Due to its easy usability, convenient size and reasonable cost, USB is one of the most ubiquitous transmission interfaces in modern life. No matter at home or in office, people rely on USB to transmit data for TVs, notebooks, smart phones, tablets, desktops, printers or even In-Vehicle Infotainment (IVI) System in cars all the time.
Showing posts with label USB 3.0 testing. Show all posts
Showing posts with label USB 3.0 testing. Show all posts
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Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Is Thunderbolt A New Threat to USB 3.0?
Thunderbolt, formerly called ‘Lightpeak’, is Intel's new high-speed I/O technology through a single port that is first available on new Apple MacBook Pro notebooks lately. Fast data transfers are Intel's main claim, such as 10 gigabits per second transfers and dual-protocol support. The dual-channel design allows for two channels on the same connector at up to 10 gigabits per second that can support both PCI Express and DisplayPort technologies. Compared with existing technologies, Thunderbolt is regarded as a combination of HDMI and USB 3.0, the loading quantity is spectacularly huge through its co-invented PCI Express 4x, which can connect external devices directly to Macbook Pro.
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Top Leading Industry Standards (1): Windows, USB and Wi-Fi
Along with the fast-growing technology, technology standardization is not only promoting technology development but also providing a clear purchase direction to consumers.
According to today's market, Allion Test Labs has collected six top industry standards and specifications here below, which includes Microsoft Windows, USB, Wi-Fi, HDMI, DisplayPort and SATA. In the first article, we will introduce the first three industry standards.
Monday, December 13, 2010
Second USB 3.0 Host Controller Certified
Having two certified host controllers helps create a competitive marketplace that ultimately delivers the best and most cost-efficient product to consumers. The NEC µPD720200 was the first host controller to pass SuperSpeed USB certification in September 2009. We can only expect that this latest release is the first trickle in a wave of SuperSpeed USB 3.0 host controller options.
“Certification of additional products supports second source alternatives and competitive ecosystems; the second certified USB 3.0 host controller builds upon the industry momentum for SuperSpeed USB, providing OEMs a crucial building block as they work to bring their SuperSpeed USB products to consumers worldwide,” said Jeff Ravencraft, USB-IF president, in a recent release. “We are pleased with Fresco Logic’s contribution to the SuperSpeed USB ecosystem with its certified host controller. Certification ensures the best experience for consumers, and we encourage all companies developing SuperSpeed USB products to seek certification.”
Certification demonstrates that a product complies with industry standards and shows that it will be interoperable with other devices currently on the market. With these certified host controllers, designers can develop external hard drives, SSDs, flash drives and computers to take advantage of SuperSpeed USB technology, while still being fully backward compatible with USB 2.0 products currently available. For more information on USB certification testing, testing for other industry standards, or for questions on designing end-products using SuperSpeed USB host controllers, contact Allion today.
Friday, August 27, 2010
Falling Prices, Growing Demand for SuperSpeed USB
With all the benefits of SuperSpeed USB (USB 3.0) – including faster speeds, bidirectional data interface and lower power consumption – consumers are eager to adopt this cutting-edge technology. Until this point, one of the main hurdles slowing widespread adoption has been the price of chips. However, NEC, the first company to ship a SuperSpeed USB host controller, is looking to change that. The company reportedly plans to significantly reduce prices for its first- and second-generation USB 3.0 chips later this year.
NEC’s third-generation USB chip models are scheduled to start shipping in Q1 2010, priced at less than $2. Other companies, including ASMedia (an Asus subsidiary), Etron, VIA and Fresco Logic, have all introduced price cuts for SuperSpeed USB products as well, with ASMedia dipping as low as $1.70 per chip for bulk orders.
Market watchers are predicting that 20 million SuperSpeed USB chips will ship by the end of the year, followed by 40 million shipments in 2011. With these dramatic price drops and a growing number of USB 3.0 certified devices, it’s likely that consumers won’t have to wait much longer for widespread adoption.
Lower prices and an increasing number of shipments mean manufacturers have the tools they need to take advantage of the demand for lower-cost SuperSpeed USB products. But despite the falling price of chips, developers still need to be aware of the costs associated with test development and product design validation. By pairing with a certified product development and testing company such as Allion, offering end-to-end validation solutions, developers can improve time-to-market and reduce overall costs, a savings which can then be passed on to consumers eagerly awaiting new SuperSpeed USB devices.
Sunday, May 16, 2010
Allion Japan Implementing Tektronix Solution for HDMI 1.4a and USB 3.0
This week, Allion Japan announced with Tektronix, Inc. that they will implement Tektronix test and measurement solutions supporting HDMI 1.4a and SuperSpeed USB in their certification test services. As one of the first compliance test labs to conduct certification testing for HDMI 1.4a and USB 3.0 in one facility, this is an exciting development for Allion.
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