Advanced Cable Tester v2
TP800210
The Total Phase Advanced Cable Tester v2 is the quickest and most convenient way to comprehensively test USB, HDMI, and DisplayPort cables. Combining blazing fast performance with a low cost per test and a rugged design, the Advanced Cable Tester v2 enables rapid spot-checking of cables with easy-to-understand reports for 100% test coverage in lab and production environments at a fraction of the price, time, and labor versus other solutions.
Whether your application is full quality control in a factory or statistical process control in a laboratory, the Advanced Cable Tester v2 will provide high precision and accuracy with thorough test coverage, without expensive scopes, custom fixtures, or highly trained personnel, saving hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Included Modules
- ACT v2 Connector Module Bundle: USB Type-C
- ACT v2 Connector Module Bundle: Video
Line Cord
- AC Line Cord – Type B – US
- AC Line Cord – Type F – EU
- AC Line Cord – Type G – UK
Test Coverage
- Continuity/Shorts/Opens testing with dynamic visualization of test results
- DCR measurement for all wires except high-speed data lines
- DCR measurement for all power and ground pins for USB Type-C (SBU and CC lines are also tested for DCR if present)
- USB Type-C E-Marker verification for USB Type-C full-featured cables
- Signal integrity testing of data lines at up to 12.8 Gbps per channel accompanied by eye diagrams with mask
Solution Features
- Compatible with most USB, HDMI, and DisplayPort cables
- Fast testing optimized for production requirements
- Real-time results
- Pass/fail indication displayed on LCD color screen for stand-alone operation — no PC required
- Detailed measurements and eye diagrams available via web interface
- Ideal for laboratory and manufacturing applications
- Local storage of up to 1,000,000 test results
- Personalizable, printable test reports
- Exportable test data
- Connect via USB or Ethernet
The Total Phase Advanced Cable Tester v2 is the first cable testing tool of its kind, allowing cable developers and manufacturers to ensure safety and quality within every cable. With its comprehensive set of tests for pin continuity, DC resistance and resistors, E-Marker, and signal integrity, this cable tester will uncover any errors and discrepancies not aligned with the cable specification and help determine the source of failures directly.
Learn how to quickly and easily test a variety of cables, including USB, HDMI, and DisplayPort.
The Total Phase Advanced Cable Tester v2 comprehensively tests HDMI cables against the cable specification, testing for pin continuity, DC resistance, and quality of signal. Learn how to easily determine a passing or failing HDMI cable and how to create a custom test profile to align with your own testing requirements, including modifying insertion loss values.
Advanced Cable Tester v2 Feature Chart
Total Phase’s Advanced Cable Tester v2 supports comprehensive cable testing for USB, HDMI, and DisplayPort cables. Find out which features are supported:
| Supported Cables | USB/HDMI/DP |
| Short Testing |  |
| Open Testing | |
| Continuity/Wiring Testing | |
| DC Resistance (For all cables: All Power Wires; For USB-C cables: Rd, Rp, Ra) | |
| E-Marker Verification | |
| Signal Integrity Testing | |
| Eye Diagram | |
| Modification of Insertion Loss Values | |
| Signal HEO/VEO Values | |
| Signal Integrity Test Speeds | Up to 12.8 Gbps per channel |
| Number of PRBS Channels | 8 |
| Modulation Scheme | NRZ |
| Standard Test Profiles Per Spec | |
| Custom Test Profiles | |
| Pass/Fail Results | |
| Local Storage | Up to 1,000,000 test results |
| Multi-Language Support | |
| RoHS Compliant | |
| Tests per Module | 5,000 |
| Price | $15,000 |
| Connector Module Price | $400 (first bundle free)* |
* We offer volume discounts on connector modules for Qty 10+.
Type-C Cable Test Results Library
Following is a list of sample Type-C to Type-C cables that Total Phase has tested with the Advanced Cable Tester. Please note, these test results are based on a single cable tested by Total Phase and do not represent the entire manufactured lot.
USB Type-C to USB Type-C Cables
| Brand | Source | MPN | Sold as | Data1 | Amps1 | Spec2 | E-mark | VID | PID | TID | Vbus | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anker | Amazon | A8185011 | USB 3.1 G2 3A 92 cm | Pass | Pass | Pass | Y | 0x291A | 0x1FF9 | 0x0D0B | 97.3 | 30.7 |
| Anker | Amazon | A8181110 | USB 2.0 3A 92 cm | Pass | Pass | Pass | N | 82.3 | 41.3 | |||
| Anker | Amazon | A8187091 | USB 2.0 3A 92 cm | Pass | Pass | Pass | N | 91.9 | 78.9 | |||
| Anker | Amazon | A2012111 | USB 2.0 3A 92 cm | Pass | Pass | Pass | N | 82.0 | 46.7 | |||
| Anker | From Partner | USB 3.1 G1 3A 90 cm | Pass | Pass | Fail | Y | 0x291A | 0x1FF7 | 0x0000 | 86.0 | 39.0 | |
| Anker | From Partner | USB 3.1 G2 3A 92 cm | Pass | Pass | Pass | Y | 0x291A | 0x1FF9 | 0x0D0B | 98.0 | 33.0 | |
| Apple | Apple Store | MLL82AM/A | USB 2.0 3A Data and Charge Cable 2 m | Pass | Pass | Pass | N | N/A | N/A | N/A | 128.0 | 48.0 |
| Belkin | Amazon | F2CU03br1M-BLK | USB 3.1 G2 3A 1M Type-C Cable | Pass | Pass | Pass | Y | 0x050D | 0x030A | 0x0000 | 100.3 | 29.8 |
| Generic | Central Computers | U3CC-1MM | USB 3.1 G1 3A 1 m | Pass | Pass | Pass | Y | 0x8341 | 0x0000 | 0x0000 | 105.0 | 55.4 |
| Generic | Central Computers | TYCC15C1 | USB 3.1 G2 3A 92 cm | Fail | Fail | Fail | Y | 0x04b4 | 0xF681 | 0x0000 | 98.0 | 168.0 |
| Google Store | ABA-USB-552-P02 | USB 2.0 Data and Charge Cable – 1.8 m | Pass | Pass | Pass | N | N/A | N/A | N/A | 47.3 | 51.8 | |
| Griffin | Amazon | GC42251 | USB Power only! | Fail | Pass | Fail | N | 67.8 | 65.8 | |||
| Innergie | Fry’s Electronics | ACUSBC GR200 | USB 2.0 3A Data and Charge Cable 2 m | Pass | Fail | Pass | N | N/A | N/A | N/A | 118.6 | 111.9 |
| J5Create | Best Buy | JUCX03-5A | USB 3.1 G2 3A 92 cm | Fail | Fail | Fail | Y | 0x0711 | 0x0999 | 0x0000 | 72.4 | 84.7 |
| J5Create | Best Buy | JUCX01-1A | USB 3.1 G2 5A 90 cm | Pass | Pass | Pass | Y | 0x0711 | 0x0998 | 0x00B6 | 40.2 | 30.1 |
| Joinsoon | Joinsoon | IQW150196-01 | USB 3.1 G2 3A 1M Type-C Cable | Pass | Pass | Pass | Y | 0x060F | 0x021E | 0x0000 | 68.2 | 29.0 |
| Joinsoon | Joinsoon | IQW150830-0A | USB 3.1 G2 5A 50 cm | Pass | Pass | Pass | Y | 67.9 | 22.3 | |||
| Joinsoon | Joinsoon | IQW150830-0A | USB 3.1 G2 5A 50 cm | Pass | Pass | Pass | Y | 66.5 | 21.2 | |||
| Joinsoon | Joinsoon | IQW150XXX-XX | USB 3.1 G2 3A 200 cm | Pass | Fail | Pass | 172.0 | 46.0 | ||||
| LG | Amazon (not sold seperately) |
EAD63809901 #2 | Type-C Charge and G2 (video) Cable | Pass | Pass | Pass | 0x04B4 | 94.0 | 44.6 | |||
| LG | Amazon (not sold seperately) |
EAD63809901 #1 | Type-C Charge and G2 (video) Cable | Pass | Pass | Pass | Y | 0x04b4 | 0xF681 | 0x0000 | 95.0 | 47.6 |
| Micro Connectors | Central Computers | E07-316CMM-1M | Pass | Pass | Fail | 64.7 | 37.6 | |||||
| Micro Connectors | Central Computers | E07-316CMM-2M | USB 3.1 G2 3A 2 m | Fail | Pass | Pass | Y | 0x2109 | 106.0 | 46.0 | ||
| Monoprice | From Partner | USB 3.1 G2 3A 102 cm | Pass | Pass | Fail | N | N/A | N/A | N/A | 96.0 | 38.9 | |
| Plugable | Amazon | USBC-C100 | USB 3.1 G2 3A 102 cm | Pass | Pass | Pass | Y | 0x060F | 0x0000 | 0x021E | 158.9 | 32.6 |
| PPA Int’l | Fry’s Electronics | 4104 | USB 3.1 G1 3A 1 m | Fail | Pass | Fail | N | N/A | N/A | N/A | 101.0 | 51.0 |
| PPA Int’l | Fry’s Electronics | 4128 | USB 3.1 G1 3A 2 m | Fail | Pass | Fail | N | N/A | N/A | N/A | 131.0 | 66.0 |
| PPA Int’l | Fry’s Electronics | 4197 | USB 3.1 G2 3A 1 m | Pass | Pass | Pass | Y | 0x2095 | 0x0000 | 0x0000 | 96.2 | 31.3 |
| PPA Int’l | Fry’s Electronics | 4203 | USB 3.1 G1 3A 2 m | Pass | Pass | Pass | Y | 0x2095 | 0x0000 | 0x0000 | 123.4 | 43.3 |
| Scosche | CC3G23 | USB 3.1 G2 5A 102 cm | Pass | Fail | Pass | Y | 0x1F21 | 0xCC21 | 0x04FC | 67.5 | 59.7 | |
| Scosche | CC3G23 | USB 3.1 G2 5A 102 cm | Pass | Pass | Pass | Y | 0x1F21 | 0xCC21 | 0x0000 | 69.9 | 42.2 | |
| UGreen | Web | USB 3.1 G2 3A 1 m | Fail | Pass | Pass | Y | 0x04B4 | 0x0000 | 0xF681 | 136.2 | 44.5 |
1 Data and Amp Fail means the cable does not meet advertised current or data speed capability.
2 Spec Fail indicates that an aspect of the cable does not meet USB specifications, such as E-Marker or other wiring parameters.
Supported Cables
The Advanced Cable Tester v2 supports testing a large variety of cables via a system of easily interchangeable modules. Each module is rated for 5,000 tests, guaranteeing cost effective and accurate cable test results.
USB Type-C to USB Type-C (Type-C 1.3, USB 3.2 and earlier specifications). Full-Featured and USB 2.0 Type-C cables are supported
USB Type-C to USB Standard-A (USB 3.2 and earlier version specifications)
USB Type-C to USB Micro-B (USB 3.2 and earlier version specifications)
USB Type-C to USB Standard-B (USB 3.2 and earlier version specifications)
USB Standard-A to USB Micro-B (USB 3.2 and earlier version specifications)
USB Standard-A to USB Standard-B (USB 3.2 and earlier version specifications)
HDMI Type-A to HDMI Type-A (up to 12.8 Gbps per channel)
DisplayPort to DisplayPort (DisplayPort 2.0 and earlier version specifications)
Tech Specs
Cable Testing Support
- USB Type-C 1.3, USB 3.2 and earlier specifications
- HDMI (up to 12.8 Gbps per channel)
- DisplayPort 1.4 and earlier specifications
Cable Termini Available
- USB Standard-A
- USB Standard-B
- USB Micro-B
- USB Type-C
- HDMI
- DisplayPort
- Inquire for Apple Lightning
DCR Accuracy
- VBus, Gnd: +/- 1mΩ or 10% of reported value, whichever is greater
- I2C/SPI Signal: 3.3V, 10 mA
Resistor Accuracy Ra/Rd
- 5%
Resistor Accuracy Rp
- +/- 2% of reported value
Signal Integrity
- X axis = unit interval, Y axis = percentage of maximum
- Test speeds with discrete values to 12.8 Gbps
E-Marker Compatibility
- USB PD 2.0, USB PD 3.0
- Bus Powered
Front Panel
- LCD screen: 3.5″ diagonal measure, 320 pixel x 240 pixel resolution
- DUT module, External Speaker (1W)
Rear Panel
- Power Supply: 100-240V 50/60Hz AC – adapter included
- Power Switch, Analysis PC USB Port, Analysis Ethernet Port DC Power: 12V, 35W
Input Power Requirements
- Input Power: 110V/220V
- Current Draw (max): 3A/1.5A
Operating Temperature
- 10ºC – 35ºC (50ºF – 95ºF)
- Advanced Cable Tester v2
- AC Power Supply and Line Cord
- 6 ft USB Standard-A to Micro-B Cable
- One Year Warranty
Choice of Connector Module Bundle (Each module is rated for 5,000 tests):
ACT v2 Connector Module Bundle: USB Type-C
- 1 USB Type-C to USB Type-C
- 1 USB Type-C to USB Standard-A
- 1 USB Type-C to USB Micro-B
- 1 USB Type-C to USB Standard-B
ACT v2 Connector Module Bundle: Video
- 2 HDMI Type-A to HDMI Type-A
- 2 DisplayPort to DisplayPort
Minimum Hardware Requirements
- Intel or AMD processor operating at 2 GHz or faster
- 1 GB physical RAM (32-bit) or 2 GB RAM (64-bit)
- 2 GB or more available hard disk space
- Full-speed USB port
- VGA capable of 1024-x768 or higher screen resolution
- Internet access is helpful
PC Requirements & Supported Operating Systems
- Windows: 7, 8, 8.1, 10
- Linux: Red Hat, SuSE, Ubuntu, Fedora
- Mac OS X: 10.7 – 10.14
- Web Browser with HTML5 compatibility (Firefox, Chrome (preferred), Edge, etc.)
- Android
Dimensions and Weight
Advanced Cable Tester v2
- 12 x 10.8 x 4 inches (30.5 x 27.3 x 10.2 cm). Includes 0.25″ (0.7 cm) for rubber feet
- With 1 Conn Module + Power Supply: 8.4 lbs (3.8 kg)
Power Supply
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- 4.5 x 2 x 1.25 inches (11.4 x 5.1 x 3.2 cm) (excluding line cord)
- 0.5 lbs (0.23 kg) (including line cord)
Quality
- CE
- RoHS
- One Year Warranty
- Manufacturing
- ISO 9001
- ISO 13485
- AS9100C
- ITAR