Tag: USB
![LUNA – a USB-hacking multitool LUNA – a USB-hacking multitool](https://www.electronics-lab.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/board_readme_side.jpg)
LUNA – a USB-hacking multitool
A USB multitool for monitoring, hacking, and developing USB devices (work in progress) This is an early work-in-progress version of a USB multitool. LUNA isn't yet suited for end-users; but hardware development has reached a point where current-revision boards (r0.2+) make good...
Continue Reading![ITEAD Launches a $4 Zigbee CC2531 packet sniffer For USB devices ITEAD Launches a $4 Zigbee CC2531 packet sniffer For USB devices](https://www.electronics-lab.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/CC2531USB_01-e1585129949689.jpg)
ITEAD Launches a $4 Zigbee CC2531 packet sniffer For USB devices
Itead.cc, the Chinese company known for the array of electronics products like the SONOFF smart switch and other makers related hardware, has released a USB Zigbee CC2531 Dongle. The dongle can be used in connection with a PC or single-board computer to build your customized home...
Continue Reading![STMicroelectronics Introduces Standalone VBUS-Powered Controller for 5V USB-C Charging Applications STMicroelectronics Introduces Standalone VBUS-Powered Controller for 5V USB-C Charging Applications](https://www.electronics-lab.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/117730044.png)
STMicroelectronics Introduces Standalone VBUS-Powered Controller for 5V USB-C Charging Applications
The STUSB4500L from STMicroelectronics is a small-footprint addition to the Company’s USB-C controller IC family designed and certified for pure 5 V sink-only applications. All mandatory features to use the USB-C connector as a 5 V universal power plug are integrated, allowing...
Continue Reading![Self-Calibrating USB Voltage/Current Meter Self-Calibrating USB Voltage/Current Meter](https://www.electronics-lab.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/lrm_20200322_031952_rxnfSVRal7-1024x769.jpg)
Self-Calibrating USB Voltage/Current Meter
With a code size of 1KB on an ATtiny13A MCU, this tiny module measures voltages up to 22 volts and current up to 5 amps. This project is published by Tirdad Sadri Nejad. He writes: There are a lot of so-called "USB doctor" modules which are used for monitoring currents flowing through...
Continue Reading![SparkFun’s USB Type-C 5-20V 5A Power Delivery Board Features Qwiic Connector SparkFun’s USB Type-C 5-20V 5A Power Delivery Board Features Qwiic Connector](https://www.electronics-lab.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/15801-SparkFun_Power_Delivery_Board_-_USB-C__Qwiic_-02.jpg)
SparkFun’s USB Type-C 5-20V 5A Power Delivery Board Features Qwiic Connector
USB Type-C introduced significant changes to the USB standard. The reversible connector eliminated the issue of trying to plug the connector in the right way every time. Another issue it addressed was allowing the flexibility to have USB power with an adjustable USB voltage from...
Continue Reading![Mini USB-C PD sink board enables Power regulation for any device Mini USB-C PD sink board enables Power regulation for any device](https://www.electronics-lab.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Screen-Shot-2020-02-24-at-1.06.27-AM.png)
Mini USB-C PD sink board enables Power regulation for any device
The USB-C PD-Sink is a board by Pier 42 that enables any device to be powered from a USB supply. It allows the option to set the voltage at 5V, 9V, 12V, 15V or 20V and allowing current as high as 5A. The current settings are very flexible in steps of 250mA from 0 to 5A, but this...
Continue Reading![Saelig Introduces RBD 9103 USB Graphing Picoammeter Saelig Introduces RBD 9103 USB Graphing Picoammeter](https://www.electronics-lab.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/9103-scaled-1024x517.jpg)
Saelig Introduces RBD 9103 USB Graphing Picoammeter
This programmable current logger can measure bipolar picoamps to milliamps, with unique features such as 5kV DC voltage isolation. Saelig Company, Inc. announces the availability of the RBD 9103 USB Graphing Picoammeter, a compact, versatile, general-purpose picoammeter designed to...
Continue Reading![Smart Power Bank Keep-Alive Smart Power Bank Keep-Alive](https://www.electronics-lab.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/IMG_20200111_132817_BURST5-1024x768-1.jpg)
Smart Power Bank Keep-Alive
@ZakKemble published another interesting project. This time it is a USB device that aims to keep your power bank from powering down due to low current draw. He writes: Ever wanted to power a project from a USB power bank, only to have it keep shutting itself off because the current...
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