Optic fiber USB 3.0 range extender

Having problems ? let us know the details here
Post Reply
max_p
User
User
Posts: 2
Joined: Wed Jun 14, 2023 5:15 am

Optic fiber USB 3.0 range extender

Post by max_p »

We would like to extend the USB connection to our PicoScop with a fiber optic range extender. The extender only supports USB 3.0, which is also supported by the PicoScop. However, we do not get a connection via this interface.
Is there a solution to get the whole thing working?
Top
bennog
Advanced User
Advanced User
Posts: 208
Joined: Mon Nov 26, 2012 9:16 am
Location: Netherlands

Re: Optic fiber USB 3.0 range extender

Post by bennog »

If I remember correctly the initialization is done via the USB2 protocol.
And after initialization it switches to USB3.
But probably someone from picoscope can answer this better for you.

Benno
Top
Martyn
Site Admin
Site Admin
Posts: 4501
Joined: Fri Jun 10, 2011 8:15 am
Location: St. Neots

Re: Optic fiber USB 3.0 range extender

Post by Martyn »

That is exactly what happens so you need an extender that fully supports backwards compatibilty with USB2
Martyn
Technical Support Manager
Top
max_p
User
User
Posts: 2
Joined: Wed Jun 14, 2023 5:15 am

Re: Optic fiber USB 3.0 range extender

Post by max_p »

Which USB extension is suggested for the Picoscope, or is there any experience with one that works? It can also be a solution without fiber.
Top
Martyn
Site Admin
Site Admin
Posts: 4501
Joined: Fri Jun 10, 2011 8:15 am
Location: St. Neots

Re: Optic fiber USB 3.0 range extender

Post by Martyn »

I would look at devices from Icron, we have tested a few and they work well.
Martyn
Technical Support Manager
Top
Post Reply

Return to “Getting Started”