Overview
The UPD720201K8-701-BAC-A is a USB 3.0 host controller produced by Renesas Electronics America Inc. This third-generation universal serial bus 3.0 host controller complies with the USB 3.0 specification and Intel’s extensible host controller interface (xHCI). It is designed to reduce power consumption and offer a smaller package footprint, making it ideal for adding USB 3.0 interfaces to mobile computing devices such as laptops and notebook computers.
The device supports up to four USB 3.0 SuperSpeed ports and uses a PCI Express® Gen 2 system interface bus, allowing easy integration into systems with PCI Express bus interfaces. It is fully compliant with USB 3.0 standards and is backward compatible with USB 2.0 standards.
Key Specifications
| Manufacturer | Renesas Electronics America Inc |
|---|---|
| Part Number | UPD720201K8-701-BAC-A |
| Package Type | QFN-68-EP (8x8) |
| Pin Count | 68 |
| Protocols Supported | USB 3.0 |
| IC Type | USB Host Controller IC |
| Power Supply Type | Dual |
| Typical Single Supply Voltage | 3.3 V |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 85°C |
| Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL) | 1 (Unlimited) |
| RoHS Status | ROHS3 Compliant |
Key Features
- Supports up to four USB 3.0 SuperSpeed ports.
- Compliant with USB 3.0 specification and Intel’s xHCI.
- Backward compatible with USB 2.0 standards.
- Supports all USB compliant data transfer types (control, bulk, interrupt, isochronous transfer).
- Supports USB debugging capability on all SuperSpeed ports.
- Supports USB legacy function.
- Supports latency tolerance reporting ECN of PCI Express specification.
- Supports Express Card™ standard release 1.0 and PCI Express card electromechanical specification revision 2.0.
- Operational registers are direct-mapped to PCI memory space.
Applications
The UPD720201K8-701-BAC-A is particularly suited for mobile computing devices such as laptops and notebook computers. It is also applicable in any system that requires the addition of USB 3.0 SuperSpeed ports, including desktop computers, embedded systems, and other devices that utilize the PCI Express bus interface.
Q & A
- What is the UPD720201K8-701-BAC-A?
The UPD720201K8-701-BAC-A is a USB 3.0 host controller IC produced by Renesas Electronics America Inc.
- How many USB 3.0 SuperSpeed ports does it support?
It supports up to four USB 3.0 SuperSpeed ports.
- What is the operating temperature range of the UPD720201K8-701-BAC-A?
The operating temperature range is from 0°C to 85°C.
- Is the UPD720201K8-701-BAC-A backward compatible with USB 2.0?
Yes, it is fully backward compatible with USB 2.0 standards.
- What type of package does the UPD720201K8-701-BAC-A use?
The device uses a QFN-68-EP (8x8) package.
- What is the typical supply voltage for the UPD720201K8-701-BAC-A?
The typical single supply voltage is 3.3 V.
- Does the UPD720201K8-701-BAC-A support USB debugging?
Yes, it supports USB debugging capability on all SuperSpeed ports.
- Is the UPD720201K8-701-BAC-A RoHS compliant?
Yes, it is ROHS3 compliant.
- What bus interface does the UPD720201K8-701-BAC-A use?
The device uses a PCI Express® Gen 2 system interface bus.
- What are some common applications for the UPD720201K8-701-BAC-A?
Common applications include mobile computing devices like laptops and notebook computers, as well as other systems requiring USB 3.0 SuperSpeed ports.
