Advanced Cable Tester v2

Free connector module bundle ($1600 value) included with your purchase.

The Total Phase Advanced Cable Tester v2 is the quickest and most convenient way to comprehensively test USB and video cables. It provides:

• Short testing - Dynamic visualization of test results
• Open testing - Dynamic visualization of test results
• Continuity testing - Dynamic visualization of test results
• DC resistance measurement for most wires, with milliohm precision on ground and power 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
• E-Marker verification

Combining blazing fast performance with a low cost per test and a rugged design, the Advanced Cable Tester v2 enables rapid spot-checking of cables, easy-to-understand reports, with 100% test coverage for lab and production environments at a fraction of the price, time, and labor versus other solutions.  Whether your application is 100% quality control in a factory or statistical process control in a laboratory, the Advanced Cable Tester v2 will provide high precision and accuracy with thorough test coverage, without expensive scopes, custom fixtures, or highly trained personnel, saving hundreds of thousands of dollars.

Continuity testing checks all pins for opens, shorts, and fundamentally correct wiring preventing dangerous situations like shorts of VBUS to data signals, VBUS/GND reversal, etc.

DC Resistance ("DCR") testing confirms that each power pin (VBUS and GND) is capable of carrying the required current to meet the applicable specification. For Type-C cables, each power pin is individually measured, then the cable as a whole is tested.  Pass/fail criteria ensure that the cable will meet the specification requirements, such as Type-C IR Drop.  If present, Type-C SBU and CC lines are also tested for DCR.

E-Marker testing reads the data from any present E-Marker, then validates the advertised data and power capabilities against the actual measured parameters of the cable. Additionally, fields such as Vendor ID, Product ID, Test ID, firmware and hardware versions can be set by the operator, for easy pass/fail determination of cables through a QA process.

         Passing eye diagram, 10Gbps USB Type C-C cable                        Failing eye diagram, 10Gbps USB Type C-C Cable

The Advanced Cable Tester supports testing a large variety of cables via a system of easily interchangeable modules. Each module is rated for 5,000 tests, guaranteeing cost effective and accurate cable test results.

• USB Type-C to USB Type-C (Type-C 1.3, USB 3.2 and earlier specifications). Full-Featured and USB 2.0 Type-C cables are supported
• USB Type-C to USB Standard-A (USB 3.2 and earlier version specifications)
• USB Type-C to USB Micro-B (USB 3.2 and earlier version specifications)
• USB Type C to USB Standard-B (USB 3.2 and earlier version specifications)
• USB Standard-A to USB Micro-B (USB 3.2 and earlier version specifications)
• USB Standard-A to USB Standard-B (USB 3.2 and earlier version specifications)

• HDMI Type A to HDMI Type A (up to 12.8 Gbps per channel)
• DisplayPort to DisplayPort (DisplayPort 2.0 and earlier version specifications)

Testing USB Type-C Cables? Check out our sample test results library of Type-C to Type-C cables here.

The purchase of your Advanced Cable Tester v2 includes a one year limited warranty to protect against defects in materials and workmanship. Additional extended warranties may be purchased to ensure you stay current beyond the first year.