Infineon Releases USB 20Gbps Industrial Reference Design
The design enables 20Gbps data transmission and 36W power delivery over 5-meter passive cables for industrial AI vision systems.
Updated on Oct. 16, 2026 in Semiconductors
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Infineon Technologies has announced a new PCI Express reference design for USB 20Gbps connectivity. The card integrates ASMedia and Infineon controllers to enable high-speed data transfer and power delivery for industrial applications.
Why it matters
This design addresses the critical signal integrity challenges of transmitting 20Gbps data over long passive cables, which has been a barrier for industrial AI-based camera deployment. By incorporating integrated power delivery, it simplifies hardware requirements for complex vision systems.
The design features a PCI Express Gen4 x4 interface, supporting 20Gbps data throughput and 36W of power delivery per port, with support for 5V/3A and 12V/3A profiles across two USB-C ports.
The players
Infineon Technologies
A German semiconductor manufacturer known for its power management, automotive, and industrial sensor silicon portfolios.
ASMedia
A high-speed interface controller developer that provides host and bridge silicon for USB and PCI Express connectivity.
The details
The reference design relies on the ASMedia ASM4242 USB4 host controller to manage data traffic and the Infineon EZ-PD CCG7 USB Power Delivery controller for power profile negotiation. This combination ensures signal integrity over passive cabling up to 5 meters in length. By consolidating power management, the design eliminates the necessity for external power supplies in industrial camera installations.
Timeline
Infineon announced the reference design on October 16, 2026.
The Tech Race
This development moves beyond standard consumer-grade USB implementations by adapting high-speed data transfer for industrial environments. It positions Infineon to secure a stronger footprint in the industrial AI camera market, directly competing with specialized, higher-latency industrial bus solutions.
Engineers and industrial designers can use this reference design to develop camera and sensor systems that maintain 20Gbps connectivity over 5-meter distances. The integration of power delivery allows for more compact setups by removing the need for auxiliary power units in lab and factory environments.
The takeaway
The move demonstrates a focus on enabling industrial-scale AI vision through robust, long-range connectivity hardware. Interested parties should monitor upcoming industry trade shows for the release of production-ready cards based on this Infineon architecture.
Further reading
For broader trends in hardware design and chip connectivity, explore our coverage in Semiconductors.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Electropages.
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