The Synopsys 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 Synopsys USB4 IP is targeted for integration into SoCs for edge AI, mass storage devices, PCs, and tablets. The Synopsys USB4 PHY, Router and Controller IP allow designers to maximize power efficiency for extended battery life. The Synopsys 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. Synopsys’ expertise in developing and supporting USB enables us to build a low risk, high quality SuperSpeed USB IP solution
USB4 PHY in TSMC (N7, N6, N5, N3E)
Overview
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
TSMC N7, N6, N5, N3E - FF, EFF
Availability
Contact the Vendor
TSMC
Pre-Silicon:
3nm
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5nm
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6nm
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7nm