The NET2280 is a high-performance USB 2.0 Peripheral Controller from PLX Technology (now Broadcom). It's designed to facilitate seamless data transfer between a USB host and a variety of peripheral devices. The NET2280 supports both high-speed (480Mbps) and full-speed (12Mbps) USB operation, making it suitable for a wide range of applications requiring fast and reliable data communication.
Applications
- External Hard Drives: Bridging between USB and SATA or IDE interfaces.
- Flash Drives: Connecting NAND flash memory to a USB interface.
- Digital Cameras: Providing a high-speed USB interface for image transfer.
- Printers: Enabling USB connectivity for printers.
- Scanners: Facilitating high-speed data transfer from scanners to a computer.
- Embedded Systems: Adding USB connectivity to custom embedded systems.
Features
- USB 2.0 Compliant: Supports high-speed (480Mbps) and full-speed (12Mbps) USB operation.
- Integrated USB Transceiver: Includes a built-in USB transceiver for direct connection to the USB bus.
- Endpoint Controller: Manages USB endpoints for efficient data transfer.
- DMA Support: Supports Direct Memory Access (DMA) for high-speed data transfer.
- FIFO Buffers: Provides FIFO buffers for data storage.
- Flexible Interface Options: Supports various interface options, including parallel, serial, and memory interfaces.
Benefits
- High-Speed Data Transfer: Enables fast and efficient data communication over USB.
- Simplified Design: Integrated USB transceiver simplifies the design process.
- Flexible Interface Options: Supports a wide range of interface options for easy integration.
- Reduced Development Time: Provides a complete USB solution, reducing development time.
- Improved System Performance: DMA support enhances system performance by offloading data transfer tasks from the CPU.
Additional Details
The NET2280 is designed to be highly configurable, allowing developers to tailor it to specific application requirements. It supports a variety of operating systems and provides comprehensive driver support. The device is available in a variety of package options. This USB 2.0 peripheral controller offers a reliable and efficient solution for adding USB connectivity to a wide range of devices.
