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Low-Cost USB Bridge Controllers


Our USB bridge controllers provide an ultra-fast interface between a USB host and popular Flash media card formats, UART, SPI and Smart Card interfaces. These low-pin count, configurable and turnkey bridges are simple to implement and cost effective to deploy. They also can be used in conjunction with our Hi-Speed Inter-Chip (HSIC)-based USB 2.0 hub controllers for applications that demand low power consumption, a small device size and a cost-reduced BOM without compromising on performance or features. Ideal for enabling card reader functionality in low-power embedded applications, these small-footprint ICs can be used in many different applications including multi-function printers, set-top boxes, automobile audio systems, user authentication and point-of-sale terminals.

These solutions are backed by our client-driven obsolescence practice of continuing to supply a product for as long as possible and while demand for the product exists.

USB 2.0 Bridges


Flash Media Card Readers

  • Ultra-fast Flash media reader/writer for external memory card storage or embedded Flash memory
  • Support for Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard™ (MMC/eMMC), Memory Stick® (MS/MS-Pro/MS-Pro-HG) and xD-Picture Card™ (xD) interfaces
  • Integrated USB 2.0 hub combo devices

USB-to-UART/SPI Bridges

  • Class 02h: USB-to-UART communications and I/O control
  • Class 03h: Human Interface Device (HID), I/O control, EEPROM access
  • Fully configurable VID and PID
  • Eight general-purpose I/O pins
  • 256 Bytes of user EEPROM

Smart Card Readers

  • TrustSpan technology for secure communications and data transfers
  • One- and two-port Smart Card bridges to USB and UART interfaces
  • Fully compliant with ISO/IEC 7816, EMV 4.2/4.3, ETSI Ts 102 221 and PC/SC standards
  • Support Class A, Class B, Class C or Class AB Smart Cards (1.8V, 3.0V and 5.0V cards)

USB-to-Ethernet Connectivity Solutions


USB-to-Ethernet Bridges


Our Ethernet bridge devices enable you to implement Ethernet connectivity to a host processor via USB 2.0, USB 3.x or High-Speed Inter-Chip (HSIC) interfaces. On the Ethernet side, we offer solutions that can connect directly to a 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX/1000BASE-T Ethernet port or to an RGMII/MII PHY.  These solutions also enable you to fan out the local bus to add more downstream USB 2.0 ports if they are needed.

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