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-these are the hardware design files for the USB bug detector.
-
-purpose
-=======
-
-the purpose of the USB bug detector is to identify USB cables (or devices) with integrated circuits.
+the USB bug detector identifies USB type-A cables (or devices) with integrated circuits.
 
 usage
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