Infineon Technologies AG Announces EZ-USB FX20 Programmable USB Peripheral Controller
Infineon Technologies AG has introduced the EZ-USB FX20 programmable USB peripheral controller to its EZ-USB product family. This controller allows developers to create USB devices that meet the highest performance standards in AI, image processing, and emerging applications. The EZ-USB FX20 offers high-speed connectivity with USB 20 Gbps and LVDS interfaces, increasing the total bandwidth by up to six times compared to its predecessor, the EZ-USB FX3.
"With the increasing popularity of USB devices, there is a growing demand for compatible and adaptable USB controllers," said Ganesh Subramaniam, Senior Vice President and General Manager of the Wired Connectivity Solutions Product Line at Infineon. "We are continuously enhancing the features and performance of our EZ-USB peripheral controllers to support developers. We are excited to introduce the EZ-USB FX20 to provide developers with a flexible component for creating powerful and advanced applications."
The EZ-USB FX20 is packaged in a 10 x 10 mm² BGA package, requiring minimal PCB space. This allows for BOM optimization and is ideal for space-constrained applications. It also supports direct USB-C connection without the need for a high-speed signal multiplexer, simplifying the design process. The quick-start development kit includes firmware and a configuration tool for easy integration. It features a standard FPGA Mezzanine Card (FMC) connector for easy connection to Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) cards, as well as an all-in-one programming and debugging accessory card. Additionally, the peripheral controller offers a comprehensive set of application notes for hardware and software design to streamline the development of high-performance devices for various applications.
The EZ-USB FX20 is equipped with two ARM Cortex-M4 and M0+ core CPUs, 512 KB Flash, 128 KB SRAM, 128 KB ROM, and seven serial communication blocks (SCBs). It also includes a cryptography accelerator and a high-bandwidth data subsystem that enables Direct Memory Access (DMA) data transfers between LVDS/LVCMOS and USB ports at speeds of up to 20 Gbps. Data transfer is further supported by an additional 1 MB of SRAM for USB data buffering. The peripheral controller integrates USB-C port orientation detection and flip-mux functionality, eliminating the need for external logic. These features make the EZ-USB FX20 an excellent choice for developers seeking a powerful and adaptable USB controller.
