1 General Overview
1.1 Revision History
Always read the CHANGES.txt file included in the Promira Serial Platform update
package for more details
1.1.1 Release 1.13
Version 1.13 FW/1.13 Web - This release provides enhanced speed, removes some eye
diagram display issues, fixes other bugs, and adds the USB A to Lightning cable test.
1.1.2 Release 1.11
Version 1.11 FW/1.11 Web - This release provides enhanced behavior, fixes some bugs,
adds color coding for resistor detection, and is required for v1.00 adapters.
1.1.3 Release 1.10
Version 1.10 FW/1.10 Web - This is the second release of the advanced cable tester that
fixes some errors and includes the use of legacy adapters.
1.1.4 Release 0.90
Version 0.90 - This is the first release of the advanced cable tester.
1.2 General Description
The Advanced Cable Tester is a set of applications for the Promira™ Serial Platform that
provides the ability to test USB cables. The Total Phase Advanced Cable Tester - Level 1
Application provides continuity testing, DC resistance measurement, and E-Marker
verification. The Total Phase Advanced Cable Tester - Level 2 Application provides
additional capabilities to evaluate cable signal integrity at up to 12Gbps. Both application
levels use the Advanced Cable Tester Hardware, pictured below.
This document describes the Advanced Cable Tester web software applications, the
Advanced Cable Tester Hardware and how to use both.
Advanced Cable Tester User Manual v1.13.001
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