CVT_GP_USB4

USB4 training course

This course aims to enable participants to design, verify or debug USB4 v2 IPs and links. Participants get a detailed understanding of the connection-oriented, tunneling architecture offered by USB4. The attendees will learn about USB4 hardware and software implementation. New features offered by USB4 gen4, such as PAM3, are fully covered.

Target audience

Architects, board designers, verification engineers, validation engineers, firmware developers

Prerequisites

Knowledge of USB3.2 is mandatory, see course CVT_GP_USB3.
Familiarity with USB Type-C Power Delivery, Display Port and PCI Express protocols is recommended, see courses respectively CVT_GP_USB_PD, CVT_MM_DP, CVT_GP_PCIE34.

Agenda

DAY1
  • Architectural overview
  • Electrical layer
  • Logical layer
DAY2
  • Transport layer
  • Configuration layer
  • Time synchronization
DAY3
  • Configuration spaces
  • USB3 tunneling
  • Display port tunneling
  • PCI Express tunneling
  • Host interface

Teaching methods

Lectures with supporting slides, use of projector.

Included with every course

On-site session, contents tailored to your needs
Training manuals in PDF format
Certificate of completion for every attendee
Trainers who follow the vendors' train-the-trainer programmes

Questions

Can the course be tailored to our project?

Yes. You choose the chapters, how deep each one goes and the boards used in the labs. We send you the programme to review before the session.

Do the attendees get a certificate?

Yes. Every attendee receives a certificate of completion of the course.

Where does the session take place?

Usually at your premises. The trainer brings the evaluation boards used in the labs.

How many attendees can join?

Small or large groups: tell us how many engineers will attend when you request the course.

What course material do the attendees receive?

The training manuals in PDF format.

Who are the trainers?

Engineers who follow the vendors' train-the-trainer programmes and work on these devices in their own projects.

How do we book a session?

Use "Request this course" with the number of attendees, the place and the device of your project. We reply with the programme and agree on the dates with you.