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A parallel trace interface with multiple data signals and a clock

The MIPI Parallel Trace Interface, or MIPI PTI, is a parallel interface with multiple data signals and a clock that can be used to export data about system functionality and behavior to a host system for analysis and display. Since the data exported on this interface often allows developers to reconstruct (or “trace”) some portion of system activity, these types of interface have commonly been referred to as “trace Interfaces” or “trace ports.”

Version 2 of MIPI PTI expands the interface description to include a shared trace connection where multiple PTI interfaces are merged through a single connector on a PCB board. Multi-point PTIs are very useful for supporting trace on fielded systems that have multiple trace-enabled ASICs but only a single connector (with limited data pins) for interfacing to an external DTC. A standard example would be a mobile terminal with an application and modem SoC and a single MIPI NIDnT connection.

Version 2.0 was updated to v2.0.1 to incorporate updates for inclusive terminology. The previous public version (v2.0) is available upon request.

MIPI PTI was developed by the MIPI Debug Working Group. All MIPI debug and trace specifications are available for download and use by the public and the open source community. Members of MIPI Alliance enjoy benefits including access to relevant licenses and opportunities to participate in development activities, interoperability workshops and other events.