Cambrionix invention slashes device testing time from hours to minutes
The solution is a next-generation hub designed to power software testing, device refurbishment and mobile device management in education, enterprise and retail.
The company recently won the Sir Michael Marshall Engineering Excellence accolade in the Business Weekly Awards and was in the running for Business of the Year. It is based at St John's Innovation Park.
The novel solution is designed to address the frustrations of mobile device testing and refurbishment, the company says.
The intelligent multi-port USB hub features a technology first – it is built in one-click DFU mode and full remote management to transform high-volume mobile device processing and test workflows.
Currently software and device testing or refurbishing of hundreds of mobile devices can take hours of repetitive work, due to the need for manual set up and the impact of test failures triggered by power or USB endpoint limitation issues.
Cambrionix says the ThunderSync5-C16 PD slashes test time by automating zero-touch test configurations and speeding data throughput by 7x, to give IT teams, software testers, educators and refurbishers a return on investment within hours and valuable hours back each day.
The ThunderSync5-C16 PD is a breakthrough in USB hub technology, powered by Thunderbolt 5 technology. The hub guarantees a minimum of 1.25 Gbps and up to 5 Gbps per port, maximising performance for high-speed device processing and testing applications.
The company says that key performance advantages include:
● 7x faster data speeds than alternative USB hubs
● 8x faster charging capabilities compared to alternative USB hubs
● 25 per cent faster data transfer than Cambrionix's ThunderSync3 range
● 96 devices processed simultaneously through daisy-chain configuration
The ThunderSync5-C16 PD hub incorporates intelligent functionality designed for enterprise-grade device management through Cambrionix Connect Premium license. This encompasses:
● One-click multi-device DFU mode for Apple silicon Macs and iOS devices with USB-C ports
● Flexible Power Delivery Management - Choose the maximum power output per port (60W, 45W, 30W, 27W, 15W, 4.5W)
● Schedule port and target charge mode - Turn ports on/off at specific times, set % charge levels on devices
● Remote hub management through Cambrionix Connect software
● Custom device processing workflows via programmable ports
● API and CLI integration through Cambrionix Toolkit
● Multi-mounting options including desktop, surface, rack, and DIN configurations
The millions of smart phones, tablets and laptops traded in or recycled every week need to be charged, erased, updated, configured and tested. Device processing speed is key to maximising profitability. Targeted controlled charging essential for minimising environmental impact. Automation, deep software integration and reliability are now key requirements.
Cambrionix says the new solution will especially benefit educational institutions deploying device fleets; healthcare organisations managing hundreds of medical devices; and retail, transport, and government sectors requiring volume device provisioning.
As part of the launch, all Cambrionix hubs are all now available as part of a solution and any existing customers can get six months of Connect Premium for free as of now.
Cambrionix CEO, Andy Jones said: “The ThunderSync5-C16PD is hands-down the most innovative solution we’ve ever produced. We’ve put together a comprehensive system combining the world’s fastest Thunderbolt 5-enabled data transfer speeds, intelligent Power Delivery and breakthroughs like ‘one-touch DFU’.
“We know that our customers love both the intelligence and reliability of Cambrionix’s tech – so the ThunderSync5-16PD ships with three years of Connect Premium software and three years extended warranty as standard.
“Our Thunderbolt products are deployed in the world's most demanding mobile device test environments. For our customers, increasing throughput is business critical, and the ThunderSync5-16PD is a lightning-fast, ultra-reliable, hyper-intelligent game-changer. The ROI is measured in hours vs years.”
Cambrionix clients include Apple Education, CTDI, EA Games, Google, Heathrow Airport, NHS, Porsche, Singapore Health Authority, SpaceX and Uber.
