Teledyne LeCroy Voyager M4x Protocol Analyzer for USB-4 and Thunderbolt 3 Systems

At Thunderbolt 3 Developer Conference and Plugfest,  Teledyne LeCroy, Inc., unit of Teledyne Technologies Inc., announced and demonstrated the first protocol analyzer platform for testing next-generation USB4 and Thunderbolt 3 systems.

The convergence of the underlying Thunderbolt and USB protocols in the USB 4 specification will increase compatibility among USB Type-C connector-based products, simplifying how people connect their devices. The company’s Voyager M4x protocol analyzer will enable companies to develop performance products with the USB4 standard, targeted for release in mid-2019.

“The USB Implementers Forum is pleased to see Teledyne LeCroy announce support for USB4 testing with their protocol analyzer platform,” said Jeff Ravencraft, president and COO, USB Implementers Forum, Inc. (USB-IF). “An important contributor to the USB ecosystem, Teledyne LeCroy’s participation and support for USB4 compliance will help our members bring products to market that deliver high performance and reliability.“

“Teledyne LeCroy’s protocol analyzers have been at the forefront of USB development since 1997, and we are excited to help early adopters of the USB4 standard bring higher-performance products to market,” said Joe Mendolia, VP, marketing, protocol solutions group, Teledyne LeCroy. “Today’s live demonstration of the Voyager M4x, which will begin shipment in April 2019, underscores the technical expertise and leadership Teledyne LeCroy offers to early adopters in the USB ecosystem.“

Voyager M4x protocol analyzer
The Voyager M4x protocol analyzer platform leverages the company’s T.A.P.4 probe technology and industry analysis software, allowing developers to verify interoperability and compliance for the rapidly expanding USB Type-C market. Designed to be backward compatible for testing legacy USB links, the Voyager M4x captures 100% of bus and protocol traffic for USB4 devices and systems. The T.A.P.4 probe technology locks on the signal-under-test without impacting critical link training and speed negotiation handshaking.