Infineon Technologies AG has introduced the EZ-USB™ FX20 programmable USB peripheral controller, the latest addition to its EZ-USB product family. This new controller is designed for USB devices used in AI, image processing, and other applications that require high data transfer rates. The EZ-USB FX20 features USB 20 Gbps and LVDS interfaces, offering a total bandwidth up to six times that of its predecessor, the EZ-USB FX3.
The EZ-USB FX20 is a compact 10 x 10 mm² BGA package suitable for space-constrained applications. It supports direct USB-C connection without the need for a high-speed signal multiplexer, simplifying the design process. The controller has two ARM® Cortex®-M4 and M0+ core CPUs, 512 KB Flash, 128 KB SRAM, and 128 KB ROM. It also features seven serial communication blocks, enhancing its communication capabilities.
One of the EZ-USB FX20’s key features is its high-bandwidth data subsystem. This enables Direct Memory Access (DMA) data transfers between LVDS/LVCMOS and USB ports at speeds of up to 20 Gbps. To support these high-speed transfers, the controller includes an additional 1 MB of SRAM for USB data buffering. The EZ-USB FX20 also integrates USB-C port orientation detection and flip-mux functionality, eliminating the need for external logic.
Infineon provides a comprehensive development kit for the EZ-USB FX20 to aid developers. This kit includes firmware and a configuration tool for easy integration. It also comes with a standard FPGA Mezzanine Card (FMC) connector for easy connection to Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) cards and an all-in-one programming and debugging accessory card. Additionally, Infineon offers a comprehensive set of application notes for hardware and software design, aimed at simplifying the development process for various high-performance devices.
The EZ-USB FX20 peripheral controller is scheduled for release in the first quarter 2025. However, development samples are currently available for those who wish to start working with the new controller. Developers and other interested parties can find more detailed information about the EZ-USB FX20 at www.infineon.com/fx20.
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