Vendor:
Cadence Design Systems, Inc.
Category:
USB
Dual-Role Device Controller for USB 3.0
Mature solutions featuring xHCI Host, Device, and Dual-Role Certified for compliance with USB 3.0 Specification v1.0, and xHCI Sp…
Overview
Mature solutions featuring xHCI Host, Device, and Dual-Role
Certified for compliance with USB 3.0 Specification v1.0, and xHCI Specification v1.0, the Cadence® Dual-Role Device Controller IP for USB 3.0 operates in SuperSpeed (5Gbps), High-Speed (480Mbps), Full-Speed (12Mbps), and Low-Speed (1.5Mbps) modes. The USB 3.0 PHY interface complies with the PHY interface for the PCIe® and USB 3.0 architectures (PIPE) Specification v3.0, while the USB 2.0 PHY interface complies with UTMI+ Specification, Revision 1.0. Combined with Cadence IP for USB Type-C designs, the Cadence Dual-Role Device Controller IP for USB 3.0 provides a complete solution for USB applications that will make use of the new, flexible USB Type-C connector. The Controller IP is silicon-proven, and has been extensively validated with multiple hardware platforms. The Cadence Dual-Role Device Controller IP for USB 3.0 is part of the comprehensive Cadence Design IP portfolio comprised of interface, memory, analog, and system and peripheral IP.
Certified for compliance with USB 3.0 Specification v1.0, and xHCI Specification v1.0, the Cadence® Dual-Role Device Controller IP for USB 3.0 operates in SuperSpeed (5Gbps), High-Speed (480Mbps), Full-Speed (12Mbps), and Low-Speed (1.5Mbps) modes. The USB 3.0 PHY interface complies with the PHY interface for the PCIe® and USB 3.0 architectures (PIPE) Specification v3.0, while the USB 2.0 PHY interface complies with UTMI+ Specification, Revision 1.0. Combined with Cadence IP for USB Type-C designs, the Cadence Dual-Role Device Controller IP for USB 3.0 provides a complete solution for USB applications that will make use of the new, flexible USB Type-C connector. The Controller IP is silicon-proven, and has been extensively validated with multiple hardware platforms. The Cadence Dual-Role Device Controller IP for USB 3.0 is part of the comprehensive Cadence Design IP portfolio comprised of interface, memory, analog, and system and peripheral IP.
Key features
- Compliant with the following specifications: USB 3.0, USB 2.0, and xHCI 1.0
- Arm® AMBA® 3 AXI support with outstanding transactions and out of order support
- AMBA APB configuration interface
- SuperSpeed (5Gbps), High-Speed (480Mbps), Full-Speed (12Mbps), and Low-Speed (1.5Mbps) operation
- USB 3.0 PHY support with 32-bit PIPE, and USB 2.0 PHY with 8-bit UTMI+ interface
- Full Link Power Management (U0, U1, U2, and U3) with LFPS and power/clock gating support
- Compatible with the Cadence 16Gbps Multi-Link Multi-Protocol SerDes IP
- xHCI-compatible DMA for Host mode and scatter-gather DMA for Device mode
Applications
- Automotive,
- Communications,
- Consumer Electronics,
- Data Processing,
- Industrial and Medical,
- Military/Civil Aerospace,
- Others
What’s Included?
- Synthesizable RTL
- Testbench
- Synthesis and simulation support files
- Documentation
Files
Note: some files may require an NDA depending on provider policy.
Specifications
Identity
Part Number
Dual-Role Device Controller for USB 3.0
Vendor
Cadence Design Systems, Inc.
Provider
Cadence Design Systems, Inc.
HQ:
USA
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Frequently asked questions about USB IP cores
What is Dual-Role Device Controller for USB 3.0?
Dual-Role Device Controller for USB 3.0 is a USB IP core from Cadence Design Systems, Inc. listed on Semi IP Hub.
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