Cypress Introduces World's Smallest USB Transceiver to Conserve Board Space in Mobile Handsets.MoBL-USB[TM] TX3LP18 ULPI ULPI Utmi+ Low Pin Interface (12-pin interface standard for connecting USB core logic to a USB transceiver) ULPI Unit Level Prototype Implementation Transceiver in Tiny Chip Scale Package A chip scale package (CSP) (sometimes, chip-scale package with a hyphen) is a type of integrated circuit chip carrier. According to the IPC, to qualify as chip scale, the package must have an area no greater than 1.2 times that of the die that is being packaged. Offers Low-Power Operation to Preserve Battery Life SAN JOSE, Calif. -- Cypress Semiconductor Corp. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :CY) today introduced a high-speed USB USB in full Universal Serial Bus Type of serial bus that allows peripheral devices (disks, modems, printers, digitizers, data gloves, etc.) to be easily connected to a computer. 2.0 transceiver available in the industry's smallest package. The new MoBL-USB[TM] TX3LP18 transceiver is offered in a 20-pin WLCSP WLCSP Wafer Level Chip Scale Packing (DDR RAM package) WLCSP Wafer Level Chip Scale Packaging (Wafer Level Chip Scale Package) package that measures only 2.2 mm x 1.8 mm -- almost three times smaller than a standard golf ball dimple. In addition to having a footprint 20 percent smaller than any competitive solutions, the device offers ultra-low power consumption. This combination saves board space and prolongs battery-life for a wide range of portable applications such as mobile handsets, PDAs, PMPs, and GPS units. The MoBL-USB TX3LP18 transceiver is compliant with the UTMI UTMI USB 2.0 Transceiver Macrocell Interface UTMI Usb Transceiver Macrocell Interface (USB 2.0 Transceiver Macrocell Interface) + Low-Pin Interface (ULPI) standard. It delivers ultra-low power consumption with a 0.5 uA nominal sleep mode. In addition to its small size, the device integrates multiple passive components in order to further reduce boardspace usage and enable smaller end systems. It removes the need for a dedicated 3.3V power supply with a wide input supply voltage range from 3.0 to 5.8V, and features an integrated Phase-Locked Loop (PLL PLL - phase-locked loop ) to supply USB clocking requirements without a dedicated crystal. "TX3 completes our portfolio of solutions for High-Speed USB support in portable applications," said Alakesh Chetia, managing director of Cypress's West Bridge[TM] Business Unit. "Between our TX2 and TX3 USB transceivers, FX2LP18 high-speed controllers, and full bridge solutions like West Bridge Antioch[TM], we are offering handheld system designers several solutions covering all possible performance needs. For multi-media handsets, high-speed USB is now a must, and Cypress can support any architecture." The MoBL-USB TX3LP18 transceiver offers a wide array of features and functions, including: * ULPI-compliant/USB-2.0-certified for device operation * Supports both USB 2.0 high-speed (480 Mbits/second) and full-speed (12 Mbits/second) * 8-bit Single Data Rate (SDR See software defined radio. ) ULPI Data Path * Integrated regulator with 3.0 - 5.775V input * 13, 19.2, 24 or 26 MHz (MegaHertZ) One million cycles per second. It is used to measure the transmission speed of electronic devices, including channels, buses and the computer's internal clock. A one-megahertz clock (1 MHz) means some number of bits (16, 32, 64, etc. reference for integrated PLL * Support for industrial temperature range (-40C to 85C). Availability The new CY7C68003 MoBL-USB TX3LP18 transceiver is available in the aforementioned 2.2 x 1.8 mm WLCSP, and in a 4 mm x 4 mm 24-pin QFN QFN Quad Flat No-Lead QFN Queen Fan Newsletter (rock band) QFN Quad Flat No Leads package. The device is currently sampling and is expected to ship in production volumes later this year. A high-resolution photo of the device can be downloaded at www.cypress.com/go/MoBLUSBTX3photo. About Cypress Cypress delivers high-performance, mixed-signal, programmable solutions that provide customers with rapid time-to-market and exceptional system value. Cypress offerings include the PSoC[R] Programmable System-on-Chip[TM], USB controllers, general-purpose programmable clocks and memories. Cypress also offers wired and wireless connectivity solutions ranging from its WirelessUSB[TM] radio system-on-chip, to West Bridge[TM] and EZ-USB[R] FX2LP controllers that enhance connectivity and performance in multimedia handsets. Cypress serves numerous markets including consumer, computation, data communications, automotive, industrial, and solar power. Cypress trades on the NYSE under the ticker symbol CY. Visit Cypress online at www.cypress.com. Cypress and the Cypress logo are registered trademarks, and MoBL-USB, West Bridge and Antioch are trademarks of Cypress Semiconductor Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. |
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