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SmartHub ICs
Flexible USB SmartHub Bridge ICs
Key Functions of SmartHub ICs
- Bridging Over USB for I/O Expansion
- FlexConnect
- Enables the host to communicate to a non-USB peripheral over USB through a simple set of APIs
- I2C, SMBus, SPI, UART, GPIO
- Saves the added expense of using a separate bridging IC to manage the non-USB peripheral
- Eliminates the need to use a downstream USB port to interface to the bridging IC
- Enables system to be configured to switch between two USB hosts
- Switch can be enabled through a GPIO pin, a USB host command or via pre-boot configuration code
- Remaining downstream devices will re-enumerate with new host once switch has been made
- Saves the added expense of using a separate 2:1 switch outside the hub
- Simplifies implementation through use of dedicated GPIO pins and the ability to set registers or use custom APIs
Video
FlexConnect for Effortless USB Hub Management
The need for native technology that enables switching between different hosts has led to a unique design called FlexConnect. In this video, we'll discuss this exciting all-in-one solution, how it works and provide application examples.
Tools and Software
- Demo & Evaluation Boards
- Software
The USB4604 is an enhanced USB hub that provides additional features to differentiate a product from a traditional USB 2.0 hub.
The EVB-USB5734 is a demonstration and evaluation platform that provides the necessary requirements and interface options for evaluating the USB5734 Smart Hub.
The EVB-USB5807 is an evaluation platform that provides the necessary requirements and interface options for evaluating the USB5807, a 7-Port SS/HS USB Smart Hub.
The EVB-USB7002 is an evaluation platform that provides the necessary requirements and interface options for evaluating the USB7002, which is a 4-port High-Speed Native USB Type-C SmartHub™ IC.
The EVB-USB7216 is an evaluation platform that provides the necessary requirements and interface options for evaluating the USB7216C, a 6-port SuperSpeed+ USB SmartHub™ IC.
MPLAB® Connect Configurator (formerly ProTouch2) is a configuration and programming tool that makes it easy for you to configure and program our latest USB hubs, and Ethernet and PCIe® products.