Test solutions from Tektronix for USB 3.1 Rx and MIPI M-PHY v3.1

Tektronix released USB 3.1 compliance test solutions to include new USB 3.1 receiver test solution supporting the 10 Gb/s data rate, a new USB Power Delivery test solution and a new USB Type-C cable test solution. Tektronix solutions also support debug and margin analysis. Tektronix explains "The new BSAUSB31 solution for Tektronix BERTScope bit error rate testers significantly simplifies receiver testing. No longer must the end user be an expert in USB. Processes for defining test parameters, putting the device into the proper test mode, measuring errors, showing results after each frequency is executed, and printing/storing the test results are all fully automated, saving time and improving accuracy. The solution provides all of the required signal impairments for USB 3.1, including SJ, RJ, SSC, and signal attenuation with a compliance channel." "The latest version of USB 3.1 is all about speed and better user experience – faster data rates and fast time to market," said Brian Reich, general manager, performance oscilloscopes, Tektronix. "With this latest release, Tektronix continues to demonstrate its market leadership in providing USB test solutions that enable our customers to confidently and quickly validate, characterize and troubleshoot designs and gain a competitive advantage." "With the help of advanced Tektronix instrumentation and software, ASMedia's contro...