Its compact design, direct USB-C support, and advanced data handling capabilities simplify development and enhance performance for space-constrained projects.
Infineon Technologies AG has introduced the EZ-USB FX20, a new programmable USB peripheral controller, expanding its EZ-USB product line. This controller is designed to meet performance needs in AI, image processing, and other growing applications. It offers high-speed connectivity through USB 20 Gbps and LVDS interfaces, providing up to six times the bandwidth of its predecessor, the EZ-USB FX3.
It comes in a compact 10 x 10 mm² BGA package, making it suitable for space-limited applications and optimising bill of materials (BOM) designs. It simplifies the development process by supporting direct USB-C connections without needing a high-speed signal multiplexer. A quick-start development kit, which includes firmware and configuration tools, facilitates easy integration. It also features a standard FPGA Mezzanine Card (FMC) connector for connecting to FPGA cards and includes a programming and debugging accessory card.
Key features include
- 2 ARM Cortex-M4 and M0+ core CPUs
- 512 KB Flash
- 128 KB SRAM, 128 KB ROM
- 7 serial communication blocks (SCBs).
It integrates a cryptography accelerator and a high-bandwidth data subsystem that allows Direct Memory Access (DMA) transfers between LVDS/LVCMOS and USB ports at speeds up to 20 Gbps. An additional 1 MB of SRAM supports USB data buffering. The controller also includes USB-C port orientation detection and flip-mux functionality, eliminating the need for external logic. It will be available in the first quarter of 2025, with development samples currently available.
Ganesh Subramaniam, Senior Vice President and General Manager of the Wired Connectivity Solutions Product Line at Infineon, emphasized the increasing demand for adaptable USB controllers and highlighted its commitment to enhancing its products to meet developer needs. It offers a flexible option for creating advanced applications.
