USB Bridge Board
U2-IDE02-S
USB 2.0 to IDE (ATA/ATAPI) Bridge Board featuring Cypress CY7C68300-56PVC Bridge Controller

Introduction
U2-IDE02-S is an USB 2.0 to IDE(ATA/ATAPI) bridge board.
It implements a fixed-function bridge between one USB high-speed port and one IDE(ATA/ATAPI) based mass storage device port. The bridge adheres to the Mass Storage Class Bulk-Only Transport Specification (BOT) and is intended for self-powered device.
U2-IDE02-S implements a fixed function bridge between one USB port and one ATA or ATAPI based mass storage device port. This bridge adheres to the Mass Storage Class Bulk-Only Transport specification and is intended for self-powered devices.
The USB port of the U2-IDE02-S is connected to a host computer directly or via the downstream port of a USB hub. Host software issues commands and data to the U2-IDE02-S and receives status and data from the U2-IDE02-S using standard USB protocol.
The ATA/ATAPI port of the U2-IDE02-S is connected to a mass storage device. A 4Kbyte buffer maximizes ATA/ATAPI data transfer rates by minimizing losses due to device seek times.
The ATA interface supports ATA PIO modes 0, 3, and 4, and Ultra DMA modes 2 and 4. The device initialization process is configurable, enabling the U2-IDE02-S to initialize ATA/ATAPI devices without software intervention.
U2-IDE02-S implements a fixed function bridge between one USB port and one ATA or ATAPI based mass storage device port. This bridge adheres to the Mass Storage Class Bulk-Only Transport specification and is intended for self-powered devices.
The USB port of the U2-IDE02-S is connected to a host computer directly or via the downstream port of a USB hub. Host software issues commands and data to the U2-IDE02-S and receives status and data from the U2-IDE02-S using standard USB protocol.
The ATA/ATAPI port of the U2-IDE02-S is connected to a mass storage device. A 4Kbyte buffer maximizes ATA/ATAPI data transfer rates by minimizing losses due to device seek times.
The ATA interface supports ATA PIO modes 0, 3, and 4, and Ultra DMA modes 2 and 4. The device initialization process is configurable, enabling the U2-IDE02-S to initialize ATA/ATAPI devices without software intervention.
Benefits
- Enables quick penetration of USB 2.0 markets
- Complete backward compatibility
- Leverages ATA/ATAPI peripheral economies of scale
- supports both ATA and ATAPI devices by using the same firmware.
- Allows use of existing peripheral software applications
- Provides cost-effective solution for remote location of peripheral devices
- User friendly interface - Plug&Play and Ease of use
- Enables hot swappable peripherals
Technical Specification
USB 2.0 to IDE(ATA/ATAPI) Bridge Board:
- Complies with the USB-IF specifications for USB 2.0, the USB Mass Storage Class, and the USB Mass Storage Class Bulk-Only Transport.
- USB-IF Certified Compliant for USB 2.0 (Test ID Number: 40490119)
- Operates at High (480Mbps) or Full (12Mbps) speed.Uses one external serial EEPROM containing the USB device serial number, vendor and product identification data, and device configuration data.
- Support for ATA/ATAPI devices configured either as master or slave.
- ATA/ATAPI Interface Supports:
- Complies with T13's ATA/ATAPI-6 Draft Specification:
- PIO mode 0, 3, 4
- Multiword DMA Mode 2
- Ultra DMA mode 2, 3, 4
- Supports 48-bit addressing for large hard drives (>128GB).
- It translates ATAPI SFF-8070i commands to ATA commands for seamless integration of ATA devices with generic Mass Storage Class BOT drivers.
- Self Powered Mode Of Operation
Physical Dimensions
- 8.3cm x 3.38cm x 1.6cm
Description
- Only one key device onboard
* USB 2.0 to ATA/ATAPI Native Bridge chip: Cypress CY7C68300 - Enables quick penetration of USB 2.0 markets
- Complete backward compatibility
- Leverages ATA/ATAPI peripheral economies of scale
- Allows use of existing peripheral software applications
- Provides cost-effective solution for remote location of peripheral devices
- User friendly interface - Plug&Play and Ease of use
- Enables hot swappable peripherals
Hardware Requirements
- Desktop PC: with either a built-in USB (1.0 or 2.0) controller or an USB (1.0 or 2.0) to PCI Host Adapter equipped with a external USB port.
- Laptop PC: with either a built-in USB (1.0 or 2.0) controller or an USB (1.0 or 2.0) to CardBus PC Card equipped with a external USB port.
Operating System Requirements
- Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP/2003; MacOS 9.1 or higher; Linux
- Driver Requirements
- USB:
- No driver installation for Windows ME, 2000, XP, 2003, Mac OS and Linux.
- Driver available for Window 98 SE
- USB:
Kit includes
- Kit 1:
- U2-IDEI02-S Bridge Board
- CB-00072 (CB-000031) --- Y-Shape DC Power Cable (Red, Black, Black, Yellow) with three power connectors (one FDD like mini 4pin, one IDE big 4pin female plug and one IDE big 4pin male plug )
- Kit 2:
- U2-IDEI02-S Bridge Board
- CB-00072 (CB-000031) --- Y-Shape DC Power Cable (Red, Black, Black, Yellow) with three power connectors (one FDD like mini 4pin, one IDE big 4pin female plug and one IDE big 4pin male plug )
- CB-00256 (CB-U00025) -Ultra DMA100 Cable in length of 16 cm.
- Kit 3:
- U2-IDEI02-S Bridge Board
- CB-00072 (CB-000031) --- Y-Shape DC Power Cable (Red, Black, Black, Yellow) with three power connectors (one FDD like mini 4pin, one IDE big 4pin female plug and one IDE big 4pin male plug )
- CB-00256 (CB-000072) - Ultra DMA100 Cable in length of 16 cm.
- CB-00175 (CB-U00025) - A Plug -to- B Plug USB 2.0 cable in length of 1.0m
Packing list
under construction
| Q'ty | Carton size(cm) | N.W. | G.W. | Remark |
| NA | 65x40.8x28.5 | NA | NA | CT0001 |
| NA | 53.5x34x29 | NA | NA | CT0009 |
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