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Micronet SmarTab 8 – Hardware Guide
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USB Communication
USB TYPE-C
The standard cradle supports a USB Type-C port. It supports DFP (Downstream Facing Port) for device
connection as UFP (Upstream Facing Port) for connecting to a USB HUB, Desktop, ADB for debugging, and
device configuration. It also supports dual-role behavior according to the USB3. X standard for DRP (Dual
Role Port).
There are two ways to use the USB:
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Through the Micronet SmarTab 8 USB Type-C connector on the left panel.
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Through the standard cradle USB cable while the tablet is docked.
Automotive Input
The Micronet SmarTab 8 standard cradle provides one automotive digital input for ignition.
Ignition input line powers ON the Micronet SmarTab 8 from the shutdown and suspend
states. For proper power management implementation, the ignition input line should
connect to the vehicle's ignition switch, and power to the cradle should connect to the
vehicle's battery. See
Note:
OS Burn using Fastboot only works through the USB Type-C plug – not the cradle.
