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MayPeng

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Nov 21, 2010
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Is there a usb trace tool in mac like USB Trace or Bus hound in win os ?
 
I would go to the Wireshark forums and ask your question. I know Wireshark can do it, I don't know about the situation your specifically looking at.
 
I would go to the Wireshark forums and ask your question. I know Wireshark can do it, I don't know about the situation your specifically looking at.

Wireshark is used for network data analysis,but I am looking for usb data analysis tool in mac.
 
A simple google query proves the opposite - it's a very versatile application ;-)

http://wiki.wireshark.org/CaptureSetup/USB

Huh, I didn't know that either. It's been a staple of mine when I play with low-level network protocols. But too bad it seems to only work when the device is plugged into Linux.

I guess this raises the broader question. How do people developing USB drivers for Mac generally debug them?
 
You need a debug version of IOUSBFamily.kext for the USB Prober, that output log information. More about that here: http://developer.apple.com/hardwaredrivers/download/usbdebug.html

On that page you also find a link to a Q&A about USB development on machintosh, with information regarding 3rd party USB analyzers, both hardware and software.

There are 4 companies mentioned in the Q&A.

Thanks for indulging me Subsonix. Perhaps this is the route the OP should also use.
 
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