Specifications
| Attribute | Value |
| Package | Tube |
| Series | EZ-USB FX2LP™ |
| ProductStatus | Obsolete |
| Applications | USB Microcontroller |
| CoreProcessor | 8051 |
| ProgramMemoryType | ROMless |
| ControllerSeries | CY7C680xx |
| RAMSize | 16K x 8 |
| Interface | I²C, USB, USART |
| NumberofI/O | 24 |
| Voltage-Supply | 3V ~ 3.6V |
| OperatingTemperature | 0°C ~ 70°C |
| MountingType | Surface Mount |
| Package/Case | 56-VFQFN Exposed Pad |
Overview
Description
The CY7C68013A-56LFXC is a high-performance USB 2.0 microcontroller from Cypress Semiconductor (now Infineon). It features an 8051-compatible core, 16KB of on-chip RAM, and integrated USB 2.0 transceiver, supporting full-speed (12 Mbps) and high-speed (480 Mbps) operations.
Key features:
- 56-pin QFN package (LFXC denotes lead-free).
- GPIF (General Programmable Interface) for flexible external peripheral interfacing.
- 4KB FIFO memory for efficient data buffering.
- I²C, UART, and SPI interfaces for connectivity.
- 3.3V operation with 5V-tolerant I/Os.
Commonly used in USB data acquisition, industrial control, and embedded systems, it simplifies USB integration while offering programmable logic for custom applications. Its low-power design and small footprint make it ideal for portable and space-constrained designs.
For detailed specs, refer to the datasheet or Infineon’s documentation.
Key features:
- 56-pin QFN package (LFXC denotes lead-free).
- GPIF (General Programmable Interface) for flexible external peripheral interfacing.
- 4KB FIFO memory for efficient data buffering.
- I²C, UART, and SPI interfaces for connectivity.
- 3.3V operation with 5V-tolerant I/Os.
Commonly used in USB data acquisition, industrial control, and embedded systems, it simplifies USB integration while offering programmable logic for custom applications. Its low-power design and small footprint make it ideal for portable and space-constrained designs.
For detailed specs, refer to the datasheet or Infineon’s documentation.
Equivalent
Equivalent products to the CY7C68013A-56LFXC (FX2LP USB microcontroller) include:
- FT600 (FTDI) – High-speed USB 3.0 FIFO IC.
- MAX3421E (Maxim) – USB peripheral controller.
- STM32F103 (STMicro) – ARM-based with USB support.
- PIC18F4550 (Microchip) – USB-capable microcontroller.
- EZ-USB FX3 (Cypress) – Successor with USB 3.0 support.
These alternatives vary in speed, features, and compatibility. For direct replacements, consider FX2LP variants (e.g., CY7C68013A-128AXC).
- FT600 (FTDI) – High-speed USB 3.0 FIFO IC.
- MAX3421E (Maxim) – USB peripheral controller.
- STM32F103 (STMicro) – ARM-based with USB support.
- PIC18F4550 (Microchip) – USB-capable microcontroller.
- EZ-USB FX3 (Cypress) – Successor with USB 3.0 support.
These alternatives vary in speed, features, and compatibility. For direct replacements, consider FX2LP variants (e.g., CY7C68013A-128AXC).
Pinout
The CY7C68013A-56LFXC is a 56-pin USB microcontroller from Cypress Semiconductor, featuring the EZ-USB FX2LP architecture.
Pin Count: 56 (56-pin QFN package).
Key Functions:
- USB 2.0 Full-Speed (12 Mbps) or High-Speed (480 Mbps) support.
- 8051 microcontroller with enhanced instruction set.
- 16-bit address & 8-bit data bus for external memory (up to 64KB).
- GPIF (General Programmable Interface) for flexible parallel data transfer.
- I²C & UART for serial communication.
- Four FIFOs for bulk/iso data transfer.
- Programmable clock output (30 MHz max).
Commonly used in USB-to-FPGA/ASIC bridging, data acquisition, and high-speed interfacing.
Pin Count: 56 (56-pin QFN package).
Key Functions:
- USB 2.0 Full-Speed (12 Mbps) or High-Speed (480 Mbps) support.
- 8051 microcontroller with enhanced instruction set.
- 16-bit address & 8-bit data bus for external memory (up to 64KB).
- GPIF (General Programmable Interface) for flexible parallel data transfer.
- I²C & UART for serial communication.
- Four FIFOs for bulk/iso data transfer.
- Programmable clock output (30 MHz max).
Commonly used in USB-to-FPGA/ASIC bridging, data acquisition, and high-speed interfacing.
Application
The CY7C68013A-56LFXC, a USB 2.0 microcontroller from Cypress, is widely used in:
- USB peripherals (keyboards, mice, printers).
- Data acquisition systems (sensors, test equipment).
- Industrial automation (control interfaces, PLCs).
- Embedded systems (FPGA/CPLD configuration, firmware updates).
- Medical devices (diagnostic tools, monitoring systems).
- Consumer electronics (gaming controllers, audio interfaces).
Its high-speed USB 2.0 (480 Mbps), GPIF (General Programmable Interface), and integrated 8051 MCU make it versatile for bridging and control applications.
- USB peripherals (keyboards, mice, printers).
- Data acquisition systems (sensors, test equipment).
- Industrial automation (control interfaces, PLCs).
- Embedded systems (FPGA/CPLD configuration, firmware updates).
- Medical devices (diagnostic tools, monitoring systems).
- Consumer electronics (gaming controllers, audio interfaces).
Its high-speed USB 2.0 (480 Mbps), GPIF (General Programmable Interface), and integrated 8051 MCU make it versatile for bridging and control applications.
Package
The CY7C68013A-56LFXC is packaged in a 56-pin Lead-Free Very Thin Quad Flat Pack (VQFN). This compact, surface-mount package measures 8mm x 8mm with a 0.5mm pin pitch, making it suitable for space-constrained designs. The "LF" indicates lead-free compliance, and "XC" denotes industrial temperature range support.
