Feb 11th, 2025
Granite River Labs Inc. (GRL) is pleased to announce the software release for the USB
Power Delivery and USB Type-C® Tester and Analyzer.
C2-EPR Software & firmware versions as below:
Software version : 1.6.30.0
Firmware version : 1.2.72
Eload FW version : 1.5
PPS FW version : 4.0
Key updates:
- The tester has been updated to support USB PD CTS Q4 2024 and partial USB PD CTS Q1 2025 except (ECR:18242, 18223, 18239, 18215, 18213, 18211, 18212)
- The tester supports latest VIF tool version 3.11.0.0.
- The tester updates align with USB PD Specification 3.2 Version 1.0.
- Effective January 2025, the GRL USB Power Delivery and USB Type-C™ Test Software will exclusively support the GRL-USB-PD-C2-EPR hardware. As a result of updated specification requirements, the GRL-USB-PD-C2 hardware will no longer receive software updates. Users can continue to operate the GRL-USB-PD-C2 hardware with the GRL USB Power Delivery and USB Type-C™ Test Software version SW v1.6.28.0, which remains available for download at link. For assistance with upgrading your GRL-USB-PD-C2 to the latest GRL-USB-PD-C2-EPR hardware, please contact GRL support.
Issues addressed:
- TEST.PD.EPR.SNK3.4 - Tester configuration updated to handle the Bit 24 (Unchunked Extended message Support) in source capability message after Hard Reset sequence.
- TEST.PD.FRS.SNK3.1 - Tester configuration updated to handle the response for Sink capability message.
- TEST.PD.EPR.SNK3.11 - Tester configuration updated to handle the response for EPR_Get_Sink_Cap message after the bring up procedure.
- TEST.PD.PS.SRC.1 - Tester configuration updated to handle the VBUS voltage during the request message.
- COMMON.PROC.BU.8 - Tester validation updated to handle the VCONN Swap sequence after PR_Swap AMS.
- TEST.PD.PROT.SNK3.5 - Tester validation updated to handle the Request message for PPS PDO.
Known issues:
Software generated VIF is not compatible with the USB-IF VIF generator tool.
Instructions to update the software:
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Download the software from https://graniteriverlabs.com/download-center/
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Run the installer and follow the instructions on the screen.
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After installing the software, update the firmware of your GRL-USB-PD-C2/C2-EPR before running any tests.
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If you experience any issues with the installation procedure, please submit a ticket for assistance.
Please see “ReadMe” for additional mandatory steps required for using the system.
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