Vendor: Synopsys, Inc. Category: USB

SuperSpeed USB 3.1 Device Controller

The vendor provides designers with silicon-proven, configurable USB 3.1 Controllers.

Overview

The vendor provides designers with silicon-proven, configurable USB 3.1 Controllers. The USB 3.1 controllers provide the lowest possible gate count, efficient power management optimized with dual power rails, and PIPE and UTMI/UTMI+ interfaces for PHYs. This comprehensive solution includes support for Dual Role Device (DRD), xHCI Host, and Device.

The USB 3.1 Controller IP offers the flexibility required for high-volume, fast turnaround consumer applications. Configuration options maximize SoC design performance and minimize CPU interrupts, while flexible parameters enable easy integration into low- and high-latency systems.

The USB Controller IP has shipped in almost two billion units for leading electronics companies worldwide. Using the USB IP significantly reduces development time and engineering risk, bringing USB-based SoCs to market faster.

The USB IP is the most certified IP solution in the industry. With over 3,000 design wins, the vendor's complete USB IP solution--consisting of controllers, PHYs, verification IP, drivers, and IP prototypes--enables designers to lower integration risk and speed time-to-market.

Key features

  • Supports SuperSpeed USB power savings modes, Uniform Power Format (UPF) and dual power rails
  • Configurable data buffering options to optimize performance vs area
  • Lowers overall system power by design
  • Supports SuperSpeed and High-Speed modes
  • Migrate quickly from USB 3.0 to USB 3.1 by using existing USB 3.0 drivers

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Specifications

Identity

Part Number
dwc_usb_3_1_device
Vendor
Synopsys, Inc.
Type
Silicon IP

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Frequently asked questions about USB IP cores

What is SuperSpeed USB 3.1 Device Controller?

SuperSpeed USB 3.1 Device Controller is a USB IP core from Synopsys, Inc. listed on Semi IP Hub.

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