The Prodigy UFS 5.0 Protocol Exerciser and Analyzer (PGY-UFS5.0-EX-PA) captures and decodes the conversation between a UFS host and device from PWM G1 up to HS-G6 Rate B, 46.64 Gbps per lane with PAM4 signaling. It decodes the M-PHY, UniPro and UFS layers at once and correlates them, so a link problem can be followed from the physical layer up to the command that failed. Prodigy has tested it on a real UFS 5.0 device at HS-G6B, and one analyzer covers UFS 2.x through UFS 5.0. Pertech is the authorized Prodigy distributor.
Why UFS 5.0 needs a new analyzer
UFS 5.0 moves storage to HS-G6 and PAM4 signaling, with bandwidth of up to 10.8 GB/s for the on-device AI workloads in phones, wearables, PCs and edge devices. At these rates signal integrity decides whether a capture works at all. The PGY-UFS5.0-EX-PA tunes the CTLE equalization of its probe automatically: it watches eye height and eye width in the software and, when the eye is too closed for a reliable capture, adjusts the redriver settings over SPI until it opens. No manual tuning per board.
UFS 5.0 analyzer highlights
- PWM G1 and HS-G1 to HS-G6, Rate A and Rate B, on one or two lanes (2 TX and 2 RX)
- Decodes M-PHY 3.0 to 6.0, PACP, UniPro 1.6 to 3.0 and UFS 2.x to 5.0, with correlation across layers
- Protocol-aware triggering on UniPro, PACP and UFS packets, plus trigger in and trigger out
- 16 GB capture buffer, upgradable to 32 GB, with live, post-acquisition and circular modes
- Automatic protocol validation: CRC error count, sequence number mismatch, PACP request and confirm mismatch, command and response mismatch
- Separate PACP view for power mode changes, with search, filter-in and filter-out at packet or field level
- Optional UFS 5.0 host and device emulation, including UFS 5.0 and UniPro conformance test suites
Where the UFS 5.0 analyzer earns its keep
- Bring-up and validation of UFS 5.0 controllers, devices and SoCs for smartphones, wearables, PCs and edge AI
- Teams moving from UFS 4.x to UFS 5.0 who want one instrument for both generations
- Debugging HS link-up, power mode changes and command and response errors between host and device
- Conformance testing against the UFS and UniPro test suites with host emulation
Key Specifications
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Model | PGY-UFS5.0-EX-PA |
| Data rates | PWM G1; HS-G1 to HS-G6, Rate A and B (up to 46.64 Gbps per lane, PAM4) |
| Lanes | 1TX/1RX or 2TX/2RX |
| Protocol layers | M-PHY 3.0/4.0/5.0/6.0, PACP, UniPro 1.6/1.8/2.0/3.0, UFS 2.x/3.x/4.x/5.0 |
| Capture buffer | 16 GB, upgradable to 32 GB |
| Triggers | Auto, UniPro, PACP and UFS packet; trigger in/out |
| Probes and interposers | Solder-down active probes, board-to-board interposer, active power divider interposer, mSMP connector based probe |
| Signal conditioning | Automatic CTLE tuning |
| Emulation (optional) | UFS 5.0 host and device |
| Host interface | USB 3.0 Type-C |
| Reports | CSV |
| Compliance | CE and RoHS (self-certified) |
Frequently asked questions
Does the UFS 5.0 analyzer also work with UFS 4.x devices?
Yes. It supports UFS 2.x through UFS 5.0, and its default probe equalization settings suit a wide range of UFS 4.x devices, so one instrument covers current designs and the move to UFS 5.0.
How is it different from the Prodigy UFS 4.0/4.1 analyzer?
The UFS 4.0/4.1 analyzer runs up to HS-G5 Rate B. The UFS 5.0 model adds HS-G6 Rate B at 46.64 Gbps per lane with PAM4 signaling, M-PHY 6.0 and UniPro 3.0 decode, automatic CTLE tuning, and optional UFS 5.0 host and device emulation.
Can it emulate a UFS host or device?
Yes, as an option. Host emulation runs the UFS 5.0 and UniPro conformance test suites and custom test cases. Device emulation generates HS-G6 Rate A and Rate B traffic and responds to HS link-up, read and write operations, using an FPGA PHY (no M-PHY).
How do I connect it to my design?
Prodigy offers solder-down active probes for data rates up to HS-G6B, a board-to-board interposer and an active power divider interposer up to 46.64 Gbps, and an mSMP connector based probe.
Where can I buy the Prodigy UFS 5.0 analyzer in Israel?
Pertech is the authorized Prodigy distributor. Prodigy offers evaluation units, free online technical support and free software updates. Contact Pertech for a quote or a demo.
Related Prodigy products at Pertech
- UFS 4.0/4.1 Protocol Analyzer
- UFS 3.x Protocol Analyzer
- SoC Based UFS Tester
- MIPI M-PHY and UFS protocol decode software for oscilloscopes
- Prodigy protocol analyzers at Pertech
Validating UFS 5.0? Contact Pertech for a quote, a demo or help choosing probes for your board.
