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SparkFun USB-C Host Shield

SKU: DEV-21247 Brand: Sparkfun

The SparkFun USB Host Shield contains all of the digital logic and analog circuitry necessary to implement a USB peripheral/host controller with Arduino...

$66.15 AUD, inc GST

$60.14 AUD, exc GST

Available with a lead time
Expect dispatch between Dec 30 and Jan 02

Quantity Discounts:

6-12 $58.34 (exc GST)
12+ $57.13 (exc GST)

The SparkFun USB-C Host Shield contains all of the digital logic and analog circuitry necessary to implement a USB peripheral/host controller with your Arduino. This means you could use your Arduino to interface with and control any USB 2.0 compatible device - thumb drives, digital cameras, BT dongles, and much more!

This version updates the USB Type-A connector to a USB-C connector and provides users with the option to power the shield from the 5V or VIN pins. The USB-C female connector also supplies 5V as any normal USB (downward facing) port would.

A four-wire serial interface is used to communicate with the host controller chip, so the shield connects the Arduino's hardware SPI pins (D10-13) to the MAX3421E. All SPI signals are sent through a hex converter to step them down to 3.3V.

Get Started with the SparkFun USB-C Host Shield Guide

Features

MAX3421E USB Controller

Provides USB Host and Peripheral Functionality
- USB 2.0 Specification: 12Mbps (full-speed)
Operating Voltage: 3.0 - 3.6V
Supply Current:
- 45mA (max)
- 8.7mA (idle)
- 30 - 60µA (suspend)
SPI Clock Speed: 0 - 26MHz
Operating Temperature: -40 - +85°C

Arduino Shield

Arduino R3 Footprint
- SPI Pins:
  - SCK: D13
  - POCI: D12
  - PICO: D11
  - CS: D10
- INT: D9
- GPX: D8
- RST: D7
Reset Button (for Arduino Board)
Switches:
- On/Off
- Power Input: VIN or 5V
USB-C Female Connector
- Configured for Host Applications
- Supply Current:
  - Limited by Power Input
  - CC1 and CC2 (56kO pull-ups)

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