The Total Phase Advanced Cable Tester v2 (ACT v2) provides comprehensive electrical screening of USB, HDMI and DisplayPort cables for production or lab QA. It verifies wiring (opens/shorts), measures DC resistance on power/ground and data lines, and performs signal-integrity checks with eye diagrams up to 12.8 Gbps per channel. Results are presented instantly on the unit and via a web interface, with local storage for over one million test records.
Interchangeable connector modules support a wide range of cables. Choose USB Type-C, USB Standard-A/B/Micro-B, HDMI Type-A and DisplayPort by installing the relevant modules or bundles. For USB-C, the ACT v2 also validates E-Marker data and PD-related fields, helping you catch mis-declared cable capabilities before they cause field issues.
If you plan to screen different cable families, consider adding the ACT v2 module bundles: USB-C Bundle and Video (HDMI/DP) Bundle. For protocol-level debug of devices uncovered by cable tests, see Beagle USB 480 Power Protocol Analyser and Promira Serial Platform.
- manufacturer: Total Phase, Inc - key_feature_3: Instant Pass/Fail With Detail - key_feature_3_tooltip: {"type":"root","children":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Get immediate results on the built-in display and drill into failure analysis via the web UI, including wiring maps, resistance figures and eye-diagram views to accelerate triage on the line or at the bench."}]}]} - key_feature_4: High-Speed SI Eye Diagrams - key_feature_4_tooltip: {"type":"root","children":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Verify signal integrity with eye diagrams up to 12.8 Gbps per channel. Quickly identify channels failing eye-mask margins without wiring elaborate bench setups or using scope/TDR time."}]}]} - key_feature_5: Milliohm-Level DCR Checks - key_feature_5_tooltip: {"type":"root","children":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Measure DC resistance for power/ground with milliohm precision and for data pins with ohm-level resolution to uncover copper gauge or crimp issues that cause voltage drop and intermittent faults."}]}]} - key_feature_6: USB-C E-Marker Validation - key_feature_6_tooltip: {"type":"root","children":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Read and check E-Marker fields and PD-relevant parameters so cable declarations match real capabilities, reducing risk of over-current, throttling or unexpected role behaviour in the field."}]}]} - key_feature_7: Production-Ready Workflow - key_feature_7_tooltip: {"type":"root","children":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Auto-start on insertion, audible alarms, Ethernet/USB connectivity and headless mode integrate into end-of-line fixtures for rapid, repeatable testing with minimal operator training."}]}]} - key_feature_8_tooltip: {"type":"root","children":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Store over one million test results locally and export data or printable PDFs to support traceability, yield analysis and supplier quality conversations without extra database setup."}]}]} - key_feature_8: Massive Test Record Storage - why_people_choose_3_title: Prove supplier quality - why_people_choose_2_title: Scale production QA simply - why_people_choose_1_title: De-risk high-speed launches - why_people_choose_1: Eye-diagram and DCR screening catches marginal cables early, reducing post-bring-up firefighting across USB/HDMI/DP projects. - why_people_choose_3: Per-cable records with wiring maps and measurements support audits, RMA decisions and continuous improvement with vendors. - why_people_choose_2: Auto-start testing, pass/fail alarms and web reports slot into EOL fixtures without complex scripting or expensive lab instruments. - 1568601: What failures does the ACT v2 detect?***SIMP***Opens/shorts, mis-routing, DC resistance issues on power/ground/data, and signal-integrity margin problems via eye diagrams up to 12.8 Gbps per channel. - 1568602: Does it validate USB-C E-Markers and PD fields?***SIMP***Yes. It reads and checks E-Marker data so declared cable capabilities align with actual construction. - 1568603: Is this a replacement for formal compliance testing?***SIMP***No. It’s a manufacturing/lab screening tool. Standards bodies (USB-IF, HDMI, VESA) still require design compliance on sample lots; ACT v2 ensures production quality is consistent. - 1568606: How fast is a typical test?***SIMP***Continuity/DCR tests are near-instant; signal-integrity sampling is milliseconds per channel with PRBS patterns, enabling rapid end-of-line throughput. - 1568608: Which cables are supported out of the box?***SIMP***Choose a starter bundle:USB-C BundleVideo Bundle - 1568610: Can I export results for traceability?***SIMP***Yes. Export CSV/PDF and keep over 1,000,000 local records for audits and yield tracking. - 1568611: How does it help with IR-drop issues?***SIMP***Milliohm-level DCR measurements on VBUS/GND identify excessive resistance that leads to voltage droop under load. - 1568612: How do I add support for new cable types?***SIMP***Install the matching connector modules. See theAccessories Catalogue: .