Microchip Technology USB7216CT/KDX
The USB7216CT/KDX from Microchip Technology is a state-of-the-art USB 2.0 hub controller that is designed to provide seamless connectivity and extended functionality for a wide range of USB-enabled devices. This advanced hub controller is an ideal solution for developers looking to integrate multiple USB peripherals into a single, cohesive system.
Key Features:
- High-Speed Interface: The USB7216CT/KDX supports high-speed USB 2.0 data transfer rates of up to 480 Mbps, ensuring quick and efficient data exchanges between connected devices.
- Multiple Ports: This hub controller features 16 downstream ports, offering ample connectivity options for a multitude of USB devices such as keyboards, mice, storage devices, printers, and more.
- Port Configuration: The ports are designed with flexibility in mind, allowing for configurable port power switching, ganged or individual port over-current sensing, and port indicators for ease of use and troubleshooting.
- Enhanced Power Management: It incorporates advanced power management techniques including dynamic attachment, detachment, and port power control, which contribute to energy efficiency and operational reliability.
- Comprehensive Compatibility: The USB7216CT/KDX is compatible with both high-speed (480 Mbps), full-speed (12 Mbps), and low-speed (1.5 Mbps) devices, ensuring a broad range of device interoperability.
- Industrial Temperature Range: With an operating temperature range of -40°C to 85°C, the hub controller is suitable for use in a variety of environments, making it a versatile choice for industrial applications.
Applications:
The USB7216CT/KDX is well-suited for a variety of applications including, but not limited to, desktop and laptop PCs, docking stations, monitors with USB hub capabilities, multi-function USB peripherals, and embedded systems requiring USB connectivity.
With its robust design and comprehensive feature set, the Microchip Technology USB7216CT/KDX hub controller is an excellent choice for system designers and engineers looking to enhance their USB interface capabilities with a reliable and high-performing solution.
