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How Do I Apply Low Level Commands to Test a Target SPI Device with Retries?
Question from the Customer: We need to apply low level commands to determine if the target SPI device is awake. Part of that evaluation is the number of retries it takes. We’ve been using the Aardvark...
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USB Power Delivery Analyzer Supports the New USB 3.2 Specification
Over the years, USB-IF, the organization that oversees USB technology, has progressively released improved USB specifications that offer significantly faster speeds and additional features. From USB...
View ArticleHow Can I Run Parallel Scripts with the Promira Serial Platform To Toggle...
Question from the Customer: I am using the Promira Serial Platform with Promira Software API I2C/SPI Active. I’m looking to create a script (in Python) so that the SPI and GPIO commands occur in...
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How Can I Best Read the Packets from the USB Power Delivery Analyzer to...
Question from the Customer: I’m using the USB Power Delivery Analyzer and I have questions about using the Software API. Does the API only read from the hardware buffer of the USB PD analyzer? API -...
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You Can Easily Create and Verify XML Part Files for your SPI Flash Device...
Question from the Customer: I purchased a Cheetah SPI Host Adapter to read and write to a SPI Flash device and it is working well for that task. The board I am working on also contains a SPI FRAM...
View ArticleHow Do I Filter Data on Two Addresses using Command Line Instructions?
Question from the Customer: I have captured hours of data using Data Center Software (.tdc files). I’d like to filter data starting with a specific address, such as 0xF0 OR 0xFF. How can I do that?...
View ArticleHow are CC2 and VCONN Voltages Measured with the USB Power Delivery Analyzer?
Question from the Customer: I’m starting to use the USB Power Delivery Analyzer. Looking at the power measurements, I see different voltages for the CC2 pin and VCONN. My understanding is VCONN reads...
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How Much Power Can the Promira Serial Platform Provide to a Target System?
The Promira Serial Platform is a versatile tool that can be configured for a variety of use cases and applications. It has a field upgradeable design that allows for multiple protocols and speed...
View ArticleContinuity Testing of USB Type-C Cables Using the Advanced Cable Tester
Question from the Customer: I am using the Promira Serial Platform with the Advanced Cable Tester – Level 1 Application on two functionally identical USB Type-C cables. However, the report doesn’t...
View ArticleWhat’s the New USB Power Delivery Protocol All About?
In its early days, the Universal Serial Bus protocol, commonly known as USB, was initially created and used as a vessel to power on and transfer data from one device to another. Initially many USB...
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What Are the Best Tools For Programming I2C and SPI Devices with OneWire...
Question from the Customer: I have a project that uses the STMicroelectronics STM32F401RCT6 device. I need to open communication with 1-wire commands, which would enable me to use microwire...
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Signs You Need to Check in the VBUS for the Root of Your USB Problem
When your USB system isn’t working as expected and you’re experiencing system failure or other unexplainable issues, it can be tough to pinpoint the root cause of the bug. While there are countless...
View ArticleAre Counterfeit Lightning Cables Safe to Use?
It seems Apple devices and accessories are ubiquitous these days. While it is common for Lightning cables to be used daily, it is not always clear which ones are safe and which ones can lead to...
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How Do I Set Up SDC or MMC Cards in SPI Mode to Verify Files were...
Question from the Customer: I would like to use the Aardvark I2C/SPI Adapter in SPI mode and the Aardvark Software API to communicate with SDC and MMC cards. I need to verify that files were...
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The Lowdown on the New USB Fast Charger
USB-IF, the organization that manages all USB specifications, has developed its own USB Charger program that aims to create a more cohesive and all-purpose line of chargers that consumers can use...
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How Can I Set Up the Master eSPI Behavior I Need with the Promira Serial...
Question from the Customer: I am using the Promira Serial Platform with eSPI Analysis Application and the eSPI Active Example Files. I’m using the espi_generator.py script to emulate a master eSPI....
View ArticlePower Delivery and Type-C Cables Work Together – How Do I Measure and...
Question from the Customer: I have an evaluation to run for a customer that includes both power and resistance measurements. Here’s what I know I can do so far – what do I need to add to this setup? I...
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How Do I Unlock the Write Protection to Enable Programming an SPI Quad Serial...
Question from the Customer: I’m struggling to add a Microchip SST26VF016BT-104I/SN serial flash to the Flash Center Software. There are enough similarities between the older device SST25VF016BT (which...
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How Do I Use the USB Power Delivery Analyzer and Data Center Software to...
Question from the Customer: We need to check if the Power Delivery Object (PDO) is correct on the factory side. To do so, we are planning to run tests by switching PDOs and then check if our Type-C...
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How Do I Define Erase Values in an SPI Flash Device XML File for the Flash...
Question from the Customer: I am using the Cheetah Host Adapter with the Flash Center Software, and I am working with a Micron MT25QL512 SPI Flash device. I am following the instructions to add a new...
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