Analyzer / Exerciser Overview; Introduction - Ellisys USB Explorer 350 User Manual

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Analyzer / Exerciser Overview

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Introduction

The Ellisys USB Explorer™ 350 Analyzer/Exerciser is an advanced test and analysis system for various USB
technologies, including:
DisplayPort Support
The USB Explorer 350 also provides support for DisplayPort Alternate Mode operation.
DisplayPort commands over USB Power Delivery protocol. The Exerciser supports sending these commands and
responding to them. The Examiner™ compliance test suite provides various tests for DisplayPort Alternate Mode
operation.
Support for other Alternate Modes may be added – please check with Ellisys for details at support@ellisys.com.
Configurability
The USB Explorer 350 may be configured at purchase or feature-upgraded thereafter to add various protocol analysis
features, traffic generation, and compliance testing capabilities.
Software Applications Available
Three associated software applications determine the mode in which the USB Explorer 350 will operate. These
include the Analyzer application, the Exerciser application, and the Examiner compliance test suite application.
Download information for these software applications can be requested at www.ellisys.com/support/download.php.
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USB Power Delivery
USB Type-C Connectors and Electronically Marked Cables
SuperSpeed USB 3.1 (Gen1 and Gen2)
USB 2.0
Alternate Mode Support
The Analyzer decodes