USB224x
Ultra Fast USB 2.0 Multi-Format, SD/MMC,
and MS Flash Media Controllers
Datasheet
PRODUCT FEATURES
GPIO configuration and polarity
General Description
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Up to 8 GPIOs for special function use
One GPIO with up to 200 mA drive
The SMSC USB224x is a USB 2.0 compliant, Hi-Speed
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bulk only mass storage class peripheral controller intended
On board 24 MHz crystal driver circuit
Optional external 24 MHz clock input
Internal card power FET
for reading and writing to popular flash media from the xD-
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Picture CardTM (xD) , Memory Stick (MS), Secure Digital
(SD), and MultiMediaCardTM (MMC) families.
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200 mA
"Fold-back" short circuit protection
The SMSC USB224x is a fully integrated, single chip
solution capable of ultra high performance operation.
Average sustained transfer rates exceeding 35 MB/s are
possible if the media and host can support those rates. The
USB2244/44i includes provisions to read/write secure
media formats.
8051 8-bit microprocessor
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60 MHz - single cycle execution
64 KB ROM | 14 KB RAM
Supports a single external 3.3 V supply source; internal
regulators provide 1.8 V internal core voltage for
additional bill of materials and power savings
Optimized pinout improves signal routing which eases
implementation for improved signal integrity
General Features
Low pin count 36-pin QFN (6x6 mm) lead-free RoHS
compliant package
Flash Media Specification Compliance
USB2240/40i/41/41i
Secure Digital 2.0
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Targeted for applications in which single or "combo"
media sockets are used
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HS-SD, SDHC
TransFlashTM and reduced form factor media
Hardware-controlled data flow architecture for all self-
mapped media
Pipelined hardware support for access to non-self-
mapped media
Order number with “i” denote the products that support
the industrial temperature range of -40ºC to 85ºC
Support included for secure media format on a licensed,
customized basis
MultiMediaCard 4.2
1/4/8-bit MMC
Memory Stick Formats
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MS 1.43, Pro 1.02, Duo 1.10
Pro-HG Duo 1.01
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MS, MS Duo, HS-MS, MS Pro-HG, MS Pro
xD-Picture Card 1.2
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USB2244/44i: SD Secure
Software Features
USB2242/42i: Sony MagicGateTM
Customizable vendor specific data
Optimized for low latency interrupt handling
Reduced memory footprint
Hardware Features
Single chip flash media controller with
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USB2240/40i/41/4i: multiplexed interface for use with
“combo” card sockets
USB2242/42i: MS flash media reader/writer
USB2244/44i: SD/MMC flash media reader/writer
Applications
Flash media card reader/writers
Desktop and mobile PCs
Printers
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Consumer A/V and media players/viewers
SDIO and MMC Streaming Mode support
Extended configuration options
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Compatible with
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Microsoft VistaTM and Vista ReadyBoostTM
Windows XP, ME, 2K SP4
Apple Mac OSx
Linux Mass Storage Class Drivers
xD player mode operation
Socket switch polarities, etc.
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Media Activity LED
1.Bulk only is not applicable to USB2240/40i/41/41i.
2.xD-Picture Card is not applicable to USB2241/41i.
3.Only applicable to USB2240/40i/41/41i.
Revision 2.1 (02-07-13)
SMSC USB224x
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