UPD720211 - 2-Port USB 3.0 Hub Controller 5Gbps | Renesas
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UPD720211 Übersicht
A USB 3.0 hub controller is an interface IC that aggregates and fans out USB connectivity, sitting within the broader hierarchy of USB interface ICs -> USB hub controllers -> USB peripherals -> communication and connectivity semiconductors. It manages enumeration, power distribution, and protocol translation between an upstream USB port and multiple downstream ports, enabling a single host controller to serve several devices simultaneously.
Key features include full backward compatibility with all previous USB speeds - Low-Speed (LS, 1.5 Mbps), Full-Speed (FS, 12 Mbps), High-Speed (HS, 480 Mbps), and SuperSpeed (SS, 5 Gbps) - on each downstream port. The UPD720211 integrates an on-chip voltage step-down regulator equivalent to that of existing hub controllers, reducing external BOM count, and incorporates peripheral components required for rapid charging of tablets and smartphones. The QFN package is among the industry-leading small footprints for USB 3.0 hub controller chips, supporting compact motherboard layouts.
Technically, the device leverages Renesas' market-proven USB 3.0 interface design expertise combined with a market-proven USB 2.0 hub core, and is compatible with Renesas' industry-standard host controllers. This heritage delivers mature firmware behavior and interoperability across a broad ecosystem of host platforms.
Typical applications include desktop and laptop motherboards, docking stations, external multi-port USB hubs, industrial PCs, and set-top boxes requiring additional SuperSpeed ports with legacy-device support.
A key design consideration is thermal and power budgeting: because the integrated step-down regulator supplies the hub core, PCB copper area under the QFN exposed pad should be maximized for heat dissipation, and the 0C to +70C operating range must be respected in enclosure designs.
This page synthesizes distributor availability data, drop-in alternative analysis, and practical design notes not found in the manufacturer datasheet, adding unique value for sourcing and design engineers.
Drop-in-Alternativen für UPD720211 – gleiches Gehäuse, Pin-kompatibel. Bauteile mit anderem Gehäuse, die eine PCB-Überarbeitung erfordern, sind ausgeschlossen.
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UPD720211K8-711-BAL-A
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UPD720201
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UPD720211 Technische Daten
| Funktion | USB 3.0 hub controller |
| Number of Downstream Ports | 2 |
| USB Compliance | Universal Serial Bus Specification Revision 3.0 |
| Maximum Data Rate | 5 Gbps (SuperSpeed) |
| Supported USB Speeds | LS 1.5 Mbps / FS 12 Mbps / HS 480 Mbps / SS 5 Gbps |
| Backward Compatibility | Full backward compatibility with USB 2.0/1.1 |
| Gehäuse | 56-pin QFN (quad flat no-lead) |
| Betriebstemperatur | 0C to +70C |
| Integrated Regulator | On-chip voltage step-down regulator |
| Rapid Charging Support | Yes (peripheral components integrated for tablet/smartphone rapid charging) |
| Host Controller Compatibility | Renesas industry-standard USB host controllers |
| Montageart | Surface Mount |
| Schnittstellentyp | USB 3.0 (SuperSpeed + USB 2.0 hub core) |
| Ordering Part Number (Mouser listing) | UPD720211K8-611-BAL-M1-A |
UPD720211 56-pin qfn (quad flat no-lead) Pinbelegungsleitfaden
Pinbelegung für UPD720211 (56-pin qfn (quad flat no-lead)-Gehäuse). Pin-Nummerierung, Funktionen und Anschlussdiagramme sind im Herstellerdatenblatt definiert. Entnehmen Sie diesem den genauen Footprint und Lötrichtlinien.
Keine detaillierten Pinbelegungsdaten verfügbar für UPD720211.
Siehe die Datenblatt für die vollständige Pin-Konfiguration.
Typische Anwendungen
UPD720211 ist geeignet für 6 Anwendungs: Desktop and Laptop Motherboard USB Expansion, USB Docking Stations, Standalone Multi-Port USB Hubs, Industrial PCs and Embedded Systems, Set-Top Boxes and Consumer Entertainment Devices, Point-of-Sale and Retail Peripheral Hubs.
Desktop and Laptop Motherboard USB Expansion
The UPD720211 fits motherboard designs that must expand a host's USB capability beyond the chipset's native ports. Its two SuperSpeed 5 Gbps downstream ports add USB 3.0 connectivity while the fully backward-compatible LS/FS/HS support guarantees that legacy mice, keyboards, and flash drives enumerate without issue. The integrated step-down regulator means the hub core can be powered from a single rail, cutting the discrete power tree that older hub controllers required, and the 56-QFN package occupies minimal board area on crowded PCBs. Layout-wise, keep the SuperSpeed transmit/receive pairs length-matched and impedance-controlled at 90 ohms differential, and tie the exposed pad solidly to ground. Because it is compatible with Renesas industry-standard host controllers, integration effort on x86 platforms is minimal.
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USB Docking Stations
Docking stations benefit directly from the UPD720211's integrated rapid-charging peripherals: Renesas states the device incorporates the components required for rapid charging of tablets and smartphones, letting a dock charge a phone on the same port used for data synchronization. Each of the two downstream ports supports 5 Gbps SuperSpeed for external SSDs and displays, while backward compatibility to 12 Mbps FS and 1.5 Mbps LS covers keyboards and legacy peripherals attached through the dock. The on-chip voltage step-down regulator simplifies the dock's multi-rail power design, typically fed from a 12V adapter input. Designers should budget port power per the USB 3.0 specification (up to 900 mA per SS port) and provide adequate copper under the exposed pad, since commercial 0C to +70C ambient inside a dock enclosure can rise during simultaneous charging and data transfer.
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Standalone Multi-Port USB Hubs
For bus-powered and self-powered external USB hubs, the UPD720211 offers the industry's small-footprint leadership for USB 3.0 hub silicon, per Renesas, enabling compact hub enclosures. The two-port configuration suits portable and desktop hubs, and it can be cascaded or paired with a second UPD720211 to reach four ports while keeping two identical, interchangeably-sourced ICs in the BOM. Compliance with USB Specification Revision 3.0 at up to 5 Gbps ensures SuperSpeed throughput for each downstream port independently, and the market-proven USB 2.0 hub core delivers mature FS/HS protocol handling. The integrated step-down regulator removes an external buck converter, reducing hub PCB size and cost. Firmware/strap configuration should follow the reference circuit in datasheet R19DS0080EJ0300 Rev.3.00 to guarantee host enumeration across Windows, macOS, and Linux.
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Industrial PCs and Embedded Systems
Industrial PCs, panel PCs, and embedded controllers frequently need front-panel USB 3.0 ports for data extraction and peripheral attachment. The UPD720211's compatibility with Renesas industry-standard host controllers and its standards-compliant hub behavior mean it enumerates with generic OS hub class drivers - no vendor-specific drivers to maintain across OS updates, which matters for long-lifecycle industrial equipment. The 5 Gbps rate supports fast imaging from machine-vision cameras and high-speed data loggers, while LS/FS/HS backward compatibility handles HMI touch panels and legacy service interfaces. Note that the 611 ordering grade is rated 0C to +70C, so verify the enclosure ambient; use industrial-grade variants or thermal management if the environment exceeds commercial limits. The 56-QFN package with integrated regulator also reduces the carrier-board power design effort.
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Set-Top Boxes and Consumer Entertainment Devices
Set-top boxes, smart TVs, and media players use the UPD720211 to add external USB connectivity for flash drives, portable HDDs, and Wi-Fi dongles. Its SuperSpeed 5 Gbps support enables smooth playback of high-bitrate content from external storage, and full backward compatibility means consumers can attach older FS/HS devices without failures - a critical field-return consideration in consumer products. The 56-QFN package is among the smallest for USB 3.0 hub controllers per Renesas, fitting thin consumer mainboards, and the integrated step-down regulator runs from the set-top box's existing 5V or 3.3V rail with minimal external parts. The integrated rapid-charging capability also supports charging a paired smartphone or remote accessory from the same port, a differentiating consumer feature at negligible added cost.
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Point-of-Sale and Retail Peripheral Hubs
POS terminals and kiosks aggregate receipt printers (typically FS 12 Mbps), barcode scanners (HS 480 Mbps), and data sticks (SS 5 Gbps) on one host port - exactly the mixed-speed, multi-device scenario the UPD720211 addresses, since each of its two downstream ports independently supports LS through SS operation. The device's proven USB 2.0 hub core ensures reliable, low-latency enumeration of receipt printers during transaction-critical moments, while SuperSpeed links handle rapid end-of-day data offload. The integrated regulator and rapid-charging peripherals let the terminal top up a handheld scanner or tablet from the same hub silicon. Retail environments stay within the commercial 0C to +70C range, matching the 611-grade part. Compact 56-QFN packaging allows the hub function to sit on the POS mainboard rather than a separate module.
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Zusammenfassung der empfohlenen Produkte
Technische Referenzdaten für UPD720211 – Vergleich, Designhinweise und Compliance-Informationen.
Auswahlhilfe
Vergleich mit Alternativen
| Parameter | Dieses Produkt | UPD720211K8-711-BAL-A | UPD720201 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 56-pin QFN | 56-QFN - same footprint | 56-QFN family - verify pinout |
| Brand | Renesas Electronics | Renesas Electronics | Renesas Electronics |
| Downstream Ports | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Max Data Rate | 5 Gbps | 5 Gbps | 5 Gbps |
| USB Compliance | USB 3.0 Spec Rev 3.0 | USB 3.0 Spec Rev 3.0 | USB 3.0 Spec Rev 3.0 |
| Integrated Step-Down Regulator | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Wichtigste Unterscheidungsmerkmale
- Integrated rapid-charging peripherals (vs. UPD720201)
- Industry-leading small 56-QFN footprint (vs. UPD720201)
- Two ports vs four ports - honest trade-off (vs. UPD720201)
Designhinweise
Route the two SuperSpeed (SSRX/SSTX) differential pairs with 90-ohm differential impedance, length-matched within 5 mils, and keep them away from clock and switching-regulator nodes. The 56-QFN exposed pad must be soldered to a solid ground plane with an array of thermal vias - this is both the main heat-removal path (estimated: an exposed-pad QFN relies almost entirely on the PCB pour for theta_JA reduction) and the return reference for the 5 Gbps links. Refer to the application circuit in datasheet R19DS0080EJ0300 Rev.3.00 for the reference crystal and strap configuration.
The UPD720211 integrates a voltage step-down regulator equivalent to that of previous Renesas hub controllers, so a single supply rail can power the device - but verify input rail tolerance against the datasheet electrical characteristics, as the exact supply range was not captured in the verified data. Estimated: with two SS ports at up to 900 mA each per USB 3.0, a self-powered design must budget up to 1.8 A of downstream VBUS from the system 5V rail, independent of the IC's own core consumption. Provide bulk capacitance near the hub VBUS distribution points.
Respect the 0C to +70C operating range of the -611 ordering grade: inside sealed hub or dock enclosures, ambient near the IC can exceed room temperature by 20-30C during simultaneous charging and SuperSpeed traffic (estimated based on typical consumer enclosure thermal rise). Select the -711 grade variant if higher ambient is possible. Also confirm EEPROM/strap configuration matches the desired power mode (bus-powered vs self-powered) before first enumeration - misconfigured power mode is the most common field failure for hub designs.
Compliance-Informationen
Compliance data was not present in the verified web data retrieved 2026-10-19. Consult the Renesas product page or distributor environmental data before procurement.
