Implementing USB with Microchip

Universal Serial Bus (USB)

Originally intended as a replacement for serial and parallel connections on a PC to connect mice, keyboards, and printers, Universal Serial Bus (USB) has grown to become a common interface in many embedded industrial, medical, automotive, and consumer applications. Microchip’s USB solutions are designed to support the growing needs of these markets with a full complement of robust, highly-integrated USB Microcontrollers (MCUs) and external controllers.

The Microchip USB portfolio is now expanded to include High-Speed (HS) and SuperSpeed (SS) USB hubs, along with standalone USB transceivers, switches, and bridges to Flash media and graphics. Also included is a family of products that provide high-speed battery charging capability supporting the new USB IF specifications. In short, these new USB-certified products bring assured USB interoperability to your embedded designs.

Microchip University

• Introduction to USB 2.0
• USB2 Hub Fundamentals
• USB Device Applications with MPLAB Harmony USB Stack
• Developing USB Host Applications with MPLAB Harmony USB Stack

Learn More

• Getting Started with USB on SAM MCUs Using MPLAB® Harmony v3
• USB Hosts
• USB Hubs
• USB Device
• USB Cables and Connectors
• How USB Works
• Endpoints
• Frames 
• Transactions
• Transfer Types
• Descriptors
• Device Classes
• Enumeration
• Control Commands
• Reset, Suspend, Resume
• USB Speeds and Specifications
• Full Speed
• High Speed
• Detecting a High-Speed USB Device
• SuperSpeed
• SuperSpeed Plus
• Nomenclature and Features
• Alternate Mode
• Power Delivery
• Battery Charging with USB
• USB FAQs