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USB Bridge Controllers

Low-Cost USB Bridge Controllers

Our USB bridge controllers provide an ultra-fast interface between a USB host and popular Flash media card formats, UART, SPI and Smart Card interfaces. These low-pin count, configurable and turnkey bridges are simple to implement and cost effective to deploy. They also can be used in conjunction with our Hi-Speed Inter-Chip (HSIC)-based USB 2.0 hub controllers for applications that demand low power consumption, a small device size and a cost-reduced BOM without compromising on performance or features. Ideal for enabling card reader functionality in low-power embedded applications, these small-footprint ICs can be used in many different applications including multi-function printers, set-top boxes, automobile audio systems, user authentication and point-of-sale terminals.

These solutions are backed by our client-driven obsolescence practice of continuing to supply a product for as long as possible and while demand for the product exists.

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USB 2.0 Bridges

Flash Media Card Readers

Ultra-fast Flash media reader/writer for external memory card storage or embedded Flash memory
Support for Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard™ (MMC/eMMC), Memory Stick^® (MS/MS-Pro/MS-Pro-HG) and xD-Picture Card™ (xD) interfaces
Integrated USB 2.0 hub combo devices

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USB-to-UART/SPI Bridges

Class 02h: USB-to-UART communications and I/O control
Class 03h: Human Interface Device (HID), I/O control, EEPROM access
Fully configurable VID and PID
Eight general-purpose I/O pins
256 Bytes of user EEPROM

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Smart Card Readers

TrustSpan technology for secure communications and data transfers
One- and two-port Smart Card bridges to USB and UART interfaces
Fully compliant with ISO/IEC 7816, EMV 4.2/4.3, ETSI Ts 102 221 and PC/SC standards
Support Class A, Class B, Class C or Class AB Smart Cards (1.8V, 3.0V and 5.0V cards)

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USB-to-Ethernet Connectivity Solutions

USB-to-Ethernet Bridges

Our Ethernet bridge devices enable you to implement Ethernet connectivity to a host processor via USB 2.0, USB 3.x or High-Speed Inter-Chip (HSIC) interfaces. On the Ethernet side, we offer solutions that can connect directly to a 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX/1000BASE-T Ethernet port or to an RGMII/MII PHY. These solutions also enable you to fan out the local bus to add more downstream USB 2.0 ports if they are needed.

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Development Tools

SEC1110 Smart Card to USB Bridge Customer Board

SEC1110 Smart Card to USB Bridge Customer Evaluation Board

Part Number: EVB-SEC1110

This evaluation board demonstrates standalone solutions that highlight the interfaces and features available on the SEC1110 Smart Card controller.

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SEC1210 Smart Card to USB Bridge Customer Board

SEC1210 Smart Card to USB Bridge Customer Evaluation Board

Part Number: EVB-SEC1210

This evaluation board demonstrates standalone solutions that highlight the interfaces and features available on the SEC1210 Smart Card controller.

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SEC2240 Ultra Speed USB 2.0 Multi-Slot Flash IC Board

USB2240 Ultra-Fast High-Speed USB 2.0 Multi-Slot Flash Media Controller Evaluation Board

Part Number: EVB-USB2240-IND

This evaluation board demonstrates the unique features of the USB2240 Flash Media Controller for developing applications such as Flash media card readers/writers, printers, desktop and mobile PCs, consumer AV equipment and flat-panel displays.

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SEC2640 USB 2.0 2-Port Hub With Fast Flash IC Board

USB2640 USB 2.0 Two-Port Hub with Ultra-Fast Flash Media Controller Evaluation Board

Part Number: EVB-USB2640

This evaluation board demonstrates the unique features of the USB2640 Ultra-Fast Flash Media Controller for developing applications such as Flash media card readers/writers, printers, desktop and mobile PCs, consumer AV equipment and flat-panel displays.

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SEC2642 UCS81001 Port Controller Flash Media Board

USB2642 USB 2.0 Two-Port Hub with UCS81001 Port Power Controller and Fast Flash Media Evaluation Board

Part Number: EVB-USB2642

This evaluation board demonstrates a standalone application platform for creating breakout box designs that extend the I²C or Secure Digital Input Output (SDIO) ports of a microcontroller into the breakout box over the upstream USB connection.

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SEC2660 USB 2.0 2-Port Hub With Fast Flash IC Board

USB2660 USB 2.0 Two-Port Hub with Ultra-Fast Flash Media Controller Evaluation Board

Part Number: EVB-USB2660

This evaluation board demonstrates the unique features of the USB2660 Ultra-Fast USB 2.0 Multi-Format Flash Media Controller for developing applications such as Flash media card readers/writers, printers, desktop and mobile PCs, consumer AV equipment and flat-panel displays.

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SEC4640 HSIC 1.0 to USB 2.0 2-Port Hub With Fast Flash IC Board

USB4640 HSIC 1.0 to USB 2.0 Two-Port Hub with Ultra-Fast Flash Media Controller Evaluation Board

Part Number: EVB-USB4640

This evaluation board demonstrates the unique features of the USB4640 Hi-Speed HSIC USB hub and card reader combo for developing applications such as Flash media card readers/writers, printers, desktop and mobile PCs, consumer AV equipment, flat-panel displays, smartphones, cell phones and other mobile devices.

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