If you are going to be designing a USB peripheral, here are some steps to follow as you get started: 1) Get a copy of the USB specification 2) Become a member of the Universal Serial Bus Implementers Forum 3) Attend a USB Developer's Conference Developers involved in the design, manufacturing, or testing of PCs or telephone systems, or suppliers of peripherals for the PC, will find the USB Developer's Conference and Exhibitor's Showcase invaluable. The purpose of the conference is to help developers get their USB products to market fast and see the latest developments in USB. The conference features technical courses for designers just getting started on USB as well as more advanced sessions for participants who already know the basics. In addition, the conference provides valuable opportunities to network face-to-face with USB-IF members, customers, and vendors. USB IF members can take advantage of the Exhibitor's Showcase to display their products. For information on the next USB Developer's Conference see the Upcoming USB Events area of the USB-IF website. 4) Does your product require an 8-bit type peripheral controller? If so, Intel has the part for you. The 8x930Ax USB controller is the simple solution for your USB peripheral implementations. For the more advanced function required by USB hubs, the 8x930Hx USB hub controller combines the same proven MCS®251 controller technology with the advanced features of a USB hub. For samples, contact your local Intel sales office. 5) Obtain a USB enabled PC to use for bus functionality testing and product debug. 6) Get a copy of the latest USB drivers Microsoft Corporation has now released production versions of USB compliant software drivers. For more information regarding the latest versions of these drivers, as well as beta versions of future releases, contact Microsoft at usbbeta@microsoft.com. 7) Establish a separate PC set up for use in development and with debug tools. An extensive line of third party tools are available from a variety of tools vendors for the entire 8x930 family of USB controllers. 8) Obtain a USB evaluation kit from Intel. The 8x930 Family Evaluation Kit allows designers of USB peripherals to quickly begin verifying their designs for both the 8x930Ax and 8x930Hx controllers. 9) Attend a USB Compatibility Workshop Once your USB design is near completion, USB Compatibility Workshops offer you the opportunity to test it with the latest software and host system hardware from PC OEMs. USB Compatibility Workshops are held regularly to promote USB product development. The USB Implementers Forum's (USB-IF's) goal in sponsoring the USB compatibility workshops is to eliminate interoperability problems by ensuring the proper implementation of USB products. The USB Implementers Forum will facilitate the USB product development process by scheduling private test sessions between peripheral and system vendors. To find out the date of the next USB Compatibility Workshop, call the USB Implementers Forum at (503) 264 - 0590. To find out about upcoming events scheduled by the USB Implementers Forum, take a look at the Upcoming USB Events area of the USB-IF website.

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