UCD-424 • USB-C DP Alt Mode 8K Generator & Analyzer

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Description

Please note that Unigraf has announced the End of Life for UCD-424. For the official announcement and more info, click here. For USB-C DP Alt Mode testing, Unigraf offers UCD-500. UCD-500 is a DP 2.1 CTS Test Tool supporting both DP and USB-C connectors.

 

UCD-424 is an 8K Reference Sink, Source, and Branch for verifying DisplayPort™ Alt Mode over USB-C up to 8K@30 Hz (8K@60 Hz with DSC) and 4K@120 Hz video modes with HBR3 max bit rate capability. It features USB-C v1.3 input and output with Power Delivery 3.0. The unit also supports MST (4 streams), Forward Error Correction (FEC), Display Stream Compression (DSC), and Link-Training Tunable PHY Repeater (LTTPR). UCD-424 also supports DP 1.4a Link Layer, DSC, and HDCP 2.3 compliance testing.

Reliable Compliance Testing Tool

DisplayPort 1.4a Link Layer Compliance Testing

Just like any other DisplayPort device, devices with USB-C DisplayPort Alternate Mode capability need to be tested for DisplayPort compliance. UCD-424 supports DP 1.4a Link Layer CTS including DSC testing on Sinks, Sources and Branches. DSC Certification from VESA on the Link Layer CTS tests for UCD-424 is pending. DSC Encoder and Decoder is a separate license required for DSC CTS in DP 1.4a Link Layer CTS.

HDCP 2.3 Compliance Testing

VESA requires HDCP testing as part of the DisplayPort testing requirement for certification. If a DisplayPort receiver or transmitter supports HDCP (as reported in the product CDF) it shall be tested as part of the certification requirements for obtaining the DisplayPort Logo. (Source: VESA)

UCD-424 supports HDCP 2.3 compliance testing on USB-C DP Alt Mode Transmitters, Receivers and Repeaters. The official approval of HDCP 2.3 CTS testing for UCD-424 from DCP is pending.

E-learning center: HDCP 2.3 CTS Testing

DP 1.4a CTS Status

From the table below you find the latest updates on DisplayPort 1.4a CTS tests for UCD-400.

DateUpdate
18.3.2022Adaptive Sync CTS tests now available for UCD-400
21.12.2021DisplayID-EDID CTS tests now available for UCD-400

DisplayPort 1.4a CTS status for testing Source DUT.

For detailed information of the Source test sets, click here.

SectionTest IDs in DP1.4a LL CTSUnigraf Test SetUnigraf Implementation StatusVESA Status
Link Layer4.2.1.1 - 4.4.1.3, 4.4.2 - 4.5.1.2MT6637: DP 1.4a Link Layer CTS for Source DUTComplete
DSC4.6.1.1 - 4.6.1.9MT6642: DP 1.4 DSC CTS for testing Source DUTComplete
DisplayID-EDID4.7.1.1 - 4.7.4.1MT6646: DisplayID / EDID CTS for testing Source DUTComplete
4.7.5.1Complete
Adaptive Sync4.8.1.1 - 4.8.2.2MT6648: AdaptiveSync CTS for testing Source DUTComplete

DisplayPort 1.4a CTS status for testing Sink DUT.

For detailed information of the Sink test sets, click here.

SectionTest IDs in DP1.4a LL CTSUnigraf Test SetUnigraf Implementation StatusVESA Status
Link Layer5.2.1.1 - 5.4.1.4, 5.4.2 - 5.5.1.7MT6635: DP 1.4a Link Layer CTS for Sink DUTComplete
DSC5.6.1.1 - 5.6.2.14MT6643: DP 1.4 DSC CTS for testing Sink DUTComplete
DisplayID-EDID5.7.1.1 - 5.7.4.3, 5.7.4.5, 5.7.5.1 - 5.7.12.3MT6647: DisplayID / EDID CTS for testing Sink DUTComplete
Adaptive Sync5.8.1.1 - 5.8.1.3MT6649: AdaptiveSync CTS for testing Sink DUTComplete

Unique Features

DisplayPort Entry From Any Role

UCD-424 can enter to DP Alt Mode with any DP Alt Mode partner. Enter DP Alt Mode from any state and controls to swap roles is possible.

UCD Console GUI:

The UCD Console GUI is the dedicated software that enables users to access the test features of the UCD-424 and is supported for Windows, macOS, and Linux. The software provides the user with a flexible way of navigating between the interface based roles of the device and functionalities of each role. The UCD Console features a preview window for the received video and audio, while also monitoring the controls of the link parameters and built-in pattern generator in UCD-424. Users can also have access to an EDID editor and control of the HDCP function.

E-learning center: UDC Console GUI

LTTPR (Link Training Tunable PHY Repeaters):

LTTPR is a feature that helps maintain signal integrity between DisplayPort Source and Sink by letting each repeater optimize the signal path with link training. UCD-424 is able to act as a DisplayPort source controlling the LTTPRs in the downstream signal path. LTTPR Test is a software addition for the UCD-424. Click here to find out more about LTTPR.

Video: How to Use UCD-424 with UCD Console

Watch this tutorial on how to use UCD-424 with UCD Console:

Video: How to Test USB-C Devices and Verify DP Alt Mode

Video: How to Source DSC Content with UCD Console

Watch this tutorial on how to source DSC content with UCD Console:

Default Tests in UCD-424

UCD-424 device is delivered with UCD Console and TSI (Test System Interface) SDK (System Development Kit) for Type-C Sinks and Sources. Please, refer to the table below to see the default tests provided with UCD Console and TSI SDK.

Note: HDCP 2.3 Support is also delivered with the UCD-424 device.

For Type-C DP Sink

CategoryFeature
USB-C ModesUSB Data Role status
USB Data Role control
USB-C Power Role status
USB-C Power Role control
Event Logger
Power Delivery protocol monitoring
USB-C Vbus / CC / Vconn voltage & current monitoring
DP Alt ModeUSB-C DP Alt Mode status
USB-C DP Alt Mode control
DP AUX Analyzer
EDID read and write
DCPD read and write
Event Log
DP Alt Mode Reference SinkDP Link Status Information
DP Alt Mode capture, preview and saving
Link and CRC tests for Source DUT
DP Alt Mode Reference SourceDP Link Status Information
Video Pattern Generator with fixed patterns and timings
Audio generator
Monitor SDP
Testing HDCP HDCP preview up to 2.3
HDCP status monitor and control up to HDCP 2.3
HDCP 2.3 Key Test support

For Type-C DP Source

CategoryFeature
USB-C ModesUSB Data Role status
USB Data Role control
USB-C Power Role status
USB-C Power Role control
Event Logger
Power Delivery protocol monitoring
USB-C Vbus / CC / Vconn voltage & current monitoring
DP Alt ModeUSB-C DP Alt Mode status
USB-C DP Alt Mode control
DP AUX Analyzer
EDID read and write
DCPD read and write
Event Log
DP Alt Mode Reference SinkDP Link Status Information
DP Alt Mode capture, preview and saving
DP Alt Mode Reference SourceDP Link Status Information
Control the Downstream Link
Video Pattern Generator with fixed patterns and timings
Video Pattern Generator with custom patterns and timings
Audio generator
Testing HDCP HDCP preview up to 2.3
HDCP status monitor and control up to HDCP 2.3
HDCP 2.3 Key Test support

Highlights

  • 8K and 4K Reference Sink & Source

  • DP 1.4a Link Layer CTS for Sinks & Sources

  • HDCP 2.3 CTS for Transmitters & Receivers

  • DP 1.4a Features:

    • Up to HBR3 simultaneous input and output in one unit

    • DSC Sink & Source with off-line encoding and decoding

    • FEC and LTTPR support

    • MST support (4 streams)

  • USB-C v1.3 with Power Delivery 3.0

    • DP Alt Mode

    • Capable to Sink & Source 9V@3A

    • PD Role swaps supported

  • USB3.2Gen2 (10Gbit/s) bypass between test interfaces

  • HDCP 1.3 and HDCP 2.3 support

Available Options

Hardware

HDCP 2.3 Compliance Testing
DP 1.4a Link Layer CTS Testing
DisplayID / EDID CTS Testing
AdaptiveSync CTS Testing
Link Analyzer
DSC Testing
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