KS4PH – 4 Port USB 3.0 Hub Reference Product

Model: #KS4PH
Part: #KS-35306

Description

The KS4PH is a fully functional a four-port SuperSpeed USB (USB 3.0) hub based on Texas Instrument’s TUSB8041 device. It provides simultaneous SuperSpeed and high-speed / full-speed connections on the upstream port and provides SuperSpeed, high-speed, full-speed, or low-speed connections on the downstream ports. The hub design provides power control for each downstream port, over-current protection and supports battery charging modes for custom charging, CDP and DCP modes. The board will work with any operating system that has USB hub support built in and is used to evaluate system compatibility. No software is required to enable the device. See the “What you may need” section below for a list hardware to operate the KS4PH.

The KS4PH reference product was created in collaboration with Texas Instruments. This design has been tested to USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 standards. Reference Product documentation includes theory, components selection, simulation, bill of materials (BOM) and complete PCB schematic and layout files.

Applications

Computer systems
Docking stations
Monitors
Set-top boxes

Design Resources

TUSB8041 – 4 port USB Hub
TPD6E05U06 – ESD Diodes
TPS2003C – USB Power Switch
TPS2546 – USB Power Switch
LMR10510 – Voltage Regulator
TPS22910A – Load Switch

Hardware Features

Complete 4 port hub reference product featuring TUSB8041 USB hub controller
Incorporate both external USB charging port controllers and internal charging controllers
Supports operation as a USB 3.0 or USB 2.0 device
Meets USB battery charging specification revision 1.2 (BC 1.2)

What's Included

A fully functioning 4 port USB 3.0 hub
Open source reference product, schematics and layout, bill of materials upon request (Link)
No software is needed to enable the device
KS4PH User Guide (PDF)

What You May Need

Upstream host device
Power supply – 120VAC input, 5VDC at 3Amps output, 2.5mm center positive connector
USB cables similar to GC Electronics 45-1433-2 USB-A 3.0 Plug – 3.0 Micro B Plug – 2m

Product Support

For Ordering » Email Krypton Sales

For Customization or questions » Email Krypton Reference Design Team

For information on Texas Instrument’s IC (TUSB8041): Visit http://www.ti.com/product/tusb8041

For EVM test data: Visit http://www.ti.com/tool/tida-00288

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