The GL3310-LQFP64 is a USB 3.1 Gen 1 Hub Controller IC manufactured by Genesys Logic. This chip is designed to expand a single USB port into multiple USB ports, allowing users to connect more USB devices to their computer or other host device. It complies with the USB 3.1 Gen 1 specification (also known as USB 3.0), offering high-speed data transfer rates.
Applications
- USB Hubs
- Docking stations
- Computer peripherals (e.g., keyboards, mice)
- Embedded systems requiring multiple USB ports
- Monitor with USB hub
Features
- USB 3.1 Gen 1 (USB 3.0) compliant
- Supports multiple downstream USB ports
- Integrated USB transceivers
- Supports Battery Charging (BC) 1.2
- Over-current protection for each port
- LQFP64 package
Benefits
- Expands USB connectivity, allowing more devices to be connected
- Provides high-speed data transfer rates for USB 3.0 devices
- Enables charging of portable devices via USB ports
- Protects against over-current conditions, preventing damage to the hub and connected devices
- Simplifies USB hub design
The GL3310-LQFP64 integrates all the necessary circuitry to implement a USB hub, including the USB transceivers, hub controller logic, and power management features. The LQFP64 package is a low-profile quad flat pack with 64 pins, providing a compact and easy-to-use package for surface-mount assembly. Battery Charging (BC) 1.2 support allows the hub to provide higher charging current to compatible devices, enabling faster charging times. Refer to the Genesys Logic datasheet for detailed specifications and application guidelines.