SLS USB 2.0 Device Controller Solution

Posted by Ken Cheung in IP Core on Wednesday, August 1, 2007
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System Level Solutions (SLS) offers a complete USB 2.0 Hi-/Full-Speed Device Controller solution. The new solution is consists of a soft IP core, software and class drivers, and SLS's Snap-On PHY daughtercards. The daughtercards are designed for use exclusively with Altera (NASDAQ: ALTR) development kits. The USB 2.0 solution is available immediately. Project licenses start at $5,000. Multiple licensing options are available.

The implementation of communication protocols in FPGAs is expanding as designers recognize the increased flexibility and upgrade possibilities offered by this platform. SLS's USB 2.0 product is packaged to install as a component for the Altera SOPC Builder development tool. It features a core that is configurable for up to 16 endpoints with software and class drivers and hardware support for two PHY interfaces, including USB 2.0 Transceiver Macrocell Interface (UTMI) and UTMI+ Low Pin Interface (ULPI).

In addition to the physical deliverables of the core, SLS has ensured that the USB 2.0 device controller is protocol compliant. By proactively achieving compliance and interoperability, SLS is delivering reduced risk to its licensees.

Multiple versions of the SLS USB 2.0 solution are available, allowing designers to rapidly add the protocol flavor demanded by their application. Designers adding USB 2.0 as an additional peripheral in their Nios II embedded processor-based design can select the Avalon(R) interface version of the core from within SOPC Builder. A FIFO interface version is also available. Regardless of which version is chosen, system architects can download and evaluate a small, three-endpoint reference design for immediate design, simulation and programming of the combined development kit and PHY daughtercard even before the core is licensed.

More info:
» Altera Announces Complete USB 2.0 Device Controller Solution
» SLS USB 2.0 Device Solution
» Altera SOPC Builder

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