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AU9368 USB Multi-LUN Flash Card Reader Controller V1.19W
Official Release_ Public
1.0 Introduction
1.1. Description
The AU9368 is an integrated single chip memory card reader controller specially
designed for notebook, hand-held and other PC peripheral devices, which require
fewer components for small PCB area. It supports a widely used flash memory card
such as CF, MD, SMC, xD Picture Card, MS, MS Pro, MS Duo, SD and MMC. It can be
used as removable storage disks in enormous data exchange applications between
PC and PC or PC and various consumer electronic appliances.
The AU9368 reads digital content saved on memory card that user captured with the
portable device such as notebook, digital camera, MP3 player, PDA and mobile
phone… etc. In addition, AU9368 allows user to transfer information such as data,
graphics, texts or digital images from one electronic device to another quickly and
easily. Furthermore, AU9368 integrates power switch function; manufacturers can
use fewer components in their product design.
With AU9368, user’s experience will be also further enhanced by the Plug-and-Play
nature built into latest operation systems such as Windows 2000/XP and Mac OS X.
1.2. Feature
Support USB v1.1 specification and USB Device Class Definition for Mass
Storage, Bulk-Transport
Support CF
、
SD
、
MS
、
MS PRO
、
MS Duo
、
MS ROM Format
、
MMC
、
SMC
、
xD-Picture
Card Format Specification and Microdrive device
Work with default driver from Windows ME, Windows XP, Mac OS 9, and Mac
OS X. Windows 98, Windows 2000 are supported by vendor driver from
Alcor.
Ping-pong FIFO implementation for concurrent bus operation
Support multiple sectors transfer to 4GB to optimize performance
Support optional external EEPROM for VID, PID and string customization
Integrated power switch and power management circuit for each slot to
reduce the BOM cost in PCB and meet USB power consumption requirement
during suspend with card in the slot.
CPU Runs at 30MHz, built-in 480MHz PLL
Built-in 3.3V regulator
64-pin LQFP package
Lead-free package available
