Infineon’s EZ-USB™ FX20 Controller and EverProX 10-Meter Active Optical Cable Enable 20 Gbps Connectivity
Infineon Technologies AG and EverProX have collaborated to introduce a 10-meter-long USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Active Optical Cable (AOC) designed specifically for next-generation USB3 Vision cameras. Announced on September 30, 2026, this innovative solution supports blazing data transfer rates of up to 20 Gbps. It integrates Infineon’s EZ-USB™ FX20 peripheral controller technology with EverProX’s advanced active optical technology to deliver high-speed connectivity over an extended 10-meter range, while simultaneously supplying power to the connected camera through a single cable.
This AOC addresses critical limitations of conventional passive copper cables, which suffer from signal loss and restricted range. By utilizing optical fiber for high-speed data transmission, it ensures superior signal integrity over long distances. Concurrently, integrated copper conductors within the same cable carry power, simplifying camera installation and significantly reducing cable complexity in industrial systems that demand both high-speed data and power delivery.
The collaboration directly targets the evolving connectivity requirements of modern machine vision systems. As these systems advance towards higher resolutions, faster frame rates, and more sophisticated real-time image analysis, there's an increasing need for greater bandwidth, longer transmission distances, and enhanced flexibility in camera placement. This solution provides robust USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 performance over 10 meters, all while powering the camera via the cable, making it ideal for demanding industrial applications.
Infineon’s EZ-USB™ FX20 peripheral controller is central to enabling 20 Gbps USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 connectivity for machine vision cameras. It features high-bandwidth LVDS and LVCMOS interfaces for efficient data transfer between image-processing devices and the USB interface. The controller also includes integrated USB Type-C orientation detection and correction, high-capacity data buffering, and firmware support tailored for USB3 Vision applications, streamlining camera system development. The optical data path ensures high signal integrity and immunity to electromagnetic interference, making the solution highly suitable for electrically noisy industrial environments.
Source Link: Press Release
Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Product Type | USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Active Optical Cable (AOC) |
| Length | 10 meters |
| Max Data Rate | Up to 20 Gbps |
| Data Transmission | Optical fiber |
| Power Delivery | Integrated copper conductors |
| Controller | Infineon EZ-USB™ FX20 peripheral controller |
| AOC Technology | EverProX |
| Controller Interfaces | LVDS, LVCMOS |
| USB Features | USB Type-C orientation detection and correction |
Key Features
- USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Connectivity: Supports data transfer rates of up to 20 Gbps for machine vision cameras.
- Extended 10-Meter Reach: Delivers USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 performance over a 10-meter Active Optical Cable (AOC).
- Integrated Technologies: Combines Infineon’s EZ-USB™ FX20 peripheral controller with EverProX’s active optical technology.
- Optical Data Transmission: Utilizes optical fiber for high-speed data, overcoming signal loss and range limitations of passive copper cables.
- Combined Power and Data: Integrated copper conductors supply power through the same cable, enabling single-cable connectivity for cameras.
- High-Bandwidth Interfaces: The FX20 controller provides LVDS and LVCMOS interfaces for efficient data transfer.
- USB Type-C Orientation Handling: Includes integrated USB Type-C orientation detection and correction.
- High-Capacity Data Buffering: The controller incorporates robust data buffering capabilities.
- USB3 Vision Firmware Support: Offers firmware support specifically for USB3 Vision applications, aiding development.
- High Signal Integrity: The optical data path ensures high signal integrity across the entire cable length.
- EMI Immunity: Provides immunity to electromagnetic interference, suitable for noisy industrial settings.
- Flexible Camera Placement: Enables cameras to be positioned flexibly, away from host computers and image-processing equipment.
Applications
- Next-generation USB3 Vision cameras.
- Machine vision systems, including high-speed defect inspection, 3D imaging, and precision measurement.
- Medical imaging applications.
- Robotics and robotic work cells.
- AI-based visual analytics and Edge AI processing.
- Industrial environments such as factories, production lines, and laboratories.
- Systems requiring higher camera resolutions and faster frame rates.
Availability
The Infineon announcement provides links for further information about the EZ-USB FX20 controller and EverProX USB Active Optical Cable solutions, but it does not explicitly confirm stock status, a release date, or ordering availability.
