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USB component tester

US8067944B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 22, 2008
Grant dateNov 29, 2011
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Expiry dateJun 11, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01R31/30
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A universal serial bus (USB) component tester for testing a USB component that has a plug and a USB port includes a connector, a USB port, and a first indicator. The connector includes a first power pin, a first data pin connected to the first power pin, a second data pin, and a first ground pin connected to the second data pin and also connected to the first data pin via a first resistor. The USB port includes a power terminal connected to a power supply, a first data terminal, a second data terminal, and a grounded ground terminal, and the first data terminal is connected to the second data terminal via a second resistor. The first indicator includes a first terminal connected to the first data terminal via the second resistor, and a second terminal connected to the second data terminal.

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