| Feature | Specification | | :--- | :--- | | | Female (Sink role) and Male (Source role) | | Supported PD Standard | USB PD 3.1 Rev 2.0 (up to 240W) | | Voltage Profiles | Fixed: 5V, 9V, 15V, 20V, 28V, 36V, 48V (038-specific) | | Current Max | 5A continuous (6A peak) | | Trigger Modes | Manual (button/rotary encoder) / Automatic (scripted) | | Data Passthrough | USB 2.0 only (no SuperSpeed) | | Display | 0.96" OLED (voltage, current, temperature) | | Thermal Sensor | Onboard NTC thermistor (critical for "Hot" mode) |
In the rapidly evolving world of high-performance power delivery (PD) testing and simulation, few tools have garnered as much attention—and as many questions—as the PD Runner 038 Hot . Whether you are an embedded systems engineer, a USB-C hardware tester, or a hobbyist deep in the trenches of Power Delivery 3.1, you have likely encountered this device. pd runner 038 hot
But what exactly is "PD Runner 038 Hot"? Why is the "Hot" variant critical for stress testing? And how can you leverage it without frying your equipment? | Feature | Specification | | :--- |