Email: gil@totalphase.comEmbedded systems have been the backbone for modern technology for decades, but in recent years, there have been substantial advances in the tech industry that have introduced a revolutionary type of technology, called Artificial Intelligence, also known as AI.
AI is the concept that intelligence can be demonstrated by...
We just spent a week in Detroit and as you'd expect, the trip had an automotive focus. I started this trip off by coming in a day early to spend a little time getting to know the area and learn a little more about the history of the industry. What better place to start than with the Ford Museum, located on Piquette Avenue at the site of the ...
I was reading up on Type-C cables today and found this cool article.
Saving the World From Crummy - and Even Dangerous USB Cables
It's a nice piece with a great recap of the issues plaguing USB cables today. Benson Leung and Nathan Kollaru, two of the leading consumer advocates in the Type-C ecosystem are featured prominently in the article, a...
Last year, Total Phase entered the world of USB Type-C with the release of the USB Power Delivery Analyzer (our version of Google’s Chromium USB-PD Sniffer, Twinkie). Last month Total Phase released another Type-C product, the Advanced Cable Tester. And I must say, the Type-C community has been very hospitable and made our experience very welc...
Earlier this week we released the Advanced Cable Tester - the first of its kind USB cable tester. (Read our press release.) From concept through design to production, this has been the most exciting and wonderful project that I’ve ever been associated with (and I have been around for a while).
Approximately two years ago, the USB-IF released ...
With Apple's recent announcement of 4 USB Type-C ports on the new MacBook Pro, there's no doubt USB Type-C is moving from the 'early adopter' stage to more mainstream.
USB Type-C goes mainstream image source theverge.com - Vjeran PavicWe've all heard about some of the challenges regarding USB Type C implementations, but the upside to this exciting new advanced cable technology is undeniable, the USB power is there.
This article from the online version of Wired Magazine does a nice job summarizing the differences between the current charging options and explains why Type C is ...
USB Type-C enables truly rapid charging of your battery operated devices by providing higher voltage and current than ever before through a USB cable. But sometimes, aggressive power management and charging can become problematic.
This explanation from the Apple Insider explains the differences between USB2 and USB Type-C charging at a high le...
Previously, I shared information on the hazards of improperly implemented USB Type-C. Now, here are a few additional examples and ways to utilize advanced cable properly and work with USB power.
Cause not determined, Galaxy Note 7 with USB Type-C melts down.Source: Phandroid (Aug 24, 2016)
http://phandroid.com/2016/08/24/samsung-galaxy-not...
Earlier this month we announced that we would start shipping our new Advanced Cable Tester at the end of September. As we developed this product, we were thinking about the potential impact of faulty USB Type-C cables. First and foremost was the potential safety hazard associated with up to 20V and 5 Amps. Benson Leung of Google made one...
