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7-Port USB 2.0 Hi-Speed Hub Controller
Key Features
• High performance, low-power, small footprint hub controller IC with 2, 3, 4, or 7 downstream ports (indicated by the "x" in the part number)
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• Fully compliant with the USB 2.0 specification
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• Enhanced OEM configuration options available through either a single serial I²C® EEPROM, or SMBus slave port
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• MultiTRAK - High-performance multiple transaction translator which provides one transaction translator per port
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• PortMap - Flexible port mapping and disable sequencing
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• PortSwap - Programmable USB differential-pair pin locations ease PCB design by aligning USB signal lines directly to connectors
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• PHYBoost - Programmable USB signal drive strength for recovering signal integrity using 4-level driving strength resolution
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• Full power management with individual or ganged power control of each downstream port
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• Fully integrated USB termination and pull-up/pulldown resistors
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• Supports a single external 3.3 V supply source; internal regulators provide 1.8 V internal core voltage
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• Onboard 24 MHz crystal driver, ceramic resonator, or external 24/48 MHz clock input
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• Customizable vendor ID, product ID, and device ID
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• 4 kilovolts of HBM JESD22-A114F ESD protection (powered and unpowered)
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• Supports self- or bus-powered operation
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• 36-pin QFN (6x6 mm)
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• 48-pin QFN (7x7 mm)
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• 64-pin QFN (9x9 mm)
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• USB251xi products support the industrial temperature range of -40°C to +85°C
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• Applications:* Mobile PC Docking Stations
• * LCD Monitors/TVs
• * PC Motherboards
• * Gaming Consoles
• * Multi-Function Printers
• * Cable/DSL Modems
• * Set-Top Boxes
• * DVD/CD-ROM/DVR
• * HDD Enclosures
• * Keyboards
• * KVM Switches
• * Server Front Panels
• * Point-of-Sale (POS) Systems
• * IP Telephony
• * Automobile/Home Audio Systems
• * Industrial
Description
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Microchip's USB251x is a family of versatile, cost-effective and power-efficient USB 2.0 hub controllers. Leveraging Microchip's innovative MultiTRAK technology that delivers industry-leading data throughput in mixed-speed USB environments, the USB251x family is designed for applications that demand low power and a small footprint without compromising on performance.
Well-suited for consumer and mobile applications, all members of the USB251x family are available in space-saving packages. The common 36-pin package shared among the 2/3/4-port hub controllers measures only 6x6mm and provides an ultra small footprint for space-constrained designs while allowing scalable port expansion from two to four ports. The 7-port USB2517 comes in a space-efficient 9x9mm 64-pin package.
Over 30 programmable features, including Microchip's unique PortMap, PortSwap, TrueSpeed and PHYBoost are designed to aid system designers in simplifying PCB layout and optimizing bill-of-material cost. For applications requiring extended operating temperature range, the USB251x i-temp series is designed to meet -40°C to 85°C industrial temperature requirements.
Microchip's complimentary and confidential [MicroCHECK](https://www.microchip.com/en-us/support/design-help/design-check-services) design review service, which offers insight from the initial concept to the final PCB layout, is available to customers who are using our products in their projects. You can confidently submit your design materials in a secure and private setting, and our expert engineers will provide individualized feedback to enhance your design. MicroCHECK design review service is subject to Microchip's [Program Terms and Conditions](https://www.microchip.com/en-us/support/design-help/design-check-services/design-check-services-program-terms-and-conditions) and requires a myMicrochip account.