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Jacek Duda, Cadence
Vendor:
Cadence Design Systems, Inc.
Category:
USB
USB 3.x Controller
Mature solution featuring xHCI Host, Device, and Dual-Role
Overview
Mature solution featuring xHCI Host, Device, and Dual-Role
The Controller IP for USB 3.1/3.0 offerings include xHCI Host (3.0), Device (3.0/3.1), and Dual-Role Device (3.0/3.1) controllers. USB 3.0 IP from Cadence was one of the first to receive a certification for compliance with the USB 3.0 specification from USB-IF.
Key features
- Full Link Power Management (U0, U1, U2, and U3) with LFPS support
- Up to 15 IN and 15 OUT configurable endpoints
- Power and clock gating feature support
- Multi-channel Scatter/Gather DMA with TRB caching
- AXI features 128-bit datapath width and 64-bit address width
Block Diagram
USB 3.x Controller block diagram
Specifications
Identity
Part Number
USB 3.x Controller
Vendor
Cadence Design Systems, Inc.
Type
Silicon IP
Files
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Provider
HQ:
USA
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Frequently asked questions about USB IP cores
What is USB 3.x Controller?
USB 3.x Controller is a USB IP core from Cadence Design Systems, Inc. listed on Semi IP Hub.
How should engineers evaluate this USB?
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