Microchip, Controller IC, 1-Channel 35 Mbps, 3.3V, USB 2.0, 3.3 V, 36-Pin QFN

USB224x USB 2.0 Multi Format SD/MMC & MS Flash Media Controllers

The USB224x family of devices from Microchip are high-speed USB 2.0 flash media card controllers that provide an ultra-fast Interface between a host USB controller and popular flash media cards. Offered is the flexibility to choose independent or simultaneous access to a wide selection of flash media readers. These devices provide secure memory format options via internal memory and are capable of high-performance throughput with new formats such as Memory Stick PRO-HG.
USB224x devices integrate a USB 2.0 device transceiver, a fast 8051 microprocessor and Memory Stick™ (MS), Smart Media™ (SM) and Secure Digital (SD) controllers in a single chip. These ICs are well-suited for performance-intensive Microsoft® Windows Vista® applications such as ReadyBoost™.

Features

• Optimized for Hi-Speed performance and versatility
• Supports Smart Media™/xD-Picture Card™, Memory Stick™/Memory Stick PRO™/Memory Stick PRO-HG™ and MultiMediaCard™/Secure Digital interfaces
• Capable of high-performance throughput > 35MB/s with new Hi-Speed formats – MS PRO-HG
• Well-suited for PC applications utilizing Microsoft® ReadyBoost™ to improve system performance
• Secure memory format options supported via internal memory
• Supports individual or any combination of sockets

Typical Applications

• Desktop/Notebook PCs
• Multi-function Printers
• Digital TVs
• Monitors
• Consumer Audio/Video Devices
• Stand-alone Flash Media Reader/Writers
• Digital Picture Frames
• Media Players
• Set-top Boxes
• Gaming Consoles
• Automobile/Home Audio Systems
• Industrial Applications

USB (Universal Serial Bus) - Microchip