Tool/software:
WHAT IS THE TI PD ANALYZER?
The TI-PD-ANALYZER is a low-cost Power Delivery Analyzer and can be used to monitor and log USB type-C power delivery (PD) data by monitoring the configuration channels (CC1 & CC2) through a USB-C connection where users can debug, monitor, and identify defects through the PD communication between a source and a sink. Not only is the device capable of decoding all PD messages within a system per USB PD, it also allows the user to display and save the PD communication data recorded by the tool using the accompanying GUI (Graphical User Interface) in the TI-PD-ANALYZER.
WHO IS THE TOOL FOR?
This tool is for anyone with an interest in power delivery communication and debugging from a corporation level to the hobbyists; The TI-PD-ANALYZER is the tool for you, it’s a simple straight to the point PD Analyzer with an easy to use GUI.
MAIN FEATURES
Our main features of our TI-PD-Analyzer
Essentially how the TI-PD-ANALYZER functions is by analyzing the binary data within the system to ensure that all communications are responding properly. It will then display all the said communications that are being shared via the GUI, letting the user know exactly what is happening within a system in real time making the decoding process significantly easier. In addition, another useful feature of our tool is that you are able to see the live voltage and current (V_VBUS and V_IBUS). Specifically, the user can see how much of the voltage and current is going over through the cable and the CC lines making this tool efficient to ensure that the delivery is exactly what it claims to be. Furthermore, the TI-PD-ANALYZER has the capability to save PD logs, ensuring that you can reference and keep tabs on all your data. Another notable feature of the TI-PD-ANALYZER is the user-friendly GUI that is easy to install and use, making this device a plug and play kind of device.
Some additional Features include
- Supports up to 48 Volts.
- Supports Windows.
- Supports the latest PD Spec.
When would I need a PD Analyzer
The TI-PD-ANALYZER tool is mainly used for research and development. Finding out what, when and why something is wrong in USB-C technology. This is especially useful in the process of creating, analyzing and testing new USB-C technologies. The TI-PD-ANALYZER functions as a translator of PD messages, that are being transmitted as binary data, and reads the USB-C traffic getting a full reading to where everything is going and coming from. This makes the TI-PD-ANALYZER a very proficient tool as a debugger as well as an analyzer in USB-C technology.
How do I request access, install and use the TI-PD-ANALYZER?
For an in-depth explanation for Gaining access to the TI-PD-ANALYZER-GUI, the installation process as well as how to use the TI-PD-ANALYZER can be found in the EVM user guide that is linked Here. This page can also be found on the official TI-PD-ANALYZER page on TI.com, in the “Technical Documentation” section under the EVM user guide.
