Synopsys USB Solution Passes USB-IF Certification
Synopsys has announced that its Designware Superspeed USB (USB 3.0) solution, including Controller and PHY IP, passed the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) Superspeed USB certification. To achieve certification, the IP must pass protocol, electrical and interoperability tests for Superspeed USB (USB 3.0, 5Gbps) and Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0, 480Mbps). Synopsys created a fully integrated USB 3.0 IP solution, optimising all speed modes into a single USB 3.0 solution. This implementation enables designers to reduce area, pin count and power compared to separate USB 2.0 and Superspeed USB-only designs. The integrated Designware Superspeed USB IP significantly lowers integration risk and effort by not requiring designers to manage two distinct USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 data paths in their system-on-chips (SoCs). Synopsys will be showcasing its certified Designware Superspeed USB IP solution at the Superspeed USB Developer's Conference in Taipei on 1-2 April, 2010. The USB device controller and P...