VL811+ USB 3.0 Hub Controller (B2)
Data Sheet
VL811+ (B2)
USB 3.0 Hub Controller
March 11
th
, 2013
Revision 1.01
VIA Labs, Inc.
www.via-labs.com
7F, 529-1, Zhongzheng Rd.,
Xindian District, New Taipei City 231 Taiwan
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886-2-2218-1838
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VL811+ USB 3.0 Hub Controller (B2)
Revision History
Rev
0.95
0.96
1.00
Date
9/20/2012
10/31/2012
1/30/2013
Initial
TS
TS
TS
Note
Added Q4S Package Option
Added Ordering Information
Added B2 Silicon Revision. Updated USB-IF Certification
Information, Updated Core Voltage at 1.2V, Updated Pinout for
Q4S Package
Updated Pin Descriptions for VL811-Q4S
1.01
3/11/2013
TS
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VL811+ USB 3.0 Hub Controller (B2)
Contents
VL811+ System Overview ......................................................................................................... 4
Rapid Charging over USB in Detail.............................................................................................. 5
Product Features / QFN-88
................................................................................................... 6
Pinout..................................................................................................................................... 7
Pin List ................................................................................................................................... 8
Pin Descriptions ....................................................................................................................... 9
Signal Type Definition....................................................................................................... 9
USB 3.0 Interface ............................................................................................................ 9
USB 2.0 Interface .......................................................................................................... 10
Analog Command Block .................................................................................................. 10
Side Band signal and Miscellaneous ................................................................................. 11
Test Pin ........................................................................................................................ 12
Power and Ground ......................................................................................................... 12
Product Features (QFN-48)
................................................................................................. 13
Pinout................................................................................................................................... 14
Pin List ................................................................................................................................. 15
Pin Descriptions ..................................................................................................................... 16
Signal Type Definition..................................................................................................... 16
USB 3.0 Interface .......................................................................................................... 16
USB 2.0 Interface .......................................................................................................... 16
Analog Command Block .................................................................................................. 17
Side Band signal and Miscellaneous ................................................................................. 17
Test Pin ........................................................................................................................ 17
Power and Ground ......................................................................................................... 18
Electrical Specification ............................................................................................................ 19
General Reflow Profile Guidelines. ............................................................................................ 22
Package Mechanical Specifications (QFN-88) ............................................................................. 23
Package Top Side Marking & Ordering Information ..................................................................... 24
Package Mechanical Specifications (QFN-48) ............................................................................. 25
List of Figures
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– VL811+ Block Diagram .............................................................................................. 4
– VL811+ Pin Diagram (QFN-88) ................................................................................... 7
– VL811-Q4S Pin Diagram (QFN-48) ............................................................................ 14
– Illustration of SPI Flash Interface Timing – (1) ........................................................... 21
– Illustration of SPI Flash Interface Timing – (2) ........................................................... 21
–Reflow .................................................................................................................... 22
– Mechanical Specification – QFN 88L 10x10x0.85 mm Package ...................................... 23
–Package Top Side Marking ......................................................................................... 24
– Mechanical Specification –QFN 48 6x6x0.85 mm Package ............................................ 25
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VL811+ USB 3.0 Hub Controller (B2)
VL811+ System Overview
VIA Lab’s VL811+ is an advanced USB 3.0 Hub controller featuring low power consumption and
comprehensive USB Charging support without the need for external charger ICs. The VL811+ employs an
advanced CMOS process and supports USB power management, allowing for improved power-efficient
operation. The custom in-house USB PHY gives VL811+ excellent signal integrity characteristics and
improved backwards compatibility. VL811+ also features a flexible firmware architecture, providing a
framework for custom functions as well as advanced feature support, in addition to in-field updates.
VL811+ based 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, VL811+ 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, motherboard on-board hub, and USB hub compound
devices.
With well-planned pinout and a high level of integration, VL811+ 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. VL811+ is available in a 4-port configuration utilizing the QFN 88L package (10x10x0.85 mm) which
is pin-compatible with VL810/VL811, and is also available in a 2-port configuration utilizing the QFN 48L
(6x6x0.85 mm) package.
Figure 1 – VL811+ Block Diagram
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VL811+ USB 3.0 Hub Controller (B2)
Rapid Charging over USB in Detail
3 Concepts of Rapid Charging over USB:
Rapid Charging over USB enables charging of devices at rates in excess of baseline USB
standards.
The current limit of USB 2.0 is 500mA for configured devices, and the current limit of
USB 3.0 is 900mA for configured devices. Depending on the device, Rapid Charging
implementations typically feature current limits between 1000mA to 2000mA.
It is the Host/Hub’s responsibility to advertise Rapid Charging capabilities, and it is the
Device’s responsibility to recognize and determine the Rapid Charging capabilities of the
Host/Hub port it is connected to.
Since Rapid Charging over USB allows charging at rates in
excess of USB spec, this detection mechanism is necessary to ensure safe and reliable operation,
and can prevent situations where a device requests more current than what a host/hub port can
supply. Also, this implies that Rapid Charging will only occur when both Host/Hub and Device
supports it.
The rate at which a device charges is dependant upon the device.
This means that the
device must determine the host/hub port’s capabilities to determine which charging mode to use.
Also, the rate at which a device charges can vary depending on the status of the device. For
example, some devices only charge at their maximum rate when the battery is nearly depleted.
When the battery is nearly full, they may switch to a trickle-charge mode. The Host/Hub
rapid-charging port has no control over this behavior.
Supported USB Charging Modes
SDP
– Standard Downstream Port
This is a typical USB 2.0 or USB 3.0 port and does not explicitly support Rapid USB Charging. SDP is
constrained to the current limits as defined in the USB 2.0 or USB 3.0 spec which are 500mA and 900mA
respectively. While the actual current limit is enforced by the polyfuse or power-switch providing
current-limiting functionality for the downstream port, most USB devices will not draw more than 500mA
or 900mA under USB 2.0 or USB 3.0 modes.
CDP
– Charging Downstream Port
CDP is defined in the USB Battery Charging Specification 1.2 and enables devices that are able to
correctly recognize CDP to simultaneously function as a USB device while drawing up to 1.5A for Rapid
Charging when connected to the downstream port of a USB Host or Hub that advertises CDP capability.
DCP
– Dedicated Charging Port
DCP is defined in the USB Battery Charging Specification 1.2 and has been in use on an unofficial basis
prior to the official USB Battery Charging Specification. DCP is a dedicated charging mode, so when a
device is charging under DCP, regular USB operations such as data transfer to the device are not
supported.
Special Modes
Various vendors such as Apple, RIM, Motorola, etc may employ different detection mechanisms
compared to other USB devices and thus, may enter Rapid Charging under the previously mentioned
charging modes. VL811+ supports an auto detection mechanism that provides charging for the majority
of devices.
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