The PL2771 USB 3.0 to SATA II-compliant bridge controller performs 5-Gbit data transfers. It also has an 8-bit processor that can be used to support versatile system applications such as one-button backup, power control, and other features for USB connection.
The device comes in a 48-pin QFN or 64-pin LQFP package, has a 30-MHz reference clock, and is hot-plug Serial ATA Rev.2.6 compliant. It runs on 1.2 V and supports a PWM and a SPI/I2 C master/slave interface. ($8.28 ea/100 — samples available now.)
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