Product Overview
The VL813-Q7 is a SuperSpeed USB 3.0 hub controller from VIA Labs, Inc. (VLI), a leading supplier of USB connectivity solutions. The VL813 is a 4-port USB 3.0 hub controller that integrates all necessary functions for a USB 3.0 hub implementation, including SuperSpeed (5 Gbps), High-Speed (480 Mbps), Full-Speed (12 Mbps), and Low-Speed (1.5 Mbps) support on both upstream and downstream ports.
Packaged in a 76-pin QFN (Q7 suffix) package measuring 9 mm × 9 mm with 0.4 mm pitch, the VL813 features VIA Labs’ in-house designed USB 3.0 PHY with advanced CMOS technology for low power consumption and high signal integrity. The device supports full USB 3.0 hub compliance including hub class requests, multiple TT (Transaction Translator) architecture for USB 2.0 traffic, and various low-power management modes including U0, U1, U2, U3, and selective suspend.
The VL813-Q7 integrates a 5V to 3.3V/1.2V DC-DC converter, reducing external component count and BOM cost. It also features integrated battery charging (BC1.2) support on downstream ports, allowing connected devices to charge at higher currents when the hub is in standby or when only the charging function is needed. The device operates from a single 5V supply and supports both self-powered and bus-powered hub configurations, making it highly versatile for a wide range of USB hub applications.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| USB Specification | USB 3.0 SuperSpeed (5 Gbps) |
| Hub Configuration | 1 upstream port + 4 downstream ports |
| Speed Support | SuperSpeed (5Gbps), High-Speed (480Mbps), Full-Speed (12Mbps), Low-Speed (1.5Mbps) |
| Controller Architecture | Single-chip USB 3.0 hub controller |
| USB PHY | Integrated USB 3.0 PHY (SuperSpeed + USB 2.0) |
| Transaction Translator | Multiple TT (Multi-TT) for full USB 2.0 bandwidth |
| Power Management | U0, U1, U2, U3, selective suspend, USB LPM |
| Battery Charging | BC1.2 CDP/DCP support on downstream ports |
| Supply Voltage | 5 V (single supply, with internal regulators) |
| Integrated Regulators | 5V to 3.3V and 5V to 1.2V DC-DC converters |
| Package | QFN-76 (Q7), 9 x 9 mm, 0.4 mm pitch |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 70°C (commercial) / –40°C to 85°C (industrial option) |
| Host Interface | I²C/SMBus for configuration and firmware |
| LED Control | Integrated LED indicators for port status |
Features
- USB 3.0 SuperSpeed compliant, 5 Gbps data transfer rate
- Four downstream SuperSpeed USB 3.0 ports
- Full backward compatibility with USB 2.0/1.1/1.0
- Multi-TT (Transaction Translator) architecture
- Integrated USB 3.0 PHY and USB 2.0 PHY
- Single 5 V supply with integrated DC-DC converters
- Integrated battery charging (BC1.2 CDP/DCP)
- Supports both self-powered and bus-powered modes
- Low power consumption with USB 3.0 LPM support
- UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol) compatible
- Port status LED drivers (per-port activity indicators)
- I²C/SMBus interface for configuration and control
- Built-in firmware with customizable PID/VID
- Customizable with external SPI flash (optional)
- 76-pin QFN package, 9 × 9 mm footprint
- RoHS compliant and lead-free
Applications
- Standalone USB 3.0 hubs and docking stations
- Monitor and display USB hubs
- Keyboard and monitor integrated hubs
- Laptop and PC motherboard USB expansion
- USB-C docks and adapters
- External storage enclosures with hub
- Industrial USB hubs and kiosks
- TV and set-top box USB ports