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USB Interoperability Testing for RealSense™ Cameras


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Contents

  1. Introduction
    1.1 Purpose and Scope of This Document
    1.2 Terminology
    1.3 Equipment List
  2. Topologies and Tests
    2.1 Basic Topology
    2.2 Tests Performed
    2.3 Conclusion

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Revision NumberDescriptionRevision Date
001Initial ReleaseMarch 2021

1. Introduction

1.1 Purpose and Scope of This Document

This document captures the testing equipment and topology that is used when testing the RealSense™ Cameras for USB interoperability. The equipment, topology, and testing are done in accordance with the specification outlined here:
https://www.usb.org/document-library/xhci-interoperability-test-procedures-peripherals-hubs-and-hosts.

1.2 Terminology

Table 1-1: Terminology

AcronymTermDescription
xHCIExtensible Host Controller InterfaceUSB 3.1 host controller specification
SSPSuperSpeedPlusUSB 3.1 Gen 2 (10Gbps)
SSSuperSpeedUSB 3.1 Gen 1 (5Gbps)
HSHighSpeedUSB 2 (480Mbps)
HS MTTHighSpeed Hub w/MTTHighSpeed Hub with multiple translation translator
HS STTHighSpeed Hub w/STTHighSpeed Hub with single translation translator
FSFullSpeedUSB 1.1 (12Mbps)
DUTDevice Under Test 
U0/U1/U2/U3USB 3 Power StatesU0 – Active current
U1 – Standby with fast exit
U2 – Standby with slower exit
U3 – Suspend current
LPMLink Power ManagementLink – A USB connection between two USB ports
LPM Transaction – USB transaction to transaction a link to a specific link power state
L0/L1 – USB 2 Link power states
Driver VerifierDriver Verifier ToolMicrosoft Windows tool for catching device driver bugs

 

1.3 Equipment List

Table 1-2: Equipment List

DeviceDescription
SSP HostDell XPS 8930 Desktop
USB Gen2 PCI Express CardPCI Express Card with ASM3142 Chipset (ASMedia Technology Inc)
SSP Hub USB3.1 (Self-Powered)Realtek RTS5423 (FW Version 103)
SS Hub USB3.0 Gen1 (Self-Powered)Via VL811+ B2 step (FW Version 0982)
HS-MTT Hub (Self-Powered)Belkin F5U237
HS-STT Hub (Self-Powered)EVB-USB2422
FS Hub (Self-Powered)Belkin Economy USB 1.1 7-Port Hub F5U027
SSP Cable 1MCables included with Realtek RTS5423
SSP Low Power DriveVia VL716 Evaluation Board (USB-C 3.1 Gen2) (FW Version 95.c0.41.b0)
SS/SSP Video CameraLogitech Brio
SS Display AdapterDisplayLink: DisplayLink DL-P002 Development Board
HS DriveVerbatim Store ’n’ Go USB2.0 64GB
FS Drive 
KeyboardMicrosoft Natural Keyboard Pro
HS/FS CameraMicrosoft LifeCam HD-3000
MouseMicrosoft Classic Intellimouse
RealSense™ CamerasRealSense™ Depth Camera D415
RealSense™ Depth Camera D435
RealSense™ Depth Camera D435i
RealSense™ Depth Camera D455
RealSense™ LiDAR Camera L515

 

2. Topologies and Tests

2.1 Basic Topology

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Figure 2-1. Basic Topology

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Figure 2-2. Basic Topology Change 1

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Figure 2-3. Basic Topology Change 2

2.2 Tests Performed

Table 2-1: Tests Performed

Test ChapterDescription
Chapter 2: USB Peripheral Interoperability Test StepsSection 2.1: Peripheral Interoperability Tests
Section 2.2: Peripheral Current Measurement
Section 2.3: Peripheral U1/U2 Test Steps
Section 2.4: Peripheral L1 (USB2 compliance) Test Steps
Chapter 7: All Devices – Interoperability Test StepsRepeats at:
– All Devices Tests
– All Devices Tests (After topology change 1)
– All Devices Tests (After topology change 2)
– Root Port Testing

 

2.3 Conclusion

The RealSense™ Cameras outlined in this document have gone through the extensive tests outlined in the interoperability test procedures and performed by in-house validation teams, which can be found at usb.org. With the equipment list provided here, the peripheral cameras have passed all tests.


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