FL5001

FL5001 USB 3.1 Type-C 4-Port Hub

FL5001 is a 4-port, configurable and efficient SuperSpeed USB Hub Controller that supports Type-C connector functionality on the upstream (US) port and on up to 2 of the 4 downstream (DS) ports.  FL5001 features innovative battery charging features and fast (3A) charging. It is compliant with the SuperSpeed, Hi-Speed, and Full-Speed, and Type-C specifications and is backward compatible to all USB 3.0, USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 applications.

Features

• Type-C Connector Support: US port and up to two of the 4 DS ports can be configured to use the industry new Type-C connector.  Each port can also be configured for legacy connectors.

• Fast 3A Charge: No extra components needed for basic Type-C functionality including 3A Battery Charge   (BC) support.

• Split Port Link?: Can be programmed independent (per port) for direct wire of USB2.0 and USB3.0 devices in embedded applications.

• Cascading Mode: Use a single crystal and easily cascade to create a 7-port/10-port hub.

• Self-Charging?: Emulate a dedicated charging port (DCP) to provide charging even when the US Port is disconnected.

• Smart BC: Automatically engage/disengage DCP/Emulation mode and dynamically support fast-charge of Apple, Samsung Galaxy, and any device complaint with BC 1.2/1.1.

• Easy design in: Without firmware (No need SPI flash) and can provide user customization by external EEPROM.

• Small Footprint: Package size of QFN 88 pin 10x10mm

• Reduced BOM: Integrated LDO Regulator, integrated Type-C reversibility muxes and control functionality