VLSI Training
USB2 USB3x Protocol Training
USB2 USB3x protocol Training
- 37 HoursCourse Duration
- 63 SessionsRecorded & Live
- 4.6/5Learner Rating
- 400+Enrolled Learners
Course Overview
USB2 / USB3.x Protocol Training – Course Overview
About the Course
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
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
Detailed Syllabus
3 modulesUSB2.0 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
Session-wise Content
63 sessions · 36h 40m- 1USB Training Agenda4m
- 2USB protocol overview13m
- 3Protocol basics28m
- 4USB protocol.16m
- 5USB2.0 protocol overview, detection, speed negotiation, packets1h 5m
- 6USB2.0 enumeration, Host-device communication1h 5m
- 7USB questions14m
- 8USB2.0 core architecture1h 15m
- 9USB HS Packets39m
- 10USB transfer types, BW management, USB2.0 shortcomings1h 35m
- 11HS USB transactions33m
- 12USB Split Transactions44m
- 13USB3.x introduction.29m
- 14Revision, question & answers28m
- 15USB3.x enhancements25m
- 16USB3.x topology14m
- 17USB naming conventions10m
- 18USB SS architecture23m
- 19USB layered model.2m
- 20USB layered model.17m
- 21Physical layer, Link layer and Protocol layer overview.28m
- 22USB topology components.14m
- 23USB data flow after device connection16m
- 24SS Data flow model.49m
- 25Enhanced superspeed packets32m
- 26Link control word.24m
- 27Questions, agenda13m
- 28USB SS packet types38m
- 29Link management packet45m
- 30Transaction packet.50m
- 31Data packets.19m
- 32Link layer packets.45m
- 33Revision , header packet flow control38m
- 34Burst transactions.26m
- 35Revision, burst transactions14m
- 36Superspeedplus transaction reordering26m
- 37TP and DP responses46m
- 38Bulkin, bulk out transactions, NumP38m
- 39Bulk streaming protocol.1h 6m
- 40Bulk in , out streaming protocol3h 15m
- 41Control transfers43m
- 42USB SS Interrupt transfers.35m
- 43Isochronous transfers.34m
- 44Timing parameters.12m
- 45Link Layer.51m
- 46Link commands.52m
- 47Header packet flow control, error recovery.26m
- 48Header sequence number advertisement.26m
- 49General rules for LCRD_x and LGOOD_n usage33m
- 50Transmitter timers19m
- 51Link power management and flow34m
- 52Link error rules and recovery.26m
- 53Error recovery22m
- 54Error recovery.2m
- 55Reset types17m
- 56LTSSM1h 8m
- 57Physical Layer.37m
- 58Gen2 Encoding14m
- 59Special symbols significance in LTSSM1h 8m
- 60Device framework.22m
- 61USB4 protocol summary1h 23m
- 62USB3 Gen X Tunneling9m
- 63USB3 Gen T Tunneling6m
Your Instructor
S
Sreenivas Reddy
Founder, VLSIGuru
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Frequently Asked Questions
- 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