USB2 USB3x Protocol Training
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USB2 USB3x protocol Training
- Course Duration: 37 Hours
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USB2 / USB3.x Protocol Training – Course Overview
USB2 / USB3.x Protocol Training is a structured e-learning program designed to provide in-depth understanding of Universal Serial Bus (USB) protocol architecture with focus on USB 2.0 and USB 3.x (USB 3.0 / USB 3.1 / USB 3.2) standards. The course enables learners to understand how high-speed serial communication is implemented in modern systems using layered protocol architecture.
The training covers detailed concepts of USB topology, host and device architecture, enumeration process, descriptors, endpoints, and data transfer mechanisms. Learners gain strong understanding of different USB transfer types including control, bulk, interrupt, and isochronous transfers. The course explains how backward compatibility is achieved between USB2 and USB3.x and how SuperSpeed communication improves bandwidth and efficiency.
This program provides in-depth exposure to protocol layers such as the Link Layer, Protocol Layer, and Physical Layer used in USB3.x communication. Participants learn about packet formats, flow control, power management, and error handling mechanisms. The course also introduces PHY concepts, signal encoding, and high-speed data transmission fundamentals used in USB interfaces.
In addition, the course provides a conceptual overview of USB controller design and functional verification methodology for USB-based systems. Learners understand how USB protocol behavior is verified at system level, although this course does not involve testbench development or protocol coding. This training is suitable for VLSI design engineers, verification engineers, and freshers preparing for roles in high-speed interface design and protocol verification involving USB technologies.
Course Objectives
The primary objectives of this course are to:
• Build strong understanding of USB 2.0 and USB 3.x protocol architecture
• Gain detailed knowledge of USB topology, host-device communication, and enumeration
• Understand USB transfer types and data flow mechanisms
• Learn USB packet formats and transaction structures
• Understand layered protocol concepts in USB communication
• Gain exposure to USB PHY concepts and high-speed signaling fundamentals
• Learn power management and error handling mechanisms in USB
• Understand USB backward compatibility and SuperSpeed enhancements
• Develop conceptual understanding of USB controller design and verification approach
• Prepare learners for USB protocol interview questions and industry roles
Unit Number Topic Duration (Mins) 1 USB Training Agenda 4 2 USB protocol overview 13 3 Protocol basics 28 4 USB protocol. 16 5 USB2.0 protocol overview, detection, speed negotiation, packets 65 6 USB2.0 enumeration, Host-device communication 65 7 USB questions 14 8 USB2.0 core architecture 75 9 USB HS Packets 39 10 USB transfer types, BW management, USB2.0 shortcomings 95 11 HS USB transactions 33 12 USB Split Transactions 44 13 USB3.x introduction. 29 14 Revision, question & answers 28 15 USB3.x enhancements 25 16 USB3.x topology 14 17 USB naming conventions 10 18 USB SS architecture 23 19 USB layered model. 2 20 USB layered model. 17 21 Physical layer, Link layer and Protocol layer overview. 28 22 USB topology components. 14 23 USB data flow after device connection 16 24 SS Data flow model. 49 25 Enhanced superspeed packets 32 26 Link control word. 24 27 Questions, agenda 13 28 USB SS packet types 38 29 Link management packet 45 30 Transaction packet. 50 31 Data packets. 19 32 Link layer packets. 45 33 Revision , header packet flow control 38 34 Burst transactions. 26 35 Revision, burst transactions 14 36 Superspeedplus transaction reordering 26 37 TP and DP responses 46 38 Bulkin, bulk out transactions, NumP 38 39 Bulk streaming protocol. 66 40 Bulk in , out streaming protocol 195 41 Control transfers 43 42 USB SS Interrupt transfers. 35 43 Isochronous transfers. 34 44 Timing parameters. 12 45 Link Layer. 51 46 Link commands. 52 47 Header packet flow control, error recovery. 26 48 Header sequence number advertisement. 26 49 General rules for LCRD_x and LGOOD_n usage 33 50 Transmitter timers 19 51 Link power management and flow 34 52 Link error rules and recovery. 26 53 Error recovery 22 54 Error recovery. 2 55 Reset types 17 56 LTSSM 68 57 Physical Layer. 37 58 Gen2 Encoding 14 59 Special symbols significance in LTSSM 68 60 Device framework. 22 61 USB4 protocol summary 83 62 USB3 Gen X Tunneling 9 63 USB3 Gen T Tunneling 6
Curriculum
USB2 USB3x protocol Training
USB2.0 Protocol Overview
- LS, FS, HS
USB Topology & Components
- USB topology
- USB components
USB Host Controllers
- EHCI
- UHCI
- OHCI
USB2.0 Features
- USB reset
- Device detection
- Speed negotiation
- Enumeration
- Device descriptors
Line States
- USB line states
Data Transfers
- USB data transfers
USB Core Operation
- USB core working
USB Frame
- USB packets
- Token, Data, Handshake, Special
- New packets in high speed
USB Transfer Types
- Control transfers
- Interrupt transfers
- Isochronous transfers
- Bulk transfers
Split Transactions
- Split transaction mechanism
USB3.2 System Description
- USB3.2 system overview
Enhanced SuperSpeed Bus Architecture
- Enhanced SuperSpeed bus architecture
Enhanced SuperSpeed Data Flow Model
- Pipes
- Enhanced SuperSpeed protocol overview
- Data bursting
- IN, OUT transfers
- Control, Bulk and Isochronous transfers
- Device notifications
Protocol Layer
- Enhanced SuperSpeed transactions
- Packet types
- Link management packet
- Transaction packet
- Data packet
- Isochronous Timestamp packet
- Addressing Triple
- Route String field
Link Layer
- Byte ordering
- Link management and flow control
- Link error rules and recovery
- PowerOn Reset and Inband Reset
- Link Training and Status State Machine
Physical Layer
- Symbol encoding
- Link initialization and training
- Clock and jitter
- Signaling
- Transmitter specifications
- Receiver specifications
- Low frequency periodic signaling
- Receiver detection
USB3.2 Device Framework
- USB3.2 device framework
Power Management
- Power management
Device Framework
- USB device requests
- Standard device requests
USB Protocol Analyzer Overview
- USB protocol analyzer basics
- Basic overview of UASP, SCSI protocols
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- Learn at Your Pace - VLSIGuru eLearning courses are self-paced, so you can proceed when you're ready
Course Instructor
- Sreenivas Reddy — Founder, VLSIGuru
Course Highlights
- 1-1 mentor support
- Mentor guidance support for assignments
- Multiple mock interviews
- Dedicated live support sessions over weekends
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FAQ
- Course presentations for all topics
- Session notes
- Lab documents with detailed steps
- User guides
- Exposure to standard bus protocols
- Exposure to Testbench component coding using SystemVerilog
- Each session of course is recorded, missed session videos will be shared
- Option to view the rideosecorded v of course for the sessions missed
- You will have option to repeat the course any time in next 1 year
- Yes, Course fee also includes support for doubt clarification sessions even after course completion
- You have option to mail you queries
- Option to meet in person to clarify doubts