MSolutions, a leading supplier of AV cabling, collaboration, extension and test devices, has upgraded the USB and USB Type-C testing capabilities of its MS-TestPro UCT module, expanding its functionality to meet the rising complexity of USB-C installations. These enhancements provide installers with deeper diagnostics for identifying and solving real-world USB issues in the field.
The UCT remains the AV industry’s only dedicated solution for qualifying USB-C cables and interfaces, verifying wire mapping, USB version compliance, alternate mode support, data lane structure, and power delivery. The latest improvements add the ability to identify device type, classify device tier level, measure peak power consumption, and detect more detailed bandwidth characteristics—delivering a broader picture of USB performance across endpoints and connections.
As CTO Ariel Marcus explained, USB testing is a far more complex and complicated proposition than HDMI. Marcus noted that these connections involve multiple layers of technology, as camera, video, audio, and power functions can be registered at different tiers within the USB hub chain, potentially affecting performance and connectivity. Adding that by analyzing this chain structure, technicians can reactivate devices and restore proper functionality. The UCT, according to Marcus, determines how many tiers are already in use and whether enough USB resources remain available from the host.
With the enhanced UCT module, MS-TestPro helps AV professionals ensure reliable USB operation between cameras, extenders, displays, and host devices. It is especially valuable in meeting rooms, classrooms, and hybrid spaces where USB functionality is critical to system performance, and it can be difficult to visually discern the difference between a charger, Thunderbolt or data cable, let alone know how much power or bandwidth exists.
CEO Eliran Toren highlighted that the UCT’s value lies in its wide-ranging testing capabilities. He explained that the device not only tests and validates the health of USB and USB-C cables and signals but also supports backward compatibility with USB 2.0 and other formats, giving installers a complete view of the system’s performance. Toren added that the UCT provides detailed insights into USB resources, including packet sizes transferred between host and device, as well as the specific wires that are physically connected.
The MS-TestPro also supports certification and analysis of HDBaseT, HDMI, and DC resistance, offering an all-in-one, modular platform for professional-grade infrastructure validation. Installers can quickly switch between modules, which attach to the top of the handheld device.
