What is new with Serial in Windows 10
Authored by George Roussos [MSFT] The Serial Communication protocol is everywhere; it is broadly available, easy to learn, and low cost. It is used across many different transports: typically over...
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Filing USB feedback with Repro Mode in Windows 10
Authored by Mike Ma [MSFT] Feedback from users is one of the many ways the USB team identifies and prioritizes issues and fixes. However, not all feedback is actionable; many times, we need detailed...
View ArticleDo I need to write a driver for my USB Type-C hardware?
Authored by Michelle Bergeron [MSFT] Windows 10 introduced support for the USB Type-C connector. With many USB Type-C systems and devices hitting the market, the USB team is frequently asked: “If I’m...
View ArticleSetting up an environment to run USB Type-C system HLK tests
Authored by Michelle Bergeron [MSFT] and Makarand Sonare [MSFT] There are new tests in the Hardware Lab Kit (HLK) that target systems with USB Type-C. Some of the tests require extra configuration –...
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Using UsbCApiCmd for basic USB Type-C validation
Authored by Michelle Bergeron [MSFT] UsbCApiCmd is a simple tool that you can use for basic validation of your Type-C implementation on Windows. Who can use UsbCApiCmd? UsbCApiCmd is applicable only to...
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Reading Driver Logs in USB Type-C HLK Tests
Authored by Philip Froese [MSFT] Newly added in the RS3 preview builds of the HLK, the USB Type-C HLK tests for UCM and UCSI will automatically capture debug traces from the relevant driver(s) during...
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The HMD Exerciser Kit- A Test Kit for VR HMDs
Authored by Matthew Hartman [MSFT] To support the wave of VR HMDs coming to market, Microsoft has developed the HMD Exerciser Kit. This kit is based on the MUTT ConnEx platform and is specifically...
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Running USB Type-C System HLK tests with the Type-C MUTT
Authored by Philip Froese [MSFT] In the next release of the HLK, the UCSI tests have been updated to run against the new Type-C SuperMUTT device instead of a partner system. This means the test setup...
View ArticleBringing Device Support to Windows Containers
We’ve been working with several different feature teams within Microsoft to enable access to various hardware devices from inside Windows Containers running on Windows IoT. The link below provides more...
View ArticleUSB Core Team Blog is moving to TechCommunity
The USB Core Team Blog is moving to the Tech Community platform. All blog posts have been migrated and are accessible via https://aka.ms/usbcoreblog. Any aka.ms links that you may have to individual...
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