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News Release from: ARC International | Subject: Complete USB 2.0 solution
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial Team on 13 June 2002

Full solution for speedy use of USB 2.0

ARC International and Standard Microsystems Corp have developed a complete USB 2.0 solution that is certified for high-speed operation by the USB Implementers Forum

Developers combining ARC's customisable VUSB-HS device controller with SMSC's industry-leading GT3200 PHY integrated circuit (IC) can reduce product cost and power consumption while accelerating time-to-market for products with 480Mbit/s USB connectivity. The GT3200 allows designers to keep the analogue function of the USB 2.0 PHY external while synthesising the VUSB-HS soft core into their SoCs using a traditional digital logic design flow.

Designers can take advantage of the system-level architecture of ARC's VUSB-HS device controller to save hundreds of thousands of gates over competing solutions, resulting in reduced chip die area, power consumption, manufacturing cost and design complexity.

ARC recently introduced USB Now - the world's first integrated and optimised USB for SoC IP platforms.

USB Now includes On-The-Go (OTG) functionality for Hi-Speed USB 2.0 peer-to-peer communications between mobile and consumer electronics devices.

OTG is a supplement to the USB 2.0 specification that features limited host capability for portable devices, low power requirements, and the transfer of information between USB-enabled products without requiring a PC.

USB Now is available beginning in August 2002.

"The USB 2.0 interface is completely penetrating the PC market, and SMSC is committed to supporting customers with leading high-performance, low-power products", said Marshall Lacoff, Vice President and General Manager of SMSC's Embedded Products group.

"This combined solution allows our customers to introduce products with the confidence of knowing the device is UTMI-compliant and fully certified by the USB-IF Consortium for Hi-Speed USB 2.0 operation".

"SMSC's PHY is a perfect complement to ARC's innovative USB controller architecture", stated Haig Yaghoobian, ARC's Senior Vice President of Corporate Development.

"Together, they provide customers with a superb combination of low-cost, low-power and fast time-to-volume production for USB 2.0 high-speed products".

The GT3200 is a complete analogue front-end interface that enables the design of new high-speed (480Mbit/s) USB peripherals.

With its best-in-class power dissipation, the GT3200 is the only high-speed solution available today that can be used to operate a device in the USB low-power, bus-powered configuration.

For peripheral designers targeting applications such as broadband modems, web cameras, and portable digital systems, this capability provides clear market differentiation.

In addition, the GT3200 design allows for extremely cost-effective applications, requiring only a small number of low-cost external components.

Finally, the GT3200 supports both 8 and 16bit USB 2.0 transceiver macrocell interface (UTMI) operation, allowing system designers great flexibility, confidence and freedom of choice.

Samples of the GT3200 are available for immediate evaluation today.

Evaluation boards and complete application details are available on request.

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