System Requirements

Software: Linux

The following software components are required to install and run the USB-Mux host software:

  • A Linux system with kernel version 4.* or above.

  • The git command to download software components.

  • A Python 3 interpreter.

  • Support for the Python 3 Module venv.
    This is part of the python3 package on most distributions.
    On Debian, however, the package python3-venv is needed.

Optional requirements to gain best experience:

  • udev makes it possible to control the USB-Mux without root-privileges.

Software: Windows

The following software components are required to install and run the USB-Mux host software:

  • Windows 10 or Windows 11.

  • python3 with builtin pip. The latest installer from the python.org download page should do. Make sure to add the Python binaries to your path during installation.

  • Installation of the Windows driver package for the USB-Mux.

Hardware

USB-Mux to Host connection

Use an USB-A to USB-B Cable to connect the USB-Mux to a host computer. Every standard USB-A to -B Cable, with a maximum length of 1.8m, should do.

Important

Make sure the cable is not longer than 1.8 m. Using longer cables may result in problems with EMI.

USB-Mux to DUT connection

Use the USB cable supplied with the USB-Mux to connect it to the DUT.

Note

The DUT port uses a 78208-106HLF 2.54mm pin-header by Amphenol ICC that makes building and using custom cables straightforward. Keep in mind however, that using such a hand-crafted cable may cause issues with regards to EMI and signal integrity.

USB-Mux to Device connection

USB devices can either be connected directly to the "Device" port on the USB-Mux or via an USB cable, with a maximum length of 1.8m.