USB 3 Transceiver

[engr_joni_ee]

I found two USB 3 Transceivers to interface with FPGA. I am wondering which one is better then the other or if there exist even better choice for USB 3 Transceivers to interface with FPGA ?

1-Texas Instruments TUSB1310 - USB 3.0 Transceiver - cost 20 USD
2-Infineon CYUSB3014-BZXC - cost 30 USD

 

[KlausST]

Hi,

better? Which is a better car?

If you ask about "better" you have to say in which regard.
Almost every thing is better in one way but worse at another way.

In your case it may be: price, software effort, hardware effort, noise, current consumption, part count, PCB space, temperature range, availability ... and much more.

Klaus

 

[engr_joni_ee]

I am considering reliability and it's usage in radiation environment. I guess software/hardware would be almost the same when it comes to USB 3 protocol.

 

[D.A.(Tony)Stewart]

best prices is $10 https://www.win-source.net/products/detail/cypress-semiconductor-corp/cyusb3014-bzxc.html

What USB3 targets are you considering? Flash or SSD?
Performance ? under what conditions, what are your expectations?

 

[Techguy01]

1-Texas Instruments TUSB1310 - USB 3.0 Transceiver - cost 20 USD

As I can check it is available for a lesser price, please check it here: https://partstack.com/p/texas-instruments/tusb1310zay/1011372814

 

[D.A.(Tony)Stewart]

Not recommended for new designs but <$10 in volume

TUSB1310AZAYR​

 

[engr_joni_ee]

I have checked with TI, they don't have the IBIS-AMI model for TUSB1310. How about CYUSB3014-BZXC. Do we have IBIS AMI model available for that chip ?

 

[Jotrin]

I found two USB 3 Transceivers to interface with FPGA. I am wondering which one is better then the other or if there exist even better choice for USB 3 Transceivers to interface with FPGA ?

1-Texas Instruments TUSB1310 - USB 3.0 Transceiver - cost 20 USD
2-Infineon CYUSB3014-BZXC - cost 30 USD

Great question! I've tinkered with both the Texas Instruments TUSB1310 and the Infineon CYUSB3014-BZXC in my FPGA projects, so I can give you some insights. The TUSB1310 is a solid choice if you're looking for a cost-effective solution. It’s relatively straightforward to interface with most FPGAs, and at $20, it’s a bargain for USB 3.0 capabilities. It's well-documented, which can save you a ton of time during development. However, it might require a bit more finesse in getting everything set up perfectly due to its more basic feature set.

On the other hand, the Infineon CYUSB3014-BZXC is pricier at $30, but it comes packed with features that can make your life a lot easier, especially if you're dealing with complex applications. Its high-speed data transfer capabilities and robust support can be real game-changers. The added cost might be worth it if you need the extra reliability and support for high-speed data transfers. If you're interested in exploring this transceiver further, you can check out more details here.

Let me share a quick story from my own experience. I was once working on a high-speed data acquisition project that needed to handle real-time video feeds. Initially, I used the TUSB1310 due to its cost-effectiveness. However, I ran into some bottlenecks with the data rate and stability. After switching to the Infineon CYUSB3014-BZXC, not only did the stability improve, but the ease of integration with my FPGA setup saved me countless hours of debugging and testing. The extra cost ended up being justified by the smoother development process and more reliable performance.

So, in short, if budget is a constraint and you’re okay with potentially spending more time fine-tuning, go with the TUSB1310. But if you’re aiming for a more hassle-free setup and can afford the extra $10, the CYUSB3014-BZXC might be the better investment. Happy coding!

 

[engr_joni_ee]

Thanks Jotrin.

Have you worked with the custom PCB having USB 3 Transceivers and FPGA on it or you have found breakout cards for TUSB1310 and CYUSB3014-BZXC ?

In your opinion if increasing cost is not a problem then CYUSB3014-BZXC can be chosen for better performance and stability.