Parade Technologies Expands USB Hub Product Line with Enhanced Security Features

The PS5510 which is an updated version of the FL5500 USB hub controller featuring ultra-low power operation and hardware-accelerated secure firmware updates.

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Data Management, Semiconductor, Apps, Applications, Technology, Audio, Video, Software, Hardware, Billboard, System, USB4, HID, Marketing, SPI, GPIO, What's Up? (4 Non Blondes song), MPU, USB, QFN, Video game
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CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, NORTH AMERICA, TAIWAN
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PARADE TECHNOLOGIES, PARADE TECHNOLOGIES, LTD.
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TW:4966.TWO
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  • The PS5510 which is an updated version of the FL5500 USB hub controller featuring ultra-low power operation and hardware-accelerated secure firmware updates.
  • PS5510 is compliant with the USB 3.2 Specification and offers 5 SuperSpeed+ ports (1 up/4 down), each capable of providing 10Gbps data connectivity.
  • The upstream port and 2 downstream ports support the features required for USB-C connections while all of the ports may be used for legacy USB Type-A connections.
  • “Parade continues to show our dedication to supporting our customers with connectivity solutions that provide the right mix of features and performance,” said Jimmy Chiu, Executive VP of Marketing at Parade Technologies.


Parade Technologies, Ltd. (Taiwan OTC: 4966.TWO), a leading high-speed interface, video display, and touch controller IC supplier, today announced a new offering in its high-speed connectivity product category. The PS5510 which is an updated version of the FL5500 USB hub controller featuring ultra-low power operation and hardware-accelerated secure firmware updates.

PS5510 is compliant with the USB 3.2 Specification and offers 5 SuperSpeed+ ports (1 up/4 down), each capable of providing 10Gbps data connectivity. The upstream port and 2 downstream ports support the features required for USB-C connections while all of the ports may be used for legacy USB Type-A connections. One additional USB 2.0-only port is provided for an additional hard-wired device, often needed in the target applications.

With its ultra-low power operation and on-chip RSA/SHA-256 hardware to support secure in-field firmware upgrades, PS5510 is ideal for port expansion on USB4 and Thunderbolt™docking solutions as well as monitors and mini-docks/dongles. The on-chip MPU provides ample firmware space to handle whatever the application demands. Hardware support for embedded devices (HID, Billboard, etc) and both GPIO and standard interfaces (SPI, I2C) ensure both flexibility and performance.

“Parade continues to show our dedication to supporting our customers with connectivity solutions that provide the right mix of features and performance,” said Jimmy Chiu, Executive VP of Marketing at Parade Technologies. “By offering the PS5510 we are responding to the needs of our customers for a flexible and cost-effective hub with the latest features and proven compatibility.”

Availability

The PS5510 is offered in a 10x10mm QFN package. Samples are available now. Also available is the PS5510V for automotive applications as well as the pin-compatible PS5507(V), which offers the same features but without 10Gb/s support (max 5Gb/s).

About Parade Technologies

Parade Technologies, Ltd. is a leading supplier of mixed-signal ICs for a variety of increasingly used high-speed and display interface standards used in network and storage systems, computers, automotive, consumer electronics, and display panels. Parade is a fabless semiconductor company founded in 2005 and publicly listed on Taipei Exchange (TPEx) in 2011 (stock code: 4966). Parade’s portfolio of signal conditioning IC products serves the growing demand for high speed data integrity solutions for HDMI™, DisplayPort™, USB, and PCI Express interface applications.

Parade leverages its close relationships with market leading Tier-1 OEMs to develop ICs that enable competitive system capabilities. Parade is also a key contributor to industry standards development organizations. The company’s devices integrate proprietary technologies that offer superior signal integrity as well as improved system integration and power efficiency. As a result of the company’s “standards-plus” design philosophy, Parade ICs have been designed into products offered by nearly every leading computer and display vendor worldwide.

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