Friday, February 24th 2012
OEMs Ready USB3.0R-P2-PCIe Add-On Card Based On New Renesas Chipset
OEMs are readying USB 3.0 PCIe add-on cards based on the reference design "USB3.0R-P2-PCIe", which will be sold through several vendors such as Buffalo. These cards take advantage of the new Renesas μPD720202 chipset, which is known to be more cost-effective, faster, and power-efficient than the μPD720200A, which it succeeds. The μPD720202 features a 40% performance boost over previous generation, the card has a redesigned circuit that reduces electrical leakage when in power-saving mode, when the chip consumes about 4.5 mW. The card gives out two USB 3.0 ports, and draws power from a 15-pin SATA power connector, instead of 4-pin Molex or Berg connectors. The PCB is compact, half-height, and hence low-profile capable. Cards should include low-profile brackets.
Source:
PC Watch
6 Comments on OEMs Ready USB3.0R-P2-PCIe Add-On Card Based On New Renesas Chipset
Not sure what's news in this story though, as cards with both controllers have been on sale for quite some time already.
On modular PSU's i had to specially plug in those molex cables just for these cards.