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By PURPLELEC | 05 July 2024 | 0 Comments

Docking station card reader chip solution

  In the design of docking stations, the key to integrating card reader functions lies in choosing the right chip solution. The following are some common card reader chip solutions on the market:
  1. MA8621: This is a USB 2.0 high-speed 3-port hub solution chip with an integrated SD card reader controller, commonly used in USB Type-C docking stations or bases. It not only provides USB hub functions, but also has built-in SD card reader control, which is suitable for scenarios where you need to expand the USB interface and read SD/TF cards at the same time.
  2. Genesys GL3224: This chip is used in many docking stations, specifically for external card reader functions, compatible with a variety of high-speed memory cards including SD and TF, and supports up to 2TB of memory card capacity reading and writing. Suitable for docking station products that require high-speed data transmission and large-capacity memory card support.
  3. HS8836AB: Although it is mainly used as a USB 2.0 hub chip, it can also be used in the design of docking stations to provide one-to-four USB port expansion capabilities. Although it does not directly integrate the card reader function, it can be used in conjunction with other card reader chips when building a multi-function docking station including a card reader.
  4. CS5266 + MA8621 combination: This is a popular low-cost solution. CS5266 is responsible for Type-C to HDMI and USB PD functions, while MA8621 provides USB HUB function and SD/TF card reader support, together realizing Type-C to HDMI+PD+USB3.0+USB2.0*2+SD/TF seven-in-one docking station design.
  5. LDR6282: Suitable for Type-C multi-function docking station, supports PD3.0 protocol, realizes dual C port blind plug-in and Nintendo Switch game console video expansion and other functions. Although it mainly focuses on PD and interface expansion, the versatility it supports indirectly promotes the integration of other functions such as card readers.
  When choosing a card reader chip solution, factors to consider include the card reader's compatibility, speed, power consumption, cost, and whether it is easy to integrate into the overall docking station design. The above solutions have their own strengths and can be selected based on specific product requirements.

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