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TUSB8041

TITUSB8041

Texas Instruments
A widely used USB 3.0 hub controller option for multiport SuperSpeed designs.
NRND3,890 in stock

Overview

The TUSB8041 is a four-port USB 3.0 (SuperSpeed) hub controller designed for high-performance and power-efficient multiport expansion. It supports simultaneous SuperSpeed and Hi-Speed/Full-Speed connections and includes an integrated Multi Transaction Translator for legacy USB 2.0 performance. The device is highly configurable via I2C, SMBus, or an external EEPROM to customize VID/PID and port behavior.

Why Choose This Part

It offers significant flexibility with support for per-port or ganged power switching and customizable configuration through OTP ROM or I2C. The hub provides a 128-bit UUID for unique device identification and includes a clock input supporting standard 24-MHz crystals, simplifying the BOM.

Applications

Desktop and Laptop Docking Stations
Provides reliable four-port expansion for peripherals including high-bandwidth storage and imaging devices.
Industrial Embedded PC Modules
Adds robust USB 3.0 connectivity to SBCs or carrier boards in temperature-controlled industrial environments.
Smart Monitors and Digital Signage
Integrates directly into displays to provide user-accessible high-speed peripheral ports.
USB Battery Charging Stations
Supports CDP and DCP modes, including Chinese Telecommunications Industry Standard YD/T 1591-2009, for charging mobile devices.

Key Specifications

Function Hub Controller
Protocol USB
Interface USB, GPIO, I2C, SMBus
Standards USB 3.0
Package / Case 64-VFQFN Exposed Pad
Voltage - Supply 1.1V, 3.3V
Operating Temperature 0degC ~ 70degC
Supplier Device Package 64-VQFN (9x9)

Getting Started

Designers can evaluate the chip using the TUSB8041EVM evaluation module. Configuration is typically handled via an external I2C EEPROM or by pulling specific pins high/low for hardware-strap selection. Ensure the thermal pad of the 64-VQFN package is properly soldered to a large ground plane for adequate heat dissipation.

TUSB8041 Family

Part NumberDifferenceStock
TUSB8041RGCT Cut Tape RGCT 88

Also Consider

CYUSB3304 (HX3) IFXInfineon Technologies - Offers advanced power management features and is a common alternative for high-performance USB 3.0 hub designs.