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Team,
I have a customer looking to adopt an interface, and they have some questions concerning USB
- This is a strange question but will ask anyway. Is there any reason why any USB type connector could not be used in a non-USB type interface connection scheme? For example, if I use UART serial Interface and use type-c USB connector. Has TI done this in the past with any non-USB type applications? Meaning, used a USB type connector for something other than USB?
- USB serial interface appears costly to implement and UART serial is more cost effective since it is an onboard resource for most MCU’s. We were contemplating using a USB type connector for mating purposes only and implement UART serial so device would be perceived as high tech if someone were to just visually inspect the device. Obviously, we would not be market device with connector as USB interface. Anyone I could talk with regarding this concern? We don’t want to use a USB type connector in this manner if issues are abundant. Thought maybe TI has been through this process before and might have an opinion.
- Our device is cost sensitive so we are looking at options for serial interfaces. We would prefer to implement a true USB interface. What does TI have to offer for implementing USB interfaces? Our initial research is pointing to MCU’s that have ability to operate with an OS like Linux, so we have a USB driver available and don’t have to develop one. We currently use a Sitara processor in one of our products that uses USB interface. However, Sitara processor is not cost effective for project. What options are available from TI to implement USB interface?
