TUSB8041RGCR - 4-Port USB 3.0 Hub 5Gbps | Texas Instruments
MPN: TUSB8041RGCR β Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $6.12 | $6.12 |
| 10 | $5.55 | $55.50 |
| 100 | $4.95 | $495.00 |
| 500 | $4.45 | $2,225.00 |
| 1,000 | $4.05 | $4,050.00 |
Drop-in alternatives for TUSB8041RGCR β same package, pin-to-pin compatible. Different-package parts requiring PCB rework are excluded.
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TUSB8041RGCR Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Function | 4-Port SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Hub Controller |
| USB Standard | USB 3.0 (SuperSpeed 5 Gbps) |
| Number of Downstream Ports | 4 |
| Data Rate | 5 Gbps per port |
| Backward Compatibility | USB 2.0 Full Speed / High Speed |
| Supply Voltage (Core) | 1.1 V |
| Supply Voltage (I/O) | 3.3 V |
| Configuration Interface | GPIO, I2C, SMBus |
| Operating Temperature (TUSB8041) | 0C to 70C |
| Operating Temperature (TUSB8041I) | -40C to 85C |
| Package | 64-pin VQFN (RGC), 9x9 mm, exposed pad |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Packaging | Tape & Reel (R suffix) |
| Reference Unit Price | From $6.12 (LCSC, as of 2026-09-03) |
TUSB8041RGCR 64-pin vqfn (rgc), 9x9 mm, exposed pad Pin Configuration Guide
Complete pinout information for TUSB8041RGCR (64-pin vqfn (rgc), 9x9 mm, exposed pad package). This digital IC includes GPIO, communication interfaces (UART, SPI, I2C), and power pins. Refer to the manufacturer datasheet for alternate pin functions and configuration options. Essential for embedded system design and PCB layout.
No detailed pinout data available for TUSB8041RGCR.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Safe Operating Area (SOA) & Thermal Characteristics
No official SOA curve available for this digital IC. Always operate within absolute maximum ratings specified in the datasheet. Ensure adequate cooling and derate as needed.
Typical Applications
TUSB8041RGCR is suitable for 6 applications: PC Motherboards and Docking Stations, Monitors and Displays with Integrated USB Hub, Industrial PCs and Embedded Controllers, External Storage and Multi-Drive Enclosures, Self-Powered and Bus-Powered Peripheral Hubs, Machine Vision and Camera Aggregation.
PC Motherboards and Docking Stations
The TUSB8041RGCR is widely used to expand a single USB 3.0 host port into four 5-Gbps downstream ports on motherboards and Thunderbolt/USB-C docking stations. Its 4-port integration with GPIO/I2C/SMBus configuration lets the platform BIOS set custom VID/PID and port mapping, while the 64-pin VQFN (RGC) 9x9 mm exposed-pad package keeps the high-speed differential routing compact near the connector field. Placed directly behind the host controller with short matched 90-ohm SuperSpeed pairs, the hub regenerates the 5-Gbps link so cable and connector losses do not accumulate. The SMBus interface allows the embedded controller to manage power states and port enable/disable during system sleep, improving platform-level power compliance without additional glue logic.
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Monitors and Displays with Integrated USB Hub
Monitors with built-in USB ports commonly use the TUSB8041RGCR to route USB 3.0 traffic received over the display's upstream cable to peripheral connectors on the monitor bezel. The hub's support of GPIO strapping simplifies firmware-free designs in cost-sensitive display products, while the I2C option allows the scaler MCU to reconfigure ports dynamically. Its 5-Gbps per-port SuperSpeed repeater maintains signal integrity across the additional PCB length inside the display chassis. Because the commercial grade covers 0C to 70C, it matches the internal thermal environment of consumer displays, and the same-footprint industrial TUSB8041IRGCR can be substituted without layout change for commercial-grade display variants intended for semi-industrial signage installations.
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Industrial PCs and Embedded Controllers
For industrial computers and embedded controllers needing multiple high-speed USB ports for cameras, storage, and commissioning tools, the industrial-grade TUSB8041IRGCR in the same 64-pin VQFN (RGC) footprint covers -40C to 85C. The hub's 5-Gbps SuperSpeed ports support machine-vision cameras and high-speed data loggers, while backward compatibility lets legacy USB 2.0 service tools share the same connectors. The SMBus configuration path integrates with the platform management bus, enabling port power control and fault reporting. Designers should place the hub close to the connector field with solid ground return through the exposed pad, and use per-port power switches to enforce the current budgets demanded by industrial USB subsystems.
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External Storage and Multi-Drive Enclosures
Multi-bay external SSD/HDD enclosures leverage the TUSB8041RGCR to expose four 5-Gbps ports behind a single upstream USB 3.0 connection. Although the upstream link aggregates traffic, the hub's transaction logic balances throughput across drives, and each port still sustains SuperSpeed bursts needed forJBOD-style access. The dual 1.1V/3.3V supply architecture reduces core power, helping passively cooled enclosure designs stay within thermal limits. The hub supports U1/U2 link power states, minimizing idle consumption in always-connected desktop storage. Enclosure designers typically pair the hub with USB attached SCSI (UAS) capable bridges per drive, using the hub's clean 5-Gbps retiming to avoid packet retries that would otherwise degrade sustained transfer rates in multi-drive concurrent workloads.
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Self-Powered and Bus-Powered Peripheral Hubs
Standalone USB hubs - desktop hubs, rack hubs, and KVM USB sections - are a primary application for the TUSB8041RGCR. For bus-powered designs, the hub enforces the USB 3.0 900 mA upstream budget, disabling or limiting downstream ports as required by the specification, while self-powered designs use an external adapter with per-port power switching for full 500-900 mA delivery per port. GPIO configuration supports firmware-free economy hubs, whereas I2C EEPROM configurations enable branded hubs with custom descriptors and LED behavior. The 64-pin VQFN (RGC) package integrates all four port transceivers, reducing BOM count versus discrete repeater approaches, and the commercial 0C to 70C grade suits typical indoor consumer operating environments with margin.
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Machine Vision and Camera Aggregation
Machine-vision systems frequently aggregate several USB3 Vision cameras into a single host interface, and the TUSB8041RGCR provides the four 5-Gbps SuperSpeed ports needed at the capture node. The hub's retimed 5-Gbps links preserve eye margin after the additional PCB and cabling of a camera breakout board, reducing CRC errors and frame drops that plague passive repeater designs. Industrial installations should use the pin-identical TUSB8041IRGCR for -40C to 85C coverage near motors and actuators. Designers must maintain strict differential-pair length matching and use the exposed-pad ground connection for low-inductance return paths; per TI datasheet guidance, keeping SuperSpeed stubs shorter than a few millimeters prevents reflections at these multi-gigabit edge rates.
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Engineering reference data for TUSB8041RGCR β comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | TUSB8041IRGCR | TUSB8041RGCT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Package | VQFN-64 (RGC) 9x9 mm | VQFN-64 (RGC) 9x9 mm - same | VQFN-64 (RGC) 9x9 mm - same |
| Brand | Texas Instruments | Texas Instruments | Texas Instruments |
| USB Ports | 4 downstream, USB 3.0 | 4 downstream, USB 3.0 | 4 downstream, USB 3.0 |
| Data Rate | 5 Gbps per port | 5 Gbps per port | 5 Gbps per port |
| Supply Voltage | 1.1 V / 3.3 V | 1.1 V / 3.3 V | 1.1 V / 3.3 V |
| Operating Temperature | 0C to 70C | -40C to 85C | 0C to 70C |
| Configuration Interface | GPIO / I2C / SMBus | GPIO / I2C / SMBus | GPIO / I2C / SMBus |
| Packaging Variant | Tape & Reel (R) | Tape & Reel (R) | Small Tape & Reel (T) |
Key Differentiators
- Single-chip 4-port integration (vs Discrete SuperSpeed repeater designs)
- Pin-identical industrial temperature option (vs TUSB8041IRGCR)
- Flexible configuration paths (vs GPIO-only hub controllers)
Design Notes
Route the SuperSpeed (SSTX/SSRX) differential pairs with 90-ohm differential impedance, length-matched within a few mils, and keep them as short as possible between the TUSB8041 and the connectors. Avoid stubs and layer transitions; when a transition is unavoidable, place a ground via adjacent to each signal via. The 5-Gbps edge rates make any unterminated stub longer than a few millimeters a reflection source that degrades eye margin and increases packet retries.
The TUSB8041 requires both 1.1V core and 3.3V I/O rails. Decouple each rail with a combination of bulk capacitance and 0.1 uF ceramics placed within 2 mm of the respective supply pins. Follow the datasheet power-sequencing guidance so the 1.1V rail reaches regulation before or with the 3.3V rail to keep the internal PLL and logic in a defined state at power-up. Filter the 1.1V rail from any upstream switching converter to avoid conducted noise coupling into the SuperSpeed transmitter.
Solder the exposed pad of the 64-pin VQFN (RGC) package to a solid ground plane using a pattern of vias under the pad - it is the primary ground return for all four SuperSpeed transceivers and must not be left floating. Divide the pad aperture into ~1 mm squares with 4-6 connecting vias to prevent solder wicking voids during reflow. Reference all high-speed pairs to an unbroken ground layer with no splits beneath the routing channel.
Configuration strapping is required: designs relying on default VID/PID can use GPIO straps, but any custom descriptor set needs an I2C EEPROM or an SMBus host loaded at power-up - a frequently missed item causing enumeration failures. Also verify the correct temperature grade ordering code: TUSB8041RGCR is 0C to 70C only; for enclosures that can exceed 70C near the hub, order the pin-identical TUSB8041IRGCR instead.
Compliance Information
Compliance status not stated in the provided verified web data; confirm on the TI.com product quality page. No automotive-qualified TUSB8041 variant is documented in the provided data.
