MAX3421E USB Peripheral/Host Controller with SPI Interface

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The MAX3421E USB peripheral/host controller contains the digital logic and analog circuitry necessary to implement a full-speed USB peripheral or a full-/low-speed host compliant to USB specification rev 2.0. A built-in transceiver features ±15kV ESD protection and programmable USB connect and disconnect. An internal serial interface engine (SIE) handles low-level USB protocol details such as error checking and bus retries. The MAX3421E operates using a register set accessed by an SPI™ interface that operates up to 26MHz. Any SPI master (microprocessor, ASIC, DSP, etc.) can add USB peripheral or host functionality using the simple 3- or 4-wire SPI interface.

The MAX3421E makes the vast collection of USB peripherals available to any microprocessor, ASIC, or DSP when it operates as a USB host. For point-to-point solutions, for example, a USB keyboard or mouse interfaced to an embedded system, the firmware that operates the MAX3421E can be simple since only a targeted device is supported.

Internal level translators allow the SPI interface to run at a system voltage between 1.4V and 3.6V. USB-timed operations are done inside the MAX3421E with interrupts provided at completion so an SPI master does not need timers to meet USB timing requirements. The MAX3421E includes eight general-purpose inputs and outputs so any microprocessor that uses I/O pins to implement the SPI interface can reclaim the I/O pins and gain additional ones.

The MAX3421E operates over the extended -40°C to +85°C temperature range and is available in a 32-pin TQFP package (5mm x 5mm) and a 32-pin TQFN package (5mm x 5mm).

Key Features

Applications/Uses

Microprocessor-Independent USB Solution
Software Compatible with the MAX3420E USB Peripheral Controller with SPI Interface
Complies with USB Specification Revision 2.0 (Full-Speed 12Mbps Peripheral, Full-/Low-Speed 12Mbps/1.5Mbps Host)
Integrated USB Transceiver
Firmware/Hardware Control of an Internal D+ Pullup Resistor (Peripheral Mode) and D+/D- Pulldown Resistors (Host Mode)
Programmable 3- or 4-Wire, 26MHz SPI Interface
Level Translators and V_L Input Allow Independent System Interface Voltage
Internal Comparator Detects V_BUS for Self-Powered Peripheral Applications
ESD Protection on D+, D-, and VBCOMP
Interrupt Output Pin (Level- or Programmable-Edge) Allows Polled or Interrupt-Driven SPI Interface
Eight General-Purpose Inputs and Eight General-Purpose Outputs
Interrupt Signal for General-Purpose Input Pins, Programmable Edge Polarity
Intelligent USB SIE
Automatically Handles USB Flow Control and Double Buffering
Handles Low-Level USB Signaling Details
Contains Timers for USB Time-Sensitive Operations so SPI Master Does Not Need to Time Events
Space-Saving Lead-Free TQFP and TQFN Packages (5mm x 5mm)

	Cameras
	Custom USB Devices
	Desktop Routers
	Embedded Systems
	Instrumentation
	Medical Devices
	Microprocessors and DSPs
	MP3 Players
	PDAs
	PLCs
	Set-Top Boxes

Key Specifications: USB Controllers

Part Number

Supply Voltage (V)

Supply Current (max) (mA)

Host Speed (Mbps)

Peripheral Speed (Mbps)

SPI Clock (MHz)

Features

Level Translator Range (V)

RoHS Available

Package

Smallest Available Package (max w/pins) (mm²)

Operating Temp. Range (°C)

Price^**

MAX3421E

3.3

12/1.5

0 to 26

•	Integrated Controller

•	Integrated Transceiver

•	USB Certified

1.4 to 3.6

Yes

THIN QFN/32
TQFP/32

-40 to +85

$3.60 @ 1k

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Notes:
^**This pricing is BUDGETARY, for comparing similar parts. Prices are in U.S. dollars and subject to change. Quantity pricing may vary substantially and international prices may differ due to local duties, taxes, fees, and exchange rates. For volume-specific prices and delivery, please see the price and availability page or contact an authorized distributor.