System and platform debug is extremely important to launch products quickly, to avoid undue delays in production, for faster customer product introduction, for in-field debug, etc. Traditional debug techniques using open-chassis are useful for system debug, but removing the chips from the platform takes an unacceptable amount of time in today's competitive environment. The availability of USB Type-C connectors on most computer platforms opens up an entirely new platform debug method called closed-chassis debug. This new type of debug eliminates the need to open up the platform. Closed-Chassis Platform Debug using an available functional receptacle, such as USB Type-C, on a final form factor device is now highly important for Hardware, Software and Firmware debug. The wide acceptance of the Type-C receptacle by most OEMs/ODMs, makes this connector/receptacle the optimum interface for debug purposes. This presentation starts by introducing traditional debug techniques, then gives details on the history of USB and how USB evolved to the Type-C connector. It then goes covers new system and platform debug techniques including open and closed-chassis debug using the ubiquitous USB Type-C connector. Speaker(s): Sankaran Menon, Agenda: 6:00 to 6:05 PM - Open for participants to enter and network. 6:05 to 6:10 PM - IEEE LM and CTCN Business meeting and to introduce speaker. 6:10 to 7:30 PM - Formal Program and Q&A. Room: 8, Bldg: Asian American Resource Center, 8401 Cameron Rd., Austin, Texas, United States, 78754, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/431672

System and platform debug is extremely important to launch products early-on, to avoid undue delays in production, for faster customer and in-field debug. Traditional debug techniques using open-chassis is useful for system debug but it takes unsurmountable amount of time for removing the chips from the platform leading to excessive debug throughput for platform debug. With the availability of USB Type-C connectors on most computer platforms, enabling debug using USB Type-C connectors opens up an entirely new way of platform debug without opening up the platform called closed-chassis debug. Closed-Chassis Platform Debug using the available functional receptacle, such as USB Type-C, on a final- form factor device is of paramount importance for Hardware, Software and Firmware debug. With Type-C receptacle becoming widely the most popular choice by most OEMs/ODMs, this ubiquitous connector/receptacle becomes the choicest interface for debug purposes. This presentation starts with the traditional debug techniques, with details on the history of USB and how USB evolved to the Type-C connector and then going on to cover the system and platform debug techniques as well as open and closed-chassis debug using the ubiquitous USB Type-C connector. Speaker(s): Sankaran Menon, Agenda: 6:00 to 6:05 PM - Open for participants to enter and network. 6:05 to 6:10 PM - IEEE LM and CTCN Business meeting and to introduce speaker. 6:10 to 7:30 PM - Formal Program and Q&A. Room: 8, Bldg: Asian American Resource Center, 8401 Cameron Rd., Austin, Texas, United States, 78754, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/431672

In this presentation he will share some observations and plans for the College developed during his first year as Dean. It will highlight two initiatives – the development of a new $150M Center in high-powered lasers and the creation of a common first-year experience for undergraduate engineering students. CSU’s new High-Power Laser Center builds upon decades of research excellence led by University Distinguished Professors Jorge Rocca and Carmen Menoni. The new first-year experience will strengthen our students’ foundational skills while providing them with the time and resources to explore the engineering disciplines offered at the college. This research-based program will generate better outcomes, better students, and better engineers. Speaker(s): Allen Robinson, Agenda: 6:00 pm Doors Open 6:30 pm Online Broadcast starts, announcement and welcome-Kris Waage 6:40 pm Did'ja Hear? See description below-Scott Evans 7:00 pm Main Presentation- Allen Robinson 8:00 End Didja Hear? This is a fifteen minute, fast paced, open mike time set aside to encourage member conversation, collaboration, and ideation; hopefully resulting in increased member involvement and a chance to contribute. Structure -Members will sign up at the meeting, before the official start of the meeting. -Time will allow 3 five-minute presenters or a five-minute and a ten-minute talk or maybe one 15-minute talk might be possible if it is interesting and appropriate. - Presenters may present informally or formally. Slides are okay, but not necessary. - Q&A counts toward the time, so no long-winded sessions. Content -Weird and entertaining technical problem you solved or cannot solve - Update on a cool project - An unusual or interesting science or technical topic - Funny story - Seeking employment/seeking employees -Funding for a startup. Room: C120, Bldg: CSU Engineering Building, 400 Isotope Drive, Fort Collins , Colorado, United States, 80521, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/431419