Data Sheet
VL210
USB 3.0 Hub Controller
1 Port USB3.0 and 3 Ports USB2.0
March 31, 2014
Revision 0.80
VIA Labs, Inc.
www.via-labs.com
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VL210 USB 3.0 Hub Controller
Revision History
Revision No.
0.56
0.60
0.80
Draft Date
Dec. 16. 2013
Jan. 13. 2014
Mar. 31. 2014
History
Preliminary Engineering Draft Release.
Updated Feature List to reflect ACA Charging Support
Initial
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Correct the typo.
Correct the TID.
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VL210 USB 3.0 Hub Controller
Contents
Product Feature ................................................................................................................................................................. - 4 -
VL210 System Overview ..................................................................................................................................................... - 5 -
Rapid Charging over USB in Detail ...................................................................................................................................... - 6 -
Pinout ................................................................................................................................................................................ - 7 -
Pin List ............................................................................................................................................................................... - 8 -
Pin Descriptions ................................................................................................................................................................. - 9 -
Signal Type Definition .................................................................................................................................................... - 9 -
USB 3.0 Interface ........................................................................................................................................................... - 9 -
USB 2.0 Interface ........................................................................................................................................................... - 9 -
Analog Command Block ............................................................................................................................................... - 10 -
Power and Ground....................................................................................................................................................... - 10 -
Test Pin ........................................................................................................................................................................ - 10 -
Side Band signal and Miscellaneous............................................................................................................................. - 11 -
Electrical Specification ..................................................................................................................................................... - 12 -
Timing Requirements for SPI Flash ................................................................................................................................... - 13 -
General Reflow Profile Guidelines .................................................................................................................................... - 15 -
Package Mechanical Specifications (QFN-48) ................................................................................................................... - 16 -
Package Top Side Marking & Ordering Information .......................................................................................................... - 17 -
List of Figures
Figure 1 – VL210 Block Diagram ......................................................................................................................................... - 5 -
Figure 2 – VL210-Q4 QFN-48 Package Pin Diagram ............................................................................................................. - 7 -
Figure 3 - Illustration of SPI Flash Interface Timing – (1) ................................................................................................... - 14 -
Figure 4 - Illustration of SPI Flash Interface Timing – (2) ................................................................................................... - 14 -
Figure 5 - Reflow .............................................................................................................................................................. - 15 -
Figure 6 - Mechanical Specification: QFN-48 6x6x0.85 mm Package ................................................................................. - 16 -
Figure 7 - Package Top Side Marking ................................................................................................................................ - 17 -
List of Tables
Table 1 – VL210 QFN-48 Package Pin List ............................................................................................................................ - 8 -
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VL210 USB 3.0 Hub Controller
Product Feature
VL210:
Super-Speed USB Hub Controller – 1 Port USB3.0 and 3 Ports USB2.0
● USB 3.0 Compliant
– Compliant to Universal Serial Bus 3.0 Specification Rev 1.0, including Hub errata
– Compliant to Universal Serial Bus Specification Revision 2.0
– Supports simultaneous Super-speed(SS), high-speed (HS), full-speed (FS) traffic, and low-speed (LS) traffic
– Four down-stream ports, one up-stream port
– In-house USB PHY employs advanced CMOS process for low power consumption
– Supports USB Low-Power States such as Ux states and Selective Suspend
● Full Sideband Signal Support
– Supports either individual mode or gang mode operation for power enable and over current detection on
down-stream ports
– Supports LED status indicators with automatic or manual control via GPIO per down-stream port
– 2x GPIO, reserved for special functions
● Comprehensive USB Battery Charging Support
– Supports USB Battery Charging Specification v1.2 (SDP, CDP, DCP)
– Adds Support for Vendor Specific Charging Modes eg. Apple, RIM, etc.
– Supports YD/T 1591-2009
– Supports “Sleep Charging” (DCP + Apple Mode)
– Supports charging across all down-stream ports, depending on configuration
– Supports charging on upstream port to USB Host via USB Battery Charging ACA Configuration
● Physical
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QFN 48L green package (6x6x0.85 mm)
● Certification (TBD)
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Earned USB 2.0 USB-IF certification
Earned USB 3.0 USB-IF certification TID# 330000050
Passed Windows HCK Logo for Windows 8, RT
● Applications
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Standalone USB hub.
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Desktop/Notebook motherboard on-board hub
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Desktop front panel hub
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Notebook/Ultrabook Docking Station / Port Replicator
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USB hub compound device with keyboard, mouse, display, etc.
● Platform and Operating System Support
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Standalone USB hub
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Desktop/Notebook motherboard on-board hub
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Desktop front panel hub
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Notebook/Ultrabook Docking Station / Port Replicator
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USB hub compound device with keyboard, mouse, display, etc
● Misc
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Optimized for Low Power consumption
Integrated 5V to 3.3V LDO and 5V to 1.2V Switching Regulators
3.3 V and 1.2 V power supply
PLL embedded with external 25MHz crystal
Support external SPI flash for firmware upgrade
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VL210 USB 3.0 Hub Controller
VL210 System Overview
VIA Lab’s VL210 is a 4 generation advanced USB 3.0 Hub controller featuring a simplified port configuration. VL210 features
four downstream ports: a single USB 3.0 and three USB 2.0 ports, each with comprehensive USB Charging without the need
for external charger ICs. The VL210 employs an advanced CMOS process for greatly reduced power consumption and fully
supports USB power management and low-power states. The custom in-house USB PHY gives VL210 excellent signal integrity
characteristics under a variety of channel conditions and now supports improved USB EMI profile support including the new
2.4GHz Radio Friendly mode. VL210 features a highly flexible firmware architecture, providing a framework for custom
functions as well as advanced feature support in addition to in-field updates.
VL210 hub devices work under Windows, Mac OS X, and various Linux kernels without additional drivers. Since USB 3.0 hubs
do not require additional drivers, VL210 is also compatible with non-x86 devices and platforms that support USB hub
functions such as smart phones, tablets, and set-top boxes. It is well suited for all USB hub applications such as stand-alone
USB hubs, Notebook/Ultrabook docking stations/port-replicators, desktop PC front panel, 2-in-1 convertible Tablets, and USB
hub compound devices.
With well-planned pinout and a high level of integration, VL210 based devices enjoy easy layout and simplified BOM. Full
sideband signal pins are available for showing power enable, over current, GPIO, and LED status control. The SPI interface
supports external EEPROM/Flash ROM which can be updated over USB. VL210 is available in QFN 48L package (6x6x0.85
mm).
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Figure 1 – VL210 Block Diagram
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