Altera has expanded its intellectual property (IP) portfolio with the introduction of a USB 2.0 Hi-/Full-Speed device controller from System Level Solutions (SLS).
It is comprised 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 development kits.
It is now practical for full- and hi-speed USB device controllers to replace older RS232 ports in consumer, medical, industrial, storage applications.
The core 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 this partner core, SLS has maintained that the USB 2.0 device controller is protocol compliant.
The USB 2.0 package is available immediately. Multiple licensing options are available starting with a project license for $5,000.