Overview
The TUSB8041IRGCR is a four-port USB 3.0 hub controller manufactured by Texas Instruments. It supports simultaneous SuperSpeed USB and high-speed/full-speed connections on the upstream port, and provides SuperSpeed USB, high-speed, full-speed, or low-speed connections on the downstream ports. The device is designed to operate seamlessly in various environments, adapting to the capabilities of the connected upstream port. It also features advanced power management, including per port or ganged power switching and over-current protection, making it suitable for a wide range of applications.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Texas Instruments |
| Part Number | TUSB8041IRGCR |
| Package | 64-VFQFN Exposed Pad |
| Protocol | USB 3.0 |
| Function | Hub Controller |
| Interface | USB, GPIO, I2C, SMBus |
| Voltage - Supply | 1.1V, 3.3V |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C to 85°C (Industrial Version), 0°C to 70°C (Commercial Version) |
| Body Size | 9.00 mm × 9.00 mm |
Key Features
- Four-port USB 3.0 hub with support for SuperSpeed, high-speed, full-speed, and low-speed connections.
- Multi Transaction Translator (MTT) Hub with four transaction translators and four asynchronous endpoint buffers per transaction translator.
- Supports battery charging applications, including CDP (Charging Downstream Port) and DCP (Dedicated Charging Port) modes, and compliance with Chinese Telecommunications Industry Standard YD/T 1591-2009.
- Per port or ganged power switching and over-current protection.
- OTP ROM, serial EEPROM, or I2C/SMBus slave interface for custom configurations, including VID, PID, port customizations, and manufacturer/product strings.
- Provides a 128-bit universally unique identifier (UUID).
- Supports on-board and in-system OTP/EEPROM programming via the USB 2.0 upstream port.
- No special driver requirements; works seamlessly on any operating system with USB stack support.
Applications
- Computer systems
- Docking stations
- Monitors
- Set-top boxes
Q & A
- What is the TUSB8041IRGCR?
The TUSB8041IRGCR is a four-port USB 3.0 hub controller manufactured by Texas Instruments.
- What types of USB connections does the TUSB8041IRGCR support?
The device supports SuperSpeed USB, high-speed, full-speed, and low-speed connections.
- Does the TUSB8041IRGCR support battery charging?
- What power management features does the TUSB8041IRGCR have?
The device features per port or ganged power switching and over-current protection.
- How can the TUSB8041IRGCR be customized?
Customization is possible through OTP ROM, serial EEPROM, or an I2C/SMBus slave interface.
- What is the operating temperature range of the TUSB8041IRGCR?
The commercial version operates from 0°C to 70°C, and the industrial version operates from -40°C to 85°C.
- What package type is the TUSB8041IRGCR available in?
The device is available in a 64-VFQFN Exposed Pad package.
- Does the TUSB8041IRGCR require special drivers?
No, it works seamlessly on any operating system with USB stack support.
- What are some common applications for the TUSB8041IRGCR?
Common applications include computer systems, docking stations, monitors, and set-top boxes.
- How does the TUSB8041IRGCR handle over-current events?
An individually port power controlled hub switches off power to the affected port, while a ganged hub switches off power to all ports in case of an over-current event.
