USB 3.0 PHY in GF (65nm, 55nm, 40nm, 28nm)
The Synopsys USB-C™ 3.0 and USB 3.0 femtoPHY IP provide designers with a physical (PHY) layer IP solution for low-power mobile an…
Overview
Key features
- Complete mixed-signal physical layer for USB 3.0 applications
- Includes all circuitry needed for operation at all USB speeds (SuperSpeed, High-Speed, FullSpeed, Low-Speed)
- USB-C 3.0 femtoPHY supports Type-C reversible connectors
- Optimized PHY area (<0.5mm2 for USB 3.0, <0.8mm2 for USB-C 3.0)
- Hard macro with snap-on flip-chip bumps including all electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection
- Low power consumption (~70mW SuperSpeed, ~50mW High-Speed)
- Fully compatible with the Synopsys USB 3.0 Host, DualRole Device, and Device Controllers
- Supports all power management features
- OTG functionality, VBUS comparators
- Single reference clock input for all USB speeds
- Wide range of reference clocks supported: 19.2, 20, 24, 25, 26, and 100 MHz
- Minimal external component cost
- Integrated 3.3-V-to-1.8-V regulator in PHY hard macro
- Architecture designed to minimize effects due to foundry process, chip and board parasitics, and process device model variations
- Built-In Self-Test (BIST) features for efficient production testing of all USB speeds
- Advanced, built-in diagnostics including SuperSpeed 5 Gbps onchip “sampling scope”
- Powerful debug capabilities
- IEEE standards 1149.1 and 1149.6 (JTAG) boundary scan for internal visibility and control
Benefits
- Designed for advanced 1.8V CMOS planar bulk and FinFET process nodes
- Supports SuperSpeed 5 Gbps data rate and is backward compatible with all USB 2.0 data rates including 480 Mbps (High-Speed), 12 Mbps (Full-Speed) and 1.5 Mbps (Low-Speed)
- Integrates high-speed, mixed-signal custom CMOS circuitry designed to PIPE3 and UTMI+ Level 3 specifications
- Can be used in USB Host, Device and Dual Role Port applications
- Synopsys USB-C 3.0 femtoPHY IP supports the USB Type-C connector standard
- Designed for easy integration with Synopsys USB 3.0 Controllers
Applications
- Laptops
- Tablets
- Mobile phones
- Storage
- Cameras ` DTVs
Silicon Options
| Foundry | Node | Process | Maturity |
|---|---|---|---|
| GlobalFoundries | 28nm | 28 280 nm | Available on request |
Specifications
Identity
Standards & Interfaces
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Provider
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Frequently asked questions about Single-Protocol PHY IP
What is USB 3.0 PHY in GF (65nm, 55nm, 40nm, 28nm)?
USB 3.0 PHY in GF (65nm, 55nm, 40nm, 28nm) is a Single-Protocol PHY IP core from Synopsys, Inc. listed on Semi IP Hub. It is listed with support for globalfoundries Available on request.
How should engineers evaluate this Single-Protocol PHY?
Engineers should review the overview, key features, supported foundries and nodes, maturity, deliverables, and provider information before shortlisting this Single-Protocol PHY IP.
Can this semiconductor IP be compared with similar products?
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