USB 2.0 peripheral controller with enhanced security for biometrics and robotics introduced by Infineon
Summary points:
- EZ-USB FX2G3 USB 2.0 peripheral controller is designed for secure connectivity in industrial, medical, and biometric devices.
- Integrated crypto engine and high-bandwidth DMA subsystem enable secure data transfers as fast as 480 megabits per second with 1024 kilobytes of on-chip SRAM.
- Compact 8-by-8-millimeter package targets embedded applications such as robotics, automation, imaging systems, and biometric authentication devices.
MUNICH – Infineon Technologies AG in Munich is introducing the EZ-USB FX2G3 next-generation USB 2.0 peripheral controller for industries that require secure connectivity. The FX2G3 is designed to deliver robust security, and advanced power efficiency for USB devices.
EZ-USB FX2G3 controllers include Serial Communication Blocks (SCB), a crypto engine for enhanced security, and a high-bandwidth data subsystem that facilitates DMA data transfers from LVCMOS input to USB output at speeds to 480 megabits per second. An integrated 1024 KB SRAM is integrated.
EZ-USB FX2G3 is suitable for biometric systems like fingerprint recognition or facial authentication; medical devices like portable diagnostic tools, imaging systems, and patient monitoring; and industrial systems like robotics and automation.
EZ-USB FX2G3 comes in a 104-pin LGA package that measures 8 by 8 millimeters. For more information contact Infineon Technologies online at https://www.infineon.com/products/universal-serial-bus/usb-2-0-peripheral-controllers/ez-usb-fx2g3-usb-2-0-peripheral-controller.
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