standard-B

USB 3.2 and earlier version specifications

USB Type-C to USB Type-C

USB 3.2 and earlier version specifications

USB 3.1 Standard A to USB Type-C

USB 3.2 and earlier version specifications

Comprehensive Tests

Continuity

Verify wiring is correct with no shorted or disconnected wires

Dynamic visualization of test results

DC Resistance

Individually measure the DC resistance of VBUS and GND wires

Non High-Speed and SuperSpeed wires (VCONN, SBU, SBU2, CC)

Signal Integrity

Testing of USB 2.0 pairs and any present SuperSpeed pairs at 5 Gbps or 10 Gbps.

Eye Diagrams with masks per cable specifications to accompany signal integrity assessments

E-Marker Validation

Validate E-Marker accuracy (USB Type-C to USB Type-C)

Quiescent Current

Measure quiescent current consumption (USB Type-C to USB Type-C)

Example Test Output

Continuity Test for USB Type-C to USB Type-C Cable

DC Resistance Test for USB Type-C to USB Type-C Cable

E-Marker Test for USB Type-C to USB Type-C Cable

Signal Integrity Test for USB Type-C to USB Type-C Cable

Signal Integrity Eye Diagrams with Masks:

Passing eye diagram Failing eye diagram

Left: Passing eye-diagram 10 Gbps USB Type-C to USB Type-C cable

Right: Failing eye-diagram USB 2.0 data line for USB Standard-A to USB Standard-B cable.

Supported Video Cables

HDMI-A to HDMI-A

Up to 12.8 Gbps per channel

DisplayPort to DisplayPort

DisplayPort 2.0 and earlier specifications

Comprehensive Tests

Continuity

Verify wiring is correct with no shorted or disconnected wires

Dynamic visualization of test results

Flexible grouping of HDMI pins and wires for custom testing

DC Resistance

DC resistance measurement for most wires, with milliohm precision on GND and VBUS wires, ohm resolution on most other wires

Continuity check only on high-speed data lines

Signal Integrity

Testing of data lines to 12.8 Gbps per channel

Eye Diagrams with masks per cable specifications to accompany signal integrity assessments

Example Test Output

Continuity Test for HDMI-A to HDMI-A Cable

DC Resistance Test for HDMI-A to HDMI-A Cable

Signal Integrity Test for HDMI-A to HDMI-A Cable

Signal Integrity Eye Diagrams with Masks:

Good-eye diagram with ACTv2

Left: passing eye diagram for HDMI Ethernet line. Right: passing HDMI 2.1 High Speed data line at 12 Gbps.

Advanced Cable Tester v2 Connector Module Bundles

Testing more than 1 type of cable? We offer 2 different connector module bundles so its even easier to test a variety of cables. One of the below bundles will be included free of charge with your first order.

ACT v2 Connector Module Bundle: USB Type-C:

1 USB Type-C to USB Type-C

1 USB 3.1 Standard A to USB Type-C

1 USB Type-C to USB 3.1 Standard-B

1 USB Type-C to USB 3.1 Micro-B

Click here to view bundle.

ACT v2 Connector Module Bundle: Video:

2 HDMI-A to HDMI-A

2 DisplayPort to DisplayPort

Click here to view bundle.

See the Advanced Cable Tester v2 in Action:

Create your own Custom Profile with the Advanced Cable Tester v2

Need to test cables using more or less stringent requirements than the cable specification? Learn how to easily create your own custom profile for the Advanced Cable Tester v2 with our application note: How to Create a Custom Profile with the Advanced Cable Tester v2.

Want to learn more? Request a Demo with one of our Technical Sales Reps for a closer look into how the Advanced Cable Tester v2 can fit your testing requirements.