USB compliance testing for interface and interconnect

USB interface and interconnect compliance testing

Verification, debugging and USB compliance testing

Universal Serial Bus (USB) was released in 1996 and since its inception has been a dominant standard in consumer electronics. USB is primarily used to connect peripherals and transfer data between devices. Since it is a bi-directional communication standard data can flow in either direction thus making USB versatile for many applications.

There are several USB versions, most popular are USB4, USB3.2 and still USB2.0. There is a requirement by the USB standard for backwards compatibility of devices, this means legacy tests are still crucial in the design and validation of future products.

Rohde & Schwarz (R&S) provides extensive high-speed USB testing solutions. For USB Interface testing R&S has solutions for USB 2.0 Transmitter (Tx) and Receiver (Rx) testing, USB3.2 Compliance test for Tx and Rx. For USB cable and connector compliance test R&S has solutions for USB4 and USB3.2.

A key element of USB compliance testing is utilizing the right tools; all R&S test solutions are USB-IF certified. Test with confidence with the R&S solutions, whether the test is for USB Type-A, USB Type-B, or USB Type-C compliance testing R&S has a proven solution.

USB interface testing solution

Rohde & Schwarz offers a USB-IF approved testing solution to address the challenges of USB Transmitter compliance testing. Our solution includes transmitter testing for USB 3.2 Compliance testing and USB2.0 Compliance testing.

Our solutions for transmitter testing:

• Certified USB interface testing
• The powerful R&S®RTP oscilloscope and USB Scope Suite for compliance verification automation software simplifying the complex challenges of testing
• USB debug and validation tools such as advanced eye and advanced jitter analysis, offer deeper insights into device performance when the need to debug arises.

USB interconnect testing solution

Rohde & Schwarz offers a comprehensive solution to address the challenges of USB cable compliance testing. Our offerings include cable testing for both USB4 and USB3.2. The testing is done with our powerful Vector Network Analyzers (VNAs) such as the R&S®ZNB3000 or our multi-port R&S®ZNBT .

Our solutions for cable testing:

• USB-IF approved cable test solutions enable compliance to the latest standards on USB4 data rates.
• Easy to read Method of Implementations (MOIs) give guidance in conducting the test
• Reduce test times with the R&S®ZNBT multiport or an OSP switch matrix by allowing measurements to be made without the need to disconnect and reconnect test cables on the test point adapter (TPA)