Ellisys USB Protocol Analyzers USB Analysis Solutions

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Universal Serial Bus Analysis Solutions

Fully Featured USB 2.0 Protocol Analyzer

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The USB Explorer 200 is a high end USB 2.0 protocol analyzer that helps

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producing better USB devices in less time. It monitors USB events and
records traffic exchanged on a USB cable, usually between a host and a
device. When capturing traffic, a real-time statistics window displays
advance information about the nature of transmitted transactions. The USB within Every
Explorer 200 exists in several distinctive editions tailored for the most
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demanding users.

ü Supports all three USB 2.0 ü No need for an external power

speeds (up to 480 Mbit/s) supply

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Why is a USB Protocol Analyzer such an invaluable ally?

WIRELESS USB EXPLORER A USB protocol analyzer is the single most important tool for improving the
quality and reliability of USB subsystems. It is an invaluable tool for
Next-Generation Certified Wireless USB Protocol Analyzer eliminating tricky errors and compatibility problems before they reach your
customers.
The Wireless USB Explorer 300 is a protocol analyzer capable of analyzing
both WiMedia’s ultra wideband and Certified Wireless USB protocols. A USB protocol analyzer enables engineers to actually see what the data on
Certified Wireless USB from the USB-IF, based on WiMedia's ultra the USB bus looks like. Connected between a computer and a peripheral, the
wideband, is the leading technology for freeing people from wires. The USB protocol analyzer records all data, electrical states and control
information transmitted on USB. It affects neither communication nor
Wireless USB Explorer 300 records traffic exchanged over the air between
devices and displays the resulting decoded information in a convenient way.
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Universal Serial Bus Analysis Solutions

Protocol analyzers are essential tools for developing wired or wireless devices. Panes can be set up as you choose. The amount
They enable developers to save on development costs and reduce time to Protocol levels are clearly defined on screen of data on display can be adjusted as you wish.
Presentation is optimized granting a fast grasp of
market by optimizing devices’ behavior. Transfers, transactions and packets are visualized
the transactions’ sequence. Detailed information messages
simultaneously. Useful information is available in a
Ellisys’ protocol analyzers display bus states and packets sent, decode clear and concise fashion on screen. Within a split Information messages guide developers through
second you have grasped precisely what is happening analysis activities or complex debugging procedures.
descriptors and detect errors or incompatibilities in devices or drivers.
on the bus. Eventual errors or warnings stand out clearly,
Straightforward to use, they are the ideal companion for anyone developing
providing detailed descriptions.
wired or wireless USB devices, hosts, embedded software or drivers.

Ellisys provides a wide range of protocol analyzer tailored for everyone needs
User-friendly and powerful protocol filters
and budget. See www.ellisys.com to find up to date product specifications and
Any protocol element can be filtered by
prices. High-level decoding of numeric values helps
straightforward common text criterions. Start of
developers in achieving intricate tasks
Frames, Nak transactions, Split transactions
and even bus states can be hidden or shown The analysis software decodes numerical values
Applications with just a mouse click. and translates them plainly to the developer. Bit
fields are outlined to illustrate their relevant
information contents.
n Captures traffic to assist n USB drivers and software
development of devices, hosts, stacks debugging
firmware and drivers
n Monitors communication
All relevant information on sight without
n USB enumeration verification reliability and efficiency
overloading the screen
Numerical values of each field are available
Since consecutive elements are merged in one
at a mouse click
line, there is no chance of missing vital informa-
Benefits Numerical values are concealed by default in order
tion, which would otherwise be drowned in a
throng of data. Every element detail remains to alleviate presentation but can be available in
n Saves on development and n Streamlines development and available at hand. different formats with a mouse click.
maintenance costs testing processes

n Prevents simple errors from n Simplifies the overall

becoming intricate problems integration of a USB solution

n Improves quality and reliability n Accelerates time to market Any sought after information within Flexible data presentation
of USB subsystems easy reach Every element’s data can be plainly spotted.
Search modes for text, data patterns, Multiple options enable one to obtain the
protocol elements or errors enable one to most suitable data display for a given task.
find specific elements with power and ease. Selected fields’ raw data is highlighted.