The is a high-performance, low-power USB bridge controller designed to bridge USB 3.2 Gen2 to either PCIe Gen3 x2 (NVMe) or SATA Gen3 . As of 2021, it established itself as the industry standard for "dual-protocol" M.2 SSD enclosures, solving many of the compatibility and overheating issues found in earlier bridge chips. Technical Specifications & Hardware Capabilities RTL9210B-CG
| Feature | RTL9210B | ASMedia ASM2362 | JMicron JMS583 | |---------|-----------|----------------|----------------| | PCIe lanes | Gen 3 x2 | Gen 3 x2 | Gen 3 x2 | | Integrated regulators | Yes (LDOs) | No (external) | Partial | | Typical power active | 1.8W | 2.8W | 2.2W | | Max throughput | 1050 MB/s | 1050 MB/s | 1000 MB/s | | Firmware updatable | Yes (SPI) | Yes | Yes | | 2021 price (10k units) | ~$3.80 | ~$4.50 | ~$3.20 | rtl9210b datasheet 2021
The RTL9210B is a USB-to-UART bridge controller chip that has gained significant attention in recent years due to its high performance, low power consumption, and compact design. This chip is widely used in various applications, including industrial control, automation, medical devices, and consumer electronics. The RTL9210B datasheet 2021 provides detailed information on the chip's architecture, functionality, and technical specifications, making it an essential resource for engineers, developers, and researchers. Realtek RTL9210B-CG The is a high-performance, low-power USB