Synopsys earned the first ever certification of a USB 3.1 Host IP Solution. Most likely this is the first and only in the universe. First again…after first with certified: USB 3.1 Device IP Solution USB 3.0 Host IP Solution USB 3.0 Device IP Solution USB 2.0 Host IP Solution USB 2.0 Device IP Solution And […]
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Siri lied to me More on that later Fabulous USB 3.1 PHY Margins https://youtu.be/ljgURfJwh4g Today, we talk about our superb USB 3.1 PHY. It’s superb for a number of reasons. Reasons you will be bored with. So lets focus on the one that matters: Margin. Keysight, a maker of fine PHY analyzers, said to […]
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There has been lots of chatter on dongles now that Apple taken the leap of faith and removed all ports on the new MacBook Pros except one, the USB Type-C (USB-C) port. Now while in my opinion this is a bold move in the right direction it does lead to a transition phase where […]
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Posted in 10G USB, Apple, DisplayPort, FPGA-Based Prototyping, HAPS, IP Accelerated, IP Prototyping Kits, MacBook Pro, Type C, USB 3.1, USB Certification, USB-C, USB-IF | Comments Off on How long will we be living USB Type-C dongle hell? Not Long I think
We have been seeing a lot of interest in all things USB Type-C from basic USB 2.0 Type-C support all the way to the higher end USB Type-C Alt Mode with DisplayPort. Actually, the latter is getting the most focus as it’s far more complex than traditional standalone USB operation and it’s a highly desirable […]
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Posted in Synopsys Marketing, Synopsys USB Demonstration, Type C, Uncategorized, USB, USB 3.1, USB Power, USB Power Delivery, USB Power, Mobile Phones, Tablets, USB-C | Comments Off on Simplest, Smartest and Lowest Cost USB Type-C
Last week I blogged about how USB Type-C would replace the 3.5mm audio jack in the future. I asked the readers to comment on what they thought about this. Below is one of the comments I didn’t approve At first it seemed as this was a normal spam comment but then I thought it might […]
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Posted in 10G USB, IoT, iPad, Type C, USB 2.0, USB 3.0, USB 3.1, USB Certification, USB Power Delivery, USB Power, Mobile Phones, Tablets, USB-C | Comments Off on Part 2: USB Type-C to replace the 3.5mm head phone jack
During IDF 2016 there was a lot of buzz around USB Type-C. Two of the hot topics were USB Type-C for audio and the announcement by the USB-IF to offer certification for Type-C chargers. Also, Synopsys demonstrated our USB-IF Certified 3.1 Gen 2 (10 Gb/s) host and device solution. Below is a picture of a […]
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Posted in Thunderbolt, Type C, USB 3.1, USB Authentication, USB Certification, USB Demonstration, USB Power Delivery | Comments Off on USB Type-C to replace the 3.5mm head phone jack & introducing USB-IF certified USB-C chargers
Hi USB Fans (and PCIe fans) We will be at IDF here in San Francisco Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday next week. If you are there, stop by and see the latest in USB 3.1 and PCIe demonstrations I love IDF. I enjoy the keynotes. I love seeing new applications and learning about what the ecosystem […]
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For over a decade, the Intel Developer Forum (IDF) has been Intel’s premier conference, helping to shape the direction of tomorrow’s technology. IDF brings together people from every part of the technology world to experience visionary keynotes, technology and industry insights, and technical sessions (including lectures, interactive panels, hands-on labs and Q&As). In addition, the […]
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Posted in 10G USB, Everyday USB, HAPS, Synopsys USB Demonstration, Type C, USB 3.1 | Comments Off on See Demos on USB Type-C & USB 3.1 at Intel Developer Forum 2016
This week VESA announced the availability of the Early Certification Program for USB Type-C Devices Using DisplayPort Alt Mode. http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/vesa-develops-early-certification-program-for-usb-type-c-devices-using-displayport-alt-mode-300281243.html The Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA®) is officially launching its early certification test program for products incorporating the new USB Type-C connector and the DisplayPort Alternate Mode (“Alt Mode”) standard. The Synopsys DesignWare IP supports […]
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Posted in 10G USB, DAC, DisplayPort, IoT, Type C, USB, USB 2.0, USB 3.0, USB 3.0, USB 3.1, USB Humor, USB-C | Comments Off on VESA DisplayPort USB Type-C certification now available – Hot off the press
The new DesignWare Technical Bulletin has just been published This quarterly newsletter provides the latest information on DesignWare® IP including in-depth technical articles, whitepapers, videos, webinars and more. You can read the full newsletter online. Below are the USB focused articles which I highly recommend. Featured USB Article Challenges of USB 3.1 IP CertificationUnderstand the […]
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Posted in DisplayLink, Success Stories, Type C, USB 2.0, USB 3.0, USB 3.1, USB Certification | Comments Off on Achieving USB 3.1 Certification, Successful Type-C Implementation, DisplayLink Videos and more
Eric started working on USB in 1995, starting with the world’s first BIOS that supported USB Keyboards and Mice while at Award Software. After a departure into embedded systems software for real-time operating systems, he returned to USB IP cores and software at inSilicon, one of the leading suppliers of USB IP. In 2002, inSilicon was acquired by Synopsys and he’s been here since. He also served as Chairman of the USB On-The-Go Working Group for the USB Implementers Forum from 2004-2006. 
Michael (Mick) Posner joined Synopsys in 1994 and is currently Director of Product Marketing for Synopsys' DesignWare USB Solutions. Previously, he was the Director of Product Marketing for Physical (FPGA-based) Prototyping and has held various product marketing, technical marketing manager and application consultant positions at Synopsys. He holds a Bachelor Degree in Electronic and Computer Engineering from the University of Brighton, England.