GOWIN Semiconductor has released its fully self-developed USB 3.0/3.1 integrated FPGA solution, embedding both PHY and controller inside the GW5AT‑60 – eliminating the need for external bridge chips. The device holds USB‑IF certification (TID 16068) and supports 5Gbps (Gen1) and 10Gbps (Gen2) switchable on the same silicon – a rare dual‑rate capability in a domestic FPGA.
Single‑chip integration cuts PCB area by over 20%, reduces BOM cost, and removes high‑speed trace routing headaches. Signal integrity improves significantly as all transceiver paths stay internal, easing EMI compliance. Unlike common FPGA + external PHY designs, this fully domestic IP avoids foreign licensing risks and supply chain vulnerabilities – critical for government‑backed industrial and medical projects.
The USB IP supports software‑selectable Gen1/Gen2 with standard PIPE interface and 16 endpoints for concurrent multi‑stream transfers. Customers can launch 5Gbps products first, then unlock 10Gbps via firmware upgrade – same hardware, staged performance. Real‑world tests on the DK‑60K board show 7.5Gbps write / 6.8Gbps read at Gen2, and stable 3.5Gbps at Gen1 – ample for industrial cameras and 4K/8K video capture.
GOWIN delivers a complete turnkey package: PHY, controller, EDA tools, and seven reference designs covering bulk transfer, bandwidth test, and UVC video streaming. The IP is deeply integrated with Gowin EDA for drag‑and‑drop configuration. Development cycles shrink from 3‑6 months (typical multi‑chip path) to under two months – just call IP, set parameters, adapt reference design, and validate.
Power efficiency suits portable embedded devices. The FPGA still leaves ample logic for MIPI‑to‑USB, ISP, and signal preprocessing alongside USB operation. The GW5AT‑60 passed USB‑IF compliance on July 20, 2026, meeting Type‑C R2.4 and PD3.2 V1.1 standards, with native UVC driver‑free support across Windows, macOS, and Linux.
Target applications include industrial vision (8K inspection, 3D scanning), high‑speed data acquisition (ADC capture at >800MB/s for oscilloscopes), multi‑video ingest (4K/8K recorders), professional audio, and medical imaging (ultrasound, endoscopes) – all with a fully domestic supply chain.
ICgoodFind Takeaway:
An integrated USB PHY in a domestically designed FPGA slashes external parts and interface complexity – a practical boost for localization‑focused industrial and medical equipment.
