USB4: Higher Performance and Combined Data, Display, and Power
The most awaited news of the year is officially here! USB Promoter Group has officially announced USB4 specification, which is an extensive upgrade over USB 3.2 specification. The new specification guarantees double the speed of USB 3.2 Gen 2×2, and has built in Thunderbolt™ 3 compatibility. The official specification release is expected by mid-2019.
Aligning with the USB-IF’s announcement, Synopsys also announced Industry’s First USB4 Subsystem Verification Solution, VIP, and Test Suite for High-performance USB Architecture. The Synopsys press release mentioned, “USB4 represents a significant specification update that will require a robust certification program to ensure delivery of compliant and interoperable USB devices in the consumer market,” said USB-IF president and chief operating officer Jeff Ravencraft. “Synopsys VIP for USB4 strengthens the USB ecosystem and facilitates early adoption and rapid development of the high-performance next-generation USB architecture.”
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