NEC μPD720200 first generation controller
It looks like a battle of conquering the standard USB 3.0 was won by NEC, which brings us this first generation of the new controller. The name or code μPD720200, SuperSpeed USB chip that is capable of speeds up to 5 Gb / sec (625 MB / sec).In comparison, USB 2.0 transfer speeds reach only 480 Mb / sec (60 MB / sec) and USB 1.1 12 Mb / sec (1.5 MB / sec). But it keeps compatibility with older devices, even USB 1.0.Thus the USB interface can be used for devices which need a width of banda more generous, and will not limit design speed HDD or SSD external sites.NEC is expected to start series production in June 2009 and to reach a level of 1 million units per month until September 2009. μPD720200 a price would be $ 15.
