Ellisys is pleased to launch the USB 3.0 Early Adopters Program
to support early adopters and assist in the development of protocol specifications
for this exciting emerging high-speed interconnect technology. Program participants
will benefit from premium support and specialized tools to help them test their
protocol implementations.
Availability of this program is limited to ensure first class support to
selected early adopters. Act now! Contact Ellisys to learn more about this program:
| Q: |
What kind of company should participate to this program? |
| A: |
This program is targeted at companies that are, or will be, directly
involved with the implementation of the USB 3.0 protocol at an early stage.
Tools will be specifically created to match the needs of companies designing
Integrated Chips, IP cores, CE products, software stacks and drivers. |
| Q: |
What do I get more precisely if I participate to this program? |
| A: |
You will get tools to help you with the debugging, performance optimization
and compliance verification of your USB 3.0 implementation. |
| Q: |
My project is at early stage. Is the program beneficial to me? |
| A: |
This program is aimed at helping companies to start their USB 3.0 project
quickly and schedule their efforts efficiently. Ellisys experts will help
you to get accustomed to the specification and to keep you up to date in
this quickly changing environment. The tools we are offering also help
to learn the protocol pretty quickly. |
| Q: |
Has
Ellisys run a similar program before? |
| A: |
Ellisys provided a similar program for the WiMedia Platform and Wireless USB. As for the Seattle Bluetooth® Core Specification, Ellisys
participates very closely to the elaboration of the specifications up to
the final certification process and provides early adopters with the right
tools at the right time. In the past, Ellisys customers have saved up to
six months on their planned schedule.
You can find more information about WiMedia and Wireless USB early
adopters at www.ellisys.com/technology/customers.php. |
| Q: |
What about confidentiality? |
| A: |
Ellisys frequently works closely with early adopters of emerging technology
and clearly understand confidentiality requirements. The first step is
to setup a mutual NDA between your company and Ellisys. Our standard mutual
NDA is available
here for review. |
| Q: |
What are the benefits of participating? |
| A: |
Your company likely gain a time advantage over your competitors. Project
managers will be able to better define your R&D schedule and better
organize what will be tested and how. Engineers will have the tools they
need that help them in their day-to-day work. |
| Q: |
What is the cost of participating? |
| A: |
Ellisys does not charge
a fee of any kind associated with the program. |
| Q: |
Do I need to be USB 3.0 contributor? |
| A: |
Yes, your company needs to be a USB 3.0 contributor in good standing
to participate in this program. You can apply by following the instruction
at:
http://www.usb.org/usb30/contribute |
