GRL Platform Solutions

USB Type-C® Power Delivery Tester and Analyzer – EPR

Part No.: GRL-USB-PD-C2-EPR

Integrated USB Power Delivery Compliance Tester

As Power Delivery charging rates increase and connectivity becomes more complex, the technology is also becoming more expensive and time-consuming to test and validate.

GRL-USB-PD-C2-EPR (C2-EPR) automates the process, providing USB Power Delivery compliance testing at up to 240W at the push of a button. A comprehensive API portfolio enables users to run sample scripts or program them in C# and Python. And the Power Suite Pro Application takes users beyond traditional compliance.

Key Features

• Power Delivery 3.2 at up to 240W
  • The C2-EPR supports the latest USB Power Delivery 3.2 Specification as both a Source and Sink for complete testing and validation. The unit is also fully backwards compatible with the legacy 100W Power Delivery Specification. Read more on the standardization of USB type-C port.
• Source and Sink Emulation with Power Suite Pro, API’s and Sample scripts
  • The solution easily emulates a Source or a Sink in two ports using the Power Suite Pro application. An extensive selection of API’s and sample scripts is provided free-of-charge, and users can write their own scripts in C# and Python.
• Get Capability Feature
  • A unique Get Capability Feature helps users to quickly and easily understand the capabilities of any power delivery product. It makes creating and confirming the Vendor Info File (VIF) as simple as possible.
• Fully Automated Compliance mode
  • Easy and intuitive software helps navigate the software very easily and the compliance tests can be executed with just a few clicks.
• Alt Mode and Quick Charge™ Tests
  • Supports DisplayPort ™ and Thunderbolt 3 Alternate Modes. Includes Vconn and Vbus simultaneous loading. Integrates Qualcomm® Quick Charge™ 5 and Legacy.
• Supports IEC 62368-1/IEC 61784-3 functional safety testing
  • Fully automated functional safety testing to comply with IEC 62368-1/IEC 61784-3 black box testing. Validate Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE), Cable and Powered Device (PD) which supports above 100W of power on digital ports.
• Ease of Use
  • With its highly intuitive user interface running the automated compliance tests on the C2-EPR takes only a few clicks. No additional hardware such as power supplies, electronic loads or oscilloscopes is required.

Options & Accessories

• GRL-USB-PD-C2-EPR - C2-EPR Tester with USB PD compliance testing software and API support
• GRL-USB-PD-C2-QC4F - QC4 and QC4 Interoperability compliance testing software
• GRL-USB-PD-C2-TBT - Thunderbolt Power Test, including hardware fixtures (GRL-USB-PD-FCB) and software licence
• GRL-USB-PD-C2-FC - GRL USB Type-C® Functional Compliance Test, including hardware fixture (GRL-USB-PD-FCB) and software license

USB-C® EU (IEC 62680-1-2) Conformance Tester

Part Number: V-DPWR-EPR

The V-DPWR-EPR is a USB Power Delivery (PD) Source, Sink, DRP and Cable DUT tester that supports 240W of power. It supports the latest USB PD 3.2 specification with AVS and is backwards compatible with USB PD 2.0 specification. Supports the EU conformity testing (IEC 62680-1-2) and USB PD functionality verification testing.

Supports USB data loopback testing by emulating the tester as a USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps) device.

Key Features

• USB PD Source, Sink and DRP Tester in a desk friendly form factor
• Supports USB PD 2.0 & PD 3.2 PPS, AVS, negotiation with USB 2.0 & USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5Gbs) data loopback test in device mode
• Supports USB-PD Functionality Verification Test Cases (Free of charge) and IEC 62368-1 Functional Safety Testing (Option)
• The only customized solution for IEC 62680-1-2 for the EU Conformity testing
• Capable of supporting up to 240W continuous and 7.5W VCONN Power as Source, and Sink
• Voltage sense line available to compensate/reduce impact of IR drop
• Open API allows hardware control from customer’s existing software
• GRL Platform Solutions production and validation software to support production floor testing
• Supports USB Type-C® and Type-A ports for power testing
• Targeted for design debug, high volume production and reliability testing of USB Type-C® DRP Designs including PD hosts, hub modules, docks, monitors, chargers and power banks

Options & Accessories

• V-DPWR-EPR - Tester and USB PD Studio Software
• V-DPWR-IEC - IEC 62680-1-2 and IEC 62368-1 Conformance Testing
• V-DPWR-Safety - IEC 62368-1 Conformance Testing

USB Type-C® Power Delivery Performance Analyzer

Part Number: GRL-USB-PD-A1-EPR

The only USB analyzer you need to optimize USB Power Delivery performance for USB connectors and charging technologies over USB Type-C.

GRL-A1-EPR Analyzer Overview

As USB Power Delivery charging rates grow in volume and complexity, analyzing and testing also becomes more time-consuming and labor intensive.

Enter the GRL-A1-EPR Analyzer. Designed to simplify analytics, GRL-A1-EPR has the capacity to analyze and monitor USB Power Delivery negotiations of up to 240W, as well as all other charging technology over USB Type-C.

Our versatile USB Power Delivery analyzer allows for easy monitoring of signal states and identification of protocol negotiation, giving users a fuller picture of power delivery protocols between sources and sinks. Experts can also look at detailed breakdowns of USB Power Delivery protocol communication to monitor, validate, and debug USB Type-C device charging through metrics such as VBUS voltage and current, CC/VCONN voltage and current, and Rd in real time.

Key USB power delivery analysis features

• Supports 240W power delivery specification
  • On top of supporting power, protocol communication, and performance analysis for the latest USB power delivery specification of up to 240W, GRL-A1-EPR is also backwards compatible with the legacy 100W power delivery specification.
• Real time signal and protocol monitoring
  • Convenient monitor USB power delivery protocol and power trace of voltage and current for VBUS, CC, VCONN, and Rd terminations.
• Easy trace filtering and offline viewing
  • Comprehensive packet filtering options for easy packet identification via long trace. Trace file can be saved and viewed off-line on the analyzer’s internal software.
• Overcurrent checks and protections
  • GRL-A1-EPR checks for 20% more current than the upper limit of the USB power delivery specification.
  • The USB analyzer supports a max current of 6A, allowing for accurate validation of high powered products while monitoring overcurrent for power providers.
• Alt-Mode analysis support
  • DisplayPort and Thunderbolt Alternate Mode (Alt-Mode) entry and exit can be easily checked alongside the power negotiation.
• Wide range of charging analysis support
  • Supports charging analysis of different specifications for Qualcomm Quick Charge, Huawei Super Charge, Samsung Adaptive Fast Charge, Mediatek Pump Express™, OnePlus Dash Charge, and more.
  • Can be used with all USB PD devices including cable and adapter E-Markers, chargers, mobile phones, PC’s, monitors, and more.
• Intuitive interface
  • With a highly intuitive interface, users can conduct tests and capture the trace with just a few clicks. Advanced users can take advantage of more complex parameters to capture and analyze the trace in greater detail.

Options & Accessories

• GRL-USB-PD-A1-EPR: USB Type-C® Power Delivery Performance Analyzer (HW+SW)

USB Power Delivery & Data Loopback Volume Tester

Part Number: GRL-V-UP-2SC

• Single setup solution for USB Power Delivery 3.1 negotiation and USB 3.2 Gen 1/USB 2.0 data loopback testing
• Test up to 2 ports concurrently at 100W per port power loading and 7.5W per port for VCONN power
• AC and battery power for portability
• Fast, easy to use and cost-effective

Description

GRL-V-UP-2SC is a comprehensive tester for USB Type-C® and USB Power Delivery hosts, hub modules, docks, monitors, and chargers. Fast, easy to use and cost-effective, V-UP is an ideal solution for testing in reliability and environmental chambers as well as high volume production.

Our versatile USB Power Delivery analyzer allows for easy monitoring of signal states and identification of protocol negotiation, giving users a fuller picture of power delivery protocols between sources and sinks. Experts can also look at detailed breakdowns of USB Power Delivery protocol communication to monitor, validate, and debug USB Type-C device charging through metrics such as VBUS voltage and current, CC/VCONN voltage and current, and Rd in real time.

Testing takes less than a few seconds with a single setup. Front panel LEDs indicate data enumeration, making it easy to operate and understand test status with minimal user training. Detailed test results can be easily recalled for analysis.

V-UP’s user-friendly software allows open API access, giving test engineers the flexibility to use their own software such as C#, NI TestStand, and Python.

Key USB power delivery analysis features

• Cost effective, easy to use, scalable for high volume production testing
• USB PD 2.0 & USB PD 3.1 PPS negotiation testing
• USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5Gbps) & USB 2.0 data loopback testing
• Up to 200W of continuous loading and 7.5W VCONN load per port
• Concurrently tests USB PD, VBUS/VCONN (7.5W Max) power and data in one setup
• Driver-less USB data testing and low level PHY/protocol error monitoring
• Real-time automatic data throughput level monitoring
• Battery Charging 1.2 (source only) detection and testing
• User-friendly software GUI and front panel LED indicators
• Supports USB Type-C and Type-A*
• VBUS voltage sense line available to compensate for IR drop
• Open API for flexible hardware control from various software environments

Options & Accessories

• GRL-V-UP-2SC - Power Delivery & Data Loopback Volume Tester