Universal Cable and Port Identification Hardware Tool
P6/10April 25, 2026
WhatA handheld device that plugs into any USB/Thunderbolt cable or port and instantly displays its actual capabilities — speed, power delivery, protocol support — with a clear LCD readout.
SignalThe USB specification landscape has become so convoluted across generations, naming schemes, and connector types that even deeply technical professionals cannot determine what a cable or port actually supports just by looking at it.
Why NowUSB4 v2, Thunderbolt 5, and USB PD 3.1 (240W) have created the most complex compatibility matrix ever, while the shift to USB-C everywhere means cables that look identical have wildly different capabilities.
MarketIT departments, A/V professionals, electronics repair shops, and power users; ~$50-150 per unit, TAM ~$200M; existing cable testers like Plugable and PassMark only cover basic connectivity, not full protocol negotiation.
MoatDeep firmware engineering to negotiate and detect every protocol variant creates a significant technical barrier, plus building a comprehensive cable/port database becomes a compounding data asset.
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