SuperSpeed USB Software and Hardware Tools
USB30CV Tool
The USB30CV tool Ver. 0.9.15.0 (February 1, 2012) is available here. Download USB30CV.msi for 32-bit Windows or USB30CV_x64.msi for 64-bit Windows. In order to use USB30CV, User Account Control (UAC) must be turned off. After turning off UAC, the system must be rebooted. If you are running on 64-bit Windows, you must install the 64-bit CV. If you have any questions, please contact ssusbcompliance@usb.org. If you have installed a previous version of the USB 3.0 Command Verifier, you must uninstall it before installing the new version.
USB 3.0 Command Verifier (USB30CV) is the official tool for USB 3.0 (SuperSpeed USB) Hub and Device Framework testing. All USB 3.0 peripherals are required to pass the Device Framework tests in order to gain certification. The USB30CV tool includes the xHCI Compliance Drivers for use with the USB30CV. The tool also includes an xHCI Prototype Driver for host interoperability support. For more information, view the PDK Technical Guide.
Note: USB30CV 0.9.15 is the official version of the USB 3.0 Command Verifier for the 80th USB Compliance Workshop. If necessary, we will release bug-fixes (numbered 0.9.15.x). However, no new functionality will be added prior to the workshop.
KGD and KGH Used For Certification Testing
The USB-IF Compliance program uses specific USB 3.0 devices and USB 3.0 (uncertified) hubs during certification testing. Email ssusbcompliance@usb.org to get a list of these Known Good Devices and Known Good Hubs. Any questions regarding KGDs or KGHs should be directed to ssusbcompliance@usb.org.
Sigtest Tool
The Sigtest tool Ver. 3.1.34 (October 2010) is available here. Download sigtest_3_1_34_USB.msi for 32-bit Windows. Sigtest is the official tool for SuperSpeed USB transmitter voltage and jitter electrical compliance testing and for calibrating SuperSpeed receiver test solutions. Sigtest is designed to be used with the SuperSpeed electrical test fixture available in the USB-IF eStore.
USBHSET version 1.1.1.0 for xHCI
This tool kit contains the Window-based HSET utility used to initiate test modes. Detailed test procedures for high-speed host, hub and device electrical testing, tailored to common test equipment, can be downloaded here . This software provided courtesy of Intel Corporation.
In order to use USBHSET, User Account Control (UAC) must be turned off. After turning off UAC, the system must be rebooted. If you are running on 64-bit Windows, you must install the 64-bit USBHSET, and you must disable Driver Signature Verification via the F8 boot menu. If you have any questions, please contact ssusbcompliance@usb.org.
USB 3.0 xHCI-based PDK Support
To assist in SuperSpeed USB product development, the USB 3.0 xHCI-based Peripheral Development Kit (PDK) is now available in the USB-IF eStore.
Renesas (NEC) Host Driver
The version of the Renesas driver used by the PIL is 2.0.34.0. This driver may only be used with a USB-IF PDK that has firmware version 3028.
Renesas (NEC) Host Firmware used for Interoperability Testing
The version of the Renesas firmware used by the PIL is 3028. The USB-IF provides this firmware upgrade for Rev 3 Renesas PDK hosts only. These PDKs will have a board serial number of 130 or greater.
Please email admin@usb.org to obtain the firmware update for the PDK.
LPM PDK (Fresco Logic)
The PIL is using the new FL1100 for certification testing, effective January 13, 2012. The Fresco driver version for certification is 3.4.131.48. Included with this driver are registry modifications that affect U1/U2 operation. Run Enable_Fresco_PM.reg and reboot your computer before testing with the Fresco driver to duplicate PIL usage.
Please email admin@usb.org to obtain the driver update for the Fresco PDK.
User Documentation
USB Compliance Devices for Hub and Host Testing Only
The following compliance devices are used in conjunction with compliance software to demonstrate USB hub or host compliance. These devices are not designed for use with the windows stack, and are only to be used with host and hub specific tests. Please address host or hub testing questions to ssusbcompliance@usb.org.
Low Speed Compliance Device
Firmware requirements are handled through USB30CV software. This is a bus-powered device.
Full Speed Compliance Device
Firmware requirements are handled through USB30CV software. This is a bus-powered device.
High Speed Compliance Device
The High Speed Compliance Device is a PCI device that must be installed in a separate computer. For best operation, install it in an older model computer running Windows XP and only absolutely necessary software - for example, disable the networking, etc. Install the net2280.sys driver on this hardware, which is included with USB30CV. Then connect it using a USB cable to the hub under test, and it will behave as a HS Compliance Device.
The High Speed Compliance Device is available through Meca Technology. It is called the NET2280EVB, and can be ordered by contacting Vicki@mecatechnology.com.
SuperSpeed Compliance Device
The Super Speed Compliance Device is a self-powered device that requires the Compliance firmware below be loaded onto it. During firmware update, connect a SATA drive to the hardware and follow instructions included with the firmware. After the firmware is loaded, the SS Compliance Device does not need to have a hard disk attached. To re-load original MSD firmware, attach the SATA drive again and install desired firmware.
The SS Compliance Device hardware can be purchased from Lucidport.com or from Amazon.com here. Contact LucidPort Technology to purchase the Compliance Device hardware (www.lucidport.com). Download firmware here (Updated 8/31/2010 and install on the LucidPort hardware to have it operate as a compliance device. This firmware is only compatible with the Lucidport Rev2 board.
SuperSpeed Cable Test Fixtures
Fixtures for testing SuperSpeed cable assemblies and USB 3.0 connectors are available for purchase through Allion and Bitifeye.
Allion Japanese: http://www.allion.co.jp/test_tool_usb_Hosiden.html
Allion English: http://www.allion.com/test_tool_usb_Hosiden.html
Bitifeye: http://www.bitifeye.com/cms/front_content.php?idcat=135
The test fixture Method of Implementation are available from Agilent and Tektronix:
Agilent: http://www.agilent.com/find/ena-tdr_usb3
Tektronix: USB 3.0 Standard Tektronix MOI for Cable Tests
Please see the “USB 3 Cable & Connector Compliance Document” for details regarding electrical test Group B-4
USB 3.0 Current Measurement Adapters
The USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 Specifications limit the amount of current that a peripheral may draw from a downstream port. Current consumed by a USB peripheral can be measured using a standard ammeter and a USB 3.0 Current Measurement Adapter available from Elite Electronics. When attached to a powered downstream port via this adapter, a peripheral’s current can be measured in the un-configured, configured, operating and various suspend states. This adapter works with USB 3.0 peripherals and USB 2.0 peripherals. For purchase information, please contact Stephen Kaplan with Elite Electronics, Inc. by email at steve@elitelex.com.
