USB and USB-C® Electrical Test Solutions
USB and USB Type-C® Electrical Test Leadership – From PHY to Protocol
Teledyne LeCroy provides the best electrical and protocol solutions for USB-C Testing, including USB4®, Thunderbolt™, USB 3.2, USB 2.0, DisplayPort™ 2.1, and USB Power Delivery, all over the USB Type-C Connector.
- The best oscilloscope for USB-C testing
- Validation and compliance in a fraction of the time
- Unmatched USB-C link testing with cross-layer analysis
USB4 Compliance and Thunderbolt Test in a Fraction of the Time
USB4 Version 2.0 Tx/Rx compliance (Gen2/Gen3/Gen4) in a fraction of the time
- Tx/Rx physical layer compliance testing in one unified test interface
- Run all Tx tests on the oscilloscope (without external processing hardware) or post-process offline using QPHY2-PC
- Anritsu MP1900A Rx Calibration and BER testing on the oscilloscope or on a remote PC
- Debug compliance failures with SDAX-USB4-TBT Serial Data Expert Analysis
USB 3.2, USB 3.1, and USB 3.0
USB 3.2 compliance testing to “Gold Suite” levels
- Fast and easy USB 3.2 Tx/Rx physical layer compliance testing
- LFPS/LBPM, SCD testing using a variety of LFPS generators
- High-speed Rx testing using the Anritsu MP1900A BERT
- Debug USB 3.2 compliance failures with SDAX-USB32 Serial Data Expert Analysis
DisplayPort over USB-C
VESA approved PHY CTS compliance for DisplayPort 2.1/1.4 Sources and Sinks
WaveMaster 8000HD Oscilloscope
WaveMaster 8000HD supports all generations of USB and DisplayPort Tx/Rx testing, at all required bandwidths:
- 25 GHz for USB4, Thunderbolt and DisplayPort UHBR
- 16 GHz for USB 3.2 (Gen2) and DisplayPort HBR3
- 13 GHz for USB 3.2 (Gen1) and DisplayPort RBR/HBR/HBR2
- All models support USB 2.0
Use the WavePulser 40iX for Rx Channel calibration and characterization
QualiPHY Validation and Compliance Test Software
QualiPHY software options QPHY2-USB4-TX-RX, QPHY-USB3.2-TXRX, QPHY-USB, and QPHY-DP2-Source/Sink fully automate all aspects of USB-C PHY compliance testing.
- Transmitter (Source) Testing
- Receiver (Sink) Testing
- Sideband (USB4-SB and DP-AUX) Compliance
- Report generation
Teledyne LeCroy provides full application support for all integrated electrical test solutions.
Anritsu SQA-R MP1900A
The Anritsu SQA-R MP1900A is a high-speed BERT solution in one box. It combines:
- Jitter and noise generation for all Sink and Rx calibration and BER testing
- High quality waveform PPG with integrated 10-tap emphasis
- LTSSM loopback and Error detector with variable CTLE for USB 3.2 Rx testing
With time and temperature jitter drift of less than +/- 2% (2 days, +/- 5 deg), the MP1900A has the highest signal quality for the most repeatable results.
Validate and debug Thunderbolt and USB Type-C active link operation.
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TF-USB-C-HS Test Coupon Fixtures enable observation of both electrical and protocol behavior without disturbing the link
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USB-C Sideband signals (USB-PD, USB4-SB, and DP-AUX, USB VBUS (Voltage and Current) are accessible using passive or active probes
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High-bandwidth oscilloscope probing points for USB data lanes
Quickly resolve interoperability issues by capturing the entire protocol stack
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Trigger protocol analyzer and oscilloscope captures on the same high-level event
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Easily measure timing relationships between protocol and electrical domains
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Faster root-cause analysis means fewer costly finger-pointing exercises
Analyze link training with integrated physical and protocol views
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Observe electrical-level results of protocol-level commands
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Combined navigation means always knowing which protocol and electrical behaviors happen at the same time
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No single instrument can deliver this level of cross-layer insight into link training
Unmatched USB-C Link Testing: PHY-logic and Sideband Debug
Link training and sideband negotiation failures account for many compliance and interoperability failures found on USB Type-C connected devices. These failures can be quickly identified as either physical or link layer issues by using Teledyne LeCroy's Physical Layer Logical Sub-Block and Sideband debug solutions.
Probe all Signals at the USB Type-C Connector
Select USB Standard in SDA Expert
Simply select the USB serial standard from a pre-defined list and gain instant test expertise for measuring and characterizing USB signals. Available with USB technology options for SDA Expert.
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Easily configurable test point setup
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Comprehensive Eye, Jitter, and other USB-C PHY measurements
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Simple, powerful equalization analysis
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Configure USB Test Point
Test Point Configuration lets you perform transmitter testing at any test point in the link. The dynamic test point diagram changes based on your selection, in order to reduce setup errors.
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Test at the ‘PHY Si’ test point by using a measured S-parameter file to de-embed back to the transmitter pins
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Select TP2 and connector type to test at the device connector
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Select TP4_EQ to embed the standard’s cable model and apply equalization
Use the WavePulser 40iX to create S-parameter files for embedding, de-embedding, and channel emulation for serial data analysis.
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Select USB Measurements
USB-C technology specific measurements defined in the USB4, Thunderbolt, USB 3.2, and DisplayPort CTS (compliance test specifications) are accessible at a touch of a button in SDA Expert software.
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USB Transmitter Equalization (TxEq, TX-FFE) measurements
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USB Eye Testing - Eye Height, Eye Width, Eye Mask Testing
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Amplitude – ACCM (AC Common mode), Pk-Pk Voltage, SNDR
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Jitter – RJ (Random Jitter), DJ (Deterministic Jitter), TJ (Total Jitter), UJ (Uncorrelated Jitter), UDJ (Uncorrelated Deterministic Jitter), OEJ (Odd-Even Jitter)
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SSC (Spread Spectrum Clock) – SSC Frequency Variation, SSC Rate, SSC Range
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USB-C High-speed
Oscilloscope Features
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| Required 25 GHz Bandwidth |
| Required 80GS/s Sample Rate |
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| High-speed Inputs (50 Ohm) |
| Sideband Inputs (1M Ohm) |
| Sideband Triggers |
| High-speed Data Bus Decoders |
| Protocol Analysis on Oscilloscope Data |
| Sideband Triggers and Decoders |
| Sideband PHY Measurements |
| Sideband MSO Trigger & Decode |
| Built in USB-C technology options |
| PHY Tx (Source) Compliance Software |
PHY Rx (Sink) Compliance Software
USB4 and Thunderbolt
USB 3.2
DisplayPort 2.1/1.4 |
| PHY-Logic Layer Test Fixture |
| Cross-layer Analysis |
Front Panel SuperSpeed USB Ports |
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USB 2.0 Electrical PHY Test Suite
The USB 2.0 standard consists of Low Speed (LS – 1.5Mb/s), Full Speed (FS – 12Mb/s), and High Speed (HS – 480Mb/s). Teledyne LeCroy Oscilloscope used with QPHY-USB software, active probes, and protocol layer tools provides a complete test solution for USB 2.0 electrical compliance testing and debug.
USB 2.0 Compliance
QPHY-USB test software implements a full set of USB-IF approved electrical tests for USB 2.0, including High-, Full-, and Low-speed tests
- Support for host, device, and hub testing
- Simple and easy-to-use automated testing
- Available TF-USB-B test fixture
Watch Video: USB 2.0 Compliance
Recommended Oscilloscopes
Recommended models for USB 2.0:
- WaveMaster 8000HD oscilloscopes for USB-C for all USB-C testing (USB4, USB 3.2, and USB 2.0, Thunderbolt, DisplayPort)
- WavePro HD oscilloscopes for USB 2.0 compliance and USB-C sideband testing
USB Type-C Power Delivery
Only Teledyne LeCroy supplies the full range of solutions for USB Power Delivery
- Oscilloscope-based TDMP for USB‑PD and USB Type‑C 'Alt Mode' debug
- Comprehensive USB Type‑C & PD Compliance Test platforms
- Low-cost solutions for USB 2.0, PD, and 'Alt Mode' protocol analysis
Oscilloscope TDMP for USB-PD and DP-AUX Debug
- Access CC1/CC2, VBUS, and ILoad using TF‑USB‑C‑SB debug coupon
- Trigger – Trigger on PD preamble, ordered set, messages, and errors
- Decode - Decode SPR and EPR PD messages
- Measure/Graph – electrical voltage, current, and timing measurements
- Physical Layer – BMC Eye mask testing & measurements
100% Coverage for USB‑PD and USB Type‑C Compliance
- USB‑IF Approved for PD & Type‑C Compliance Testing
- The only USB-IF approved solutions for USB 3.2 Gen2 and USB4 Link Layer Compliance testing
- Integrated Data and PD Exercisers for device and host traffic generation
Portable Affordable Power Delivery analyzers
- Analyze and debug PD / Type-C messages & state changes
- Industry's most comprehensive USB device class decoding
- Power Tracker™ graphical display of VBUS power and current
USB-C High-speed
Oscilloscope Features
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| Bandwidth |
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| Max Sample Rate |
| Max Record Length |
| Sideband Triggers |
Data Bus Decoder
USB 3.2 (Gen1)
USB 2.0 |
| Sideband MSO Trigger & Decode |
| USB 2.0 Compliance Software |
| Sideband PHY-Logic Capabilities |
| PHY-Logic Test Coupon |
Protocol Analysis on Oscilloscope Data
USB 2.0 and USB 3.2 (Gen1) |
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| USB CrossSync PHY
Interoperability issues can lead to finger-pointing exercises that cost money and time-to-market. Teledyne LeCroy CrossSync PHY software merges the functions of your Teledyne LeCroy protocol analyzer and oscilloscope - giving insight into link behavior that no other instrument can provide.
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Datasheet
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| TF-USB-C Test Coupon Fixtures
PHY logic layer and sideband negotiation issues account for many compliance and interoperability failures in USB Type-C connected devices. These failures can be quickly debugged using unmatched PHY-logic layer and sideband debug solutions on a wide range of oscilloscopes
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Datasheet
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| Data Sheet – USB-C (USB 2.0, USB-PD, DP-AUX, USB4-SB) TDMP
Teledyne LeCroy’s Trigger (T), Decode (D), Measure/Graph (M or G) and Eye Diagram and Physical Layer (E or P) options are the best in the industry and nearly universally available across the entire Teledyne LeCroy oscilloscope product line
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Datasheet
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| Data Sheet – USB4 Solutions
The complete range of electrical and combined electrical+protocol test validation, compliance, and debug for USB4.
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Datasheet
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| Data Sheet – USB4 Decode, Measure, Eye (DME)
USB4bus DME (Decode, Measure/Graph, and Eye Diagram) software
provides eye diagram measurements recovering the clock on decoded
symbols. Evaluate high-speed signal quality during link training as the transmitter sends SLOS (Symbol Lock Ordered Sets) to the receiver during link training.
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| Data Sheet – USB 3.2 PHY Test Solution
Since becoming the first USB-IF "Gold Suite" in 2011, Teledyne LeCroy continues to be the trusted leader in all the latest USB Type-C technologies including USB 3.2. Teledyne Lecroy goes beyond compliance to provide the deepest signal integrity and cross layer (protocol/electrical) toolbox for system level debug available.
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Datasheet
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| Data Sheet – USB 3.2 Decode
The USB 3.2 decode option for Teledyne LeCroy oscilloscopes provides link layer decode information annotated on the USB 3.2 physical layer waveforms. This provides the ability to view protocol traffic on the oscilloscope and verify that the link is alive and transmitting properly.
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Datasheet
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| Data Sheet – USB 2.0 Compliance Testing
The USB package provides a complete acquisition and analysis system for USB 2.0 devices, hosts, and hubs, as specified in the USB-IF USB 2.0 Electrical Test Specification.
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Datasheet
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| Data Sheet – ProtoSync
The USB 3.2 decode option for Teledyne LeCroy oscilloscopes provides link layer decode information annotated on the USB 3.2 physical layer waveforms. This provides the ability to view protocol traffic on the oscilloscope and verify that the link is alive and transmitting properly.
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Datasheet
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| Configuring the SSCTrack operator for Spread Spectrum Clock Demodulation of Serial Data
This application note outlines how to configure the SSCTrack math operator settings to perform spread spectrum clock demodulation of serial data waveforms.
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Application Note
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| Your USB4 and DisplayPort Designs Will Fail Unless You Understand Link Training
Complex USB4 and DisplayPort 2.1 protocol, electrical and signal integrity issues can manifest themselves in difficult-to-solve link problems, requiring new approaches to testing and debug to ensure high quality and reliable products. Download the White Paper to learn more.
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USB Type-C® Technologies PHY Testing Webinar Series
Join Teledyne LeCroy for our webinar series on USB Type-C technologies with a focus on the physical layer, from an introduction to the various technologies in the Type-C ecosystem to USB 3.2, USB4™, Thunderbolt™, DisplayPort™, USB4 Type-C sideband (USB Power Delivery, DisplayPort AUX, USB4 SB) testing.
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Part 1 - Part 1 Introduction to USB Type-C® Technologies Physical Layer Testing
The USB Type-C connector is quickly becoming the PC industry’s standard for converged high-speed data, display (video) and power delivery. In this session we will provide an overview of all the electrical signals sent over the USB Type-C connector and how to test them.
Part 2 – USB 3.2 Physical Layer Compliance Test Overview
In this session we focus on the USB 3.2 specification given its ubiquitous use for USB peripherals. We will cover new test requirements for the USB 3.2 CTS and the tools for testing it.
Part 3 – USB4® Version 1.0 and Thunderbolt Physical Layer Compliance Testing
In this session we will provide an update of the latest tools available for USB4 electrical validation and compliance testing and requirements to adhere to the USB-IF’s test program.
Part 4 – How to Debug USB4™ and USB 3.2 PHY-logic and Sideband Links
In this session we will focus on compliance and interoperability (C&I) of USB Type-C connected hosts, hubs, adapters, and peripherals, with practical approaches to debugging electrical system issues that may occur when connecting USB-C devices together and meeting all USB-IF and Thunderbolt Specifications
Part 5 - How to Perform DisplayPort™ 2 Physical Layer Compliance Testing and Debug
In this session we review the latest PHY test requirements DisplayPort 2. Source and Sink test updates and new VESA compliance program requirements.
Part 6 – USB4® Version 2.0 Tx/Rx Physical Layer Compliance Testing
Join Teledyne LeCroy as we provide an update on USB4® Version 2.0 electrical validation and compliance testing, the latest tools available, and challenges you might encounter in meeting the timelines of the USB-IF test program.
QPHY2-USB4-TX-RX Overview
USB-C Test Coupon Fixtures
USB Type-C Sideband Testing
USB4 Transmitter Compliance
USB4 S-parameter Measurements
USB 3.2 PHY and PHY-Logic Testing
USB 3.2 Transmitter Compliance
USB 3.2 Receiver Compliance
USB Power Delivery Measurements
DisplayPort Alt Mode Debug
USB Type-C®, and USB-C®, USB4® are trademarks of the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) and are intended for use with products based on and compliant with USB Type-C cable and connector specification. DisplayPort™ is a trademark of Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA). Thunderbolt™ is a trademark of Intel Corporation.