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USB Protocol Suite User Manual Chapter 13: Updates
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13.3 BusEngine and Firmware Updates
BusEngine, Serdes BusEngine, and Firmware updates often need to be performed when
you update the USB Protocol Suite software. These updates can be performed
automatically or manually. Both processes are described.
13.3.1 Updating the BusEngines
The BusEngine core is the heart of the Analyzer. Using state-of-the-art
Electronically Programmable Logic Device (EPLD) technology, it incorporates both the
high speed recording engine and the configurable building blocks that implement
data/state/error detections, triggering, capture filtering, external signal monitoring, and
event counting and sequencing. The BusEngine program and the Serdes BusEngine
program, and the Firmware that manages the internal microcontroller, are fully field
upgradeable.
Within a new software release, it may be necessary to update the Analyzer’s BusEngine
and Serdes BusEngine hardware for proper operation. The Readme file lets you know if
this is necessary.
13.3.2 Updating the Firmware
Within a new software release, it may also be necessary to update the Analyzer’s
firmware for proper operation. The Readme file informs you if this is necessary.
13.3.3 Automatic Updates
When the USB Protocol Suite software is upgraded, the software may become
incompatible with the BusEngine, Serdes BusEngine, and/or Firmware. The next time
you connect to the analyzer, the application will prompt you if any of the components
needs to be updated. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the update.