The UPD720200AF1 is a USB 3.0 Host Controller manufactured by Renesas Electronics America. It provides a high-speed interface between a host system and USB peripherals, enabling fast data transfer rates. This controller is designed to meet the growing demand for increased bandwidth in various applications and offers compatibility with previous USB standards.

Applications

• Desktop PCs
• Laptop Computers
• Motherboards
• Add-in Cards
• Embedded Systems

Features

• Compliant with USB 3.0 Specification Revision 1.0.
• Supports transfer rates of up to 5 Gbps (SuperSpeed), 480 Mbps (High-Speed), 12 Mbps (Full-Speed) and 1.5 Mbps (Low-Speed).
• xHCI (eXtensible Host Controller Interface) compliant.
• Supports multiple USB devices simultaneously.
• Backwards compatibility with USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 devices.
• Power management features for reduced power consumption.

Benefits

• Enables faster data transfer speeds, significantly reducing file transfer times.
• Ensures compatibility with a wide range of USB devices, both new and old.
• Contributes to energy efficiency in computing systems through optimized power management.
• Improves overall system performance by offloading USB handling from the main processor.
• Streamlines the connection of multiple USB devices to a single host.

Additional Details

The UPD720200AF1 typically communicates with the host system via a PCI Express interface. It is designed to operate within a specified voltage and temperature range. The controller supports USB battery charging specification and other advanced USB features. Renesas provides detailed datasheets and application notes with information on the device's pinout, electrical characteristics, and programming requirements. This controller is often used in applications where high-speed data transfer is critical, such as external storage devices and high-resolution video streaming.