The USB224x family of devices from Microchip are high-speed USB 2.0 flash media card controllers that provide an ultra-fast interface between a host USB controller and popular flash media cards. Offered is the flexibility to choose independent or simultaneous access to a wide selection of flash media readers. These devices provide secure memory format options via internal memory and are capable of high-performance throughput with new formats such as Memory Stick PRO-HG.

USB224x devices integrate a USB 2.0 device transceiver, a fast 8051 microprocessor and Memory Stick™ (MS), Smart Media™ (SM) and Secure Digital (SD) controllers in a single chip. These ICs are well-suited for performance-intensive Microsoft® Windows Vista® applications such as ReadyBoost™.

Optimized for Hi-Speed performance and versatility
Supports Smart Media™/xD-Picture Card™, Memory Stick™/Memory Stick PRO™/Memory Stick PRO-HG™ and MultiMediaCard™/Secure Digital interfaces
Capable of high-performance throughput > 35MB/s with new Hi-Speed formats – MS PRO-HG
Well-suited for PC applications utilizing Microsoft® ReadyBoost™ to improve system performance
Secure memory format options supported via internal memory
Supports individual or any combination of sockets

Desktop/Notebook PCs
Multi-function Printers
Digital TVs
Monitors
Consumer Audio/Video Devices
Stand-alone Flash Media Reader/Writers
Digital Picture Frames
Media Players
Set-top Boxes
Gaming Consoles
Automobile/Home Audio Systems
Industrial Applications

USB (Universal Serial Bus) - Microchip