PLX unveils PCI Express-to-USB 2.0 host controller bridge
Sunnyvale, Calif.PLX Technology Inc. recently started to offer the OXPCIe200, a high-performance PCIe-to-USB 2.0 host controller bridge for industrial control, PC peripherals, ExpressCard modules, point-of-sale terminals, servers, communications systems, and embedded applications.
The OXPCIe200 advanced multi-port PCIe bridge offers serial connectivity consisting of two USB 2.0 host ports, SPI or SRAM interface, a 950 UART port, GPIOs and Rx/Tx FIFOs. The highly integrated device delivers up to 62.5Mb/s data throughput, while its advanced system management architecture substantially reduces CPU and system overhead. Other key features of the OXPCIe200 include a low power requirement of 300mW, a small footprint (9x9mm) Thin Array Plastic Package (TAPP), and support for industrial temperature.
Pricing: $7.65 each in volume.
Availability: Full production.
Datasheet: click here.
PLX Technology Inc., www.plxtech.com