Overview
The CYUSB3014-BZXIT is a part of Infineon Technologies' EZ-USB™ FX3 family, which represents the industry’s most versatile USB peripheral controller. This device is designed to add USB 5 Gbps connectivity to virtually any system, making it highly adaptable for various applications. The EZ-USB™ FX3 integrates a 200 MHz ARM926EJ-S core and a 5-Gbps SuperSpeed PHY, ensuring high-speed data transfer and robust processing capabilities.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| USB Standard | USB 3.2 Gen 1, USB 2.0 compliant |
| USB Speed | 5 Gbps |
| CPU | ARM926EJ-S core, 200 MHz operation |
| Memory | 512 KB or 256 KB embedded SRAM |
| General Programmable Interface (GPIF II) | Programmable 100 MHz GPIF II, supports 8-, 16-, 24-, and 32-bit data bus |
| Endpoints | 32 USB endpoints (16 IN and 16 OUT) |
| Additional Interfaces | SPI master up to 33 MHz, UART up to 4 Mbps, I2C master up to 1 MHz, I2S master |
| Power Modes | Ultra low-power in core power-down mode, less than 60 µA with VBATT on and 20 µA with VBATT off |
| Package | 121-ball, 10- × 10-mm, 0.8-mm pitch Pb-free ball grid array (BGA) |
Key Features
- Integrated USB 5 Gbps PHY compliant with USB 3.2 Gen 1 and backward compatible with USB 2.0.
- High-speed On-The-Go (HS-OTG) host and peripheral compliant with OTG Supplement Version 2.0.
- General programmable interface (GPIF II) that can connect to a processor, image sensor, FPGA, or ASIC, and can be programmed to behave like a FIFO, an asynchronous SRAM, an address/data multiplexed interface, a CompactFlash, or a proprietary interface.
- Supports Carkit Pass-Through UART functionality on USB D+/D– lines based on the CEA-936A specification.
- Independent power domains for core and I/O, with core operation at 1.2 V and I/O operation at 1.8 to 3.3 V.
- EZ-USB® software development kit (SDK) for code development of firmware and PC applications, including RTOS Framework (using ThreadX Version 5) and firmware examples covering all I/O modules.
- SuperSpeed explorer board available for rapid prototyping along with several accessory boards.
Applications
- Digital input/output (I/O) modules
- Industrial robots system solutions for Industry 4.0
- Information & communication technologies
- Factory automation: machine vision, production monitoring, quality inspection, vision-guided robotics, text/barcode recognition, and sorting and logistics.
- Medical and life sciences: lab equipment and automation, microscopy, ophthalmology, dermatology, dentistry, 3D scanners for prosthetics creation, imaging procedures in surgery, and motion analysis and therapy.
- Retail: ATMs, vending machines, kiosks, shelf inspection, and point-of-sale systems.
- Security and surveillance: biometrics and recognition, people counting and tracking, asset management, and law enforcement.
Q & A
- What is the USB speed supported by the CYUSB3014-BZXIT?
The CYUSB3014-BZXIT supports USB speeds up to 5 Gbps, compliant with USB 3.2 Gen 1 and backward compatible with USB 2.0.
- What type of CPU does the CYUSB3014-BZXIT use?
The CYUSB3014-BZXIT uses an ARM926EJ-S core operating at 200 MHz.
- What is the GPIF II and its capabilities?
The GPIF II is a general programmable interface that can connect to a processor, image sensor, FPGA, or ASIC. It can be programmed to behave like a FIFO, an asynchronous SRAM, an address/data multiplexed interface, a CompactFlash, or a proprietary interface.
- What additional interfaces does the CYUSB3014-BZXIT support?
The device supports SPI master up to 33 MHz, UART up to 4 Mbps, I2C master up to 1 MHz, and I2S master.
- What are the power consumption characteristics of the CYUSB3014-BZXIT?
The device has ultra low-power consumption in core power-down mode, with less than 60 µA with VBATT on and 20 µA with VBATT off.
- What package options are available for the CYUSB3014-BZXIT?
The device is available in a 121-ball, 10- × 10-mm, 0.8-mm pitch Pb-free ball grid array (BGA) package.
- What software development tools are provided for the CYUSB3014-BZXIT?
The EZ-USB® software development kit (SDK) is provided, which includes RTOS Framework (using ThreadX Version 5) and firmware examples covering all I/O modules.
- What are some of the key applications of the CYUSB3014-BZXIT?
The device is used in factory automation, medical and life sciences, retail, and security and surveillance applications.
- Does the CYUSB3014-BZXIT support OTG functionality?
Yes, the device supports high-speed On-The-Go (HS-OTG) host and peripheral functionality compliant with OTG Supplement Version 2.0.
- What is the significance of the SuperSpeed explorer board for the CYUSB3014-BZXIT?
The SuperSpeed explorer board is available for rapid prototyping and development, along with several accessory boards for various development needs.
