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T2M USB USB 4.0 Hub Controller IP

USB 4.0 Hub Controller IP

Description and Features

The USB 4.0 Hub controller IP is a highly configurable core and implements the USB 4.0 Hub functionality that can be interfaced with third party USB 4.0 PHY's. The USB 4.0 Hub IP core is latest development that enables designers in the PC, mobile, consumer and communication markets to bring significant power and performance enhancements to the popular USB standard while offering backwards compatibility with billions of USB-enabled devices currently in the market. It is validated using FPGA prototype with industry standard PHYs.  usb-4-device-hub-controller-ip-silicon-proven-ip-core-provider-in-beijing-china 

Features
  • Configurable Number of Downstream USBv4 Ports
  • Optional support for DP Source Adaptor
  • Optional support for PCIe Down Adaptor
  • Optionally a reference firmware running on micorblaze for emulating connection manager for very simple topology.
  • Supports USB4 Gen 2x2 (20 Gbps) and USB4 Gen 3x2 (40 Gbps) Links.
  • Optional support for thunderbolt Gen 2 (10.3125 Gbps) & Gen 3 (20.625 Gbps) rates.
  • Optional bypass mode to support native USB v3.2
  • Support for Alt Mode and Billboard class via USB2 controller.
  • System Master Interface : 64 / 128 bit AXI Interface
  • System Slave Interface : 32 / 64 AHB/AXI Slave Interface
  • USB v4 Phy Interface : 40 / 80 bit PIPE 5.1 SERDES I/F
  • Side band Channel PHY Interface : Serial I/F
  • USB 2 PHY Interface : UTMI / ULPI I/F
Benefits
  • USB 4.0 significantly enhances data transfer speeds, starting from a minimum of 20Gbps (with the capability to reach 40Gbps).

  • USB 4.0 devices maintain seamless protocol continuity, ensuring backward compatibility with older versions like 3.2, 3.0, and 2.0.

  • It supports a wide range of interfaces including PIPE and UTMI+ PHY, providing flexibility for various device connections.

  • Through advanced architectural features, USB 4.0 effectively reduces power consumption, promoting energy efficiency.

  • The optimized device controller IP is meticulously designed to deliver a substantial power boost, optimizing overall performance.

Applications
  • Consumer applications
  • Mass storage devices
  • Data Centers
  • Communication applications
  • Display and docking applications
  • Cloud computing
  • Automotive applications
Deliverables
  • Tailored RTL Design

  • HDL Test Environment with Behavioral Models

  • Test Scenarios and Scripts

  • Protocol Validators, Bus Observers, and Performance Trackers

  • Flexible Synthesis Framework

  • Design Reference Manual

  • Verification Instruction Manual

  • Synthesis Procedure Guide

  • FPGA Validation Platform for Pre-Tape-out Testing

  • Firmware Blueprint and Code Reference