USB4 PHY in Samsung (SF4X)

Overview

The USB4 IP solution is based on the USB4 specification from the USB Implementer Forum (USB-IF). The USB4 IP offering includes device router, controllers, PHYs with support for the USB Type-C™ connectivity specification, and verification IP. These elements enable quick development of advanced chip designs incorporating the 20 Gbps and 40 Gbps USB4 standard.
The USB4 IP is targeted for integration into SoCs for edge AI, mass storage devices, PCs, and tablets. The USB4 PHY, Router and Controller IP allow designers to maximize power efficiency for extended battery life. The USB4 IP enables the fastest USB data transfer speeds while lowering overall power consumption.
As the leading supplier of USB IP, Synopsys provides designers with a high- performance, low-power, and area-efficient IP solution, for cost-effective integration into system-on-chip designs.

Key Features

Supports 40 Gbps, 20 Gbps, 10 Gbps, and 5 Gbps data rates
x1 and x2 configurations (USB 3.2 and USB 3.1 PHY only)
Low active and standby power
Small area for low silicon cost
USB Type-C connectivity support available (external party Type-C Port Controller not included)
Designed for advanced process nodes (12nm and below)

Benefits

Supports USB4, USB 3.2, DisplayPort with HDCP 2.3 security, PCI Express, and Thunderbolt 3 connectivity protocols through USB Type-C connectors and cables
Supports USB4 20Gbps and USB4 40Gbps
Supports USB 3.2 SuperSpeed and Enhanced SuperSpeed: Gen 1 at 5 Gbps, Gen 2 at 10 Gbps, and Gen 2x2 at 20 Gbps
Multi-lane operation for USB4 and USB 3.2 peripherals
Backwards compatible to previous Synopsys USB controllers to leverage existing drivers
DesignWare USB4 PHYs, routers, and controllers offer high-performance throughput
USB4 router IP tunnels USB, PCIe and DisplayPort protocol traffic while optimizing bandwidth
Supports PIPE and UTMI+ PHY interfaces
Architectural features reduce power consumption

Applications

Mass storage devices
Artificial intelligence edge devices
Display and docking applications
Cloud computing
Automotive applications

Deliverables

GDSII
LEF
LIB
Simulation model
Testbench
Databook

Technical Specifications

Foundry, Node

Samsung SF4X - SF4X

Maturity

Available on request

Availability

Available

Samsung

Pre-Silicon: 4nm

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