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This article will explore methods to quickly identify common problems that engineers may experience when developing a USB application. By using a USB protocol analyzer to provide visibility into the USB traffic, engineers can reduce development time and simplify the troubleshooting and debugging process.

At Cornell University, in the Autonomous Underwater Vehicle program, the Beagle I2C/SPI Protocol Analyzer was used extensively to help the students design and debug a passive acoustic array.

The Space and Systems Development Laboratory (SSDL) at Stanford University created the KatySat program to encourage K-12 students to pursue careers in science and technology. SSDL partnered with Total Phase to provide tools necessary for the project.

The complexity of the USB protocol increases the difficulty in identifying problems. USB protocol analyzers provide visibility into the raw USB traffic, allowing developers to quickly and efficiently identify problems.