Certificeret USB 3.0 hub controller
Cypress annoncerer, at firmaets nye EZ-USB HX3 USB 3.0 hub controller er blevet USB-IF certificeret (in english).
Cypress Semiconductor has announced a new USB 3.0 hub controller certified by the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) for the SuperSpeed USB 5 Gbps standard. The EZ-USB HX3 USB 3.0 hub controller offers a best-in-class feature set, with robust interoperability, extensive charging support and full configurability, making it ideal for docking stations, monitors, Ultrabook devices, digital TVs, set-top boxes, printers and servers.The versatile HX3 USB 3.0 hub controller offers a Ghost Charging feature for charging of devices without a host, and it also supports the USB-IF Battery Charging v1.2 specification and charging of Apple devices. HX3 is the first SuperSpeed USB (USB 3.0) hub controller to offer an Accessory Charger Adaptor Dock (ACA-Dock) feature, which enables upstream charging for portable devices with a USB On-The-Go (OTG) host.
HX3 includes a Shared Link feature that enables up to eight downstream ports, allowing products such as docking stations and desktop monitors to connect with more USB peripherals using a single four port hub. HX3 offers full configurability via I2C EEPROM, I2C Slave and GPIO options, allowing designers to configure PHY drive strength, the number or downstream ports, power switch polarity, LED indicators and more. HX3 consumes only 735 mW with all ports in operation at SuperSpeed data rates - 50% less than competing solutions.
- Cypress’s certified HX3 hub enables flexible design in almost any device, says Jeff Ravencraft, USB-IF President and COO.
- There is a ‘plug and play’ expectation for USB technology and the only way to ensure a seamless computing experience is to successfully complete USB-IF certification. Investing in untested products puts companies at risk of developing sub-par technology. However, companies that diligently adhere to the USB-IF certification program can offer their customers an advantage.
