- Infineon Technologies AG
- NEXT Mobility
- ICT and Industrial
Product overview
Infineon offers an industry-leading USB product portfolio, including USB 2.0/3.2 peripheral controllers, USB hubs, and USB-C Power Delivery (PD) controllers. The EZ-USB™ series supports USB 2.0 (FX2LP) to USB 3.2 Gen2 (FX10/FX20) standards, achieving ultra-high-speed transfer speeds of up to 20 Gbps. GPIF III (General Programmable Interface) enables flexible connection to FPGAs, ASICs, and image sensors.
The EZ-PD™ series offers a lineup of USB-C PD 3.0/3.1 compliant port controllers and products with built-in high-voltage microcontrollers. They support industrial, automotive, and consumer applications, including power delivery up to 240W (EPR compatible), barrel CONNECTORS replacement (BCR), and multi-port CHARGERS. AEC-Q100 certified products are also available, making them ideal for in-car USB-C charging and data hubs.
Features:
USB 3.2 Gen2x2 compatible (20Gbps) for high-bandwidth applications
USB-C PD 3.1 support for up to 240W power delivery, supporting GaN-compatible CHARGERS designs
Software Development Kit (SDK) and evaluation boards for rapid development
Industrial and automotive compatible: AEC-Q100 compliant, -40 to 105°C operation
List of main features and specifications
EZ-USB™ Series (Data Transfer)
FX3: USB 3.0 (5Gbps), ARM9 CPU, FPGA/ASIC connection via GPIF II
FX10/FX20: USB 3.2 Gen2 (10Gbps)/Gen2x2 (20Gbps), dual-core Arm Cortex-M4F/M0+, 512KB flash, and cryptographic accelerator
CX3: MIPI CSI-2 support for direct connection to camera sensors, UVC compliance for simplified USB camera design
EZ-PD™ Series (USB-C PD)
CYPD3177X (BCR): Barrel CONNECTORS replacement, max 100W power supply, no firmware required
PMG1 Series: USB-C PD + high-voltage MCU integration, suitable for industrial and automotive applications
CCG7xxx: In-Vehicle USB-C PD Controller with DisplayPort Alt Mode Support
Product group
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Benefits of implementation
| problems | solution |
|---|---|
| High speed data transfer and low latency required | USB 3.2 Gen2x2 compatible EZ-USB™ achieves up to 20Gbps |
| USB-C PD design is complex | EZ-PD™ BCR simplifies barrel-to-USB-C conversion, no firmware required |
| Safety of in-car USB charging | AEC-Q100 compliant, with built-in overvoltage/overcurrent/ESD protection |
| Shortened development time | SDK + Evaluation Kit for rapid prototyping |
Use cases and implementation examples
Use Case 1: Industrial Cameras and Machine Vision
[Use case overview]
Industrial cameras and machine vision systems require high-resolution video transmission with low latency. EZ-USB™ FX3/FX10 supports USB 3.0/3.2, providing a maximum bandwidth of 20 Gbps, and GPIF III enables direct connection to FPGAs and image sensors. UVC compliance simplifies USB camera design and shortens development time.
[Major features]
USB 3.2 Gen2x2 (up to 20Gbps)
Flexible interface with GPIF III
UVC compliant, with built-in crypto accelerator
Use Case 2: USB-C Fast CHARGERS (GaN Compatible)
[Use case overview]
Compact size and high efficiency are essential for fast CHARGERS for smartphones and laptops. The reference design combines the EZ-PD™ PAG1 with a GaN SWITCHES to realize a 65W to 240W USB-C PD CHARGERS. The high-efficiency QR flyback achieves over 93% efficiency, and PPS support makes it compatible with a wide range of devices.
[Major features]
USB PD 3.1 compatible (up to 240W)
PPS (Programmable Power Supply) support
GaN optimized control, low EMI design
Use Case 3: In-Vehicle USB-C Charging & Data Hub
[Use case overview]
In-car infotainment requires both USB-C charging and data communication. The combination of the EZ-PD™ CCG7xxx and EZ-USB™ HX3 hub provides up to 140W of charging and multiple data ports. AEC-Q100 compliant for automotive reliability and DisplayPort Alt Mode support are also available.
[Major features]
USB PD 3.1, DisplayPort Alt Mode
AEC-Q100 compliant, low EMI design
Multi-port USB hub function
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