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// USB Hub Topology

USB 2.0 Hub Topology

A USB 2.0 hub connects a single upstream port (to the host) with up to 7 downstream ports (to devices) in a star topology. Transaction Translators (TT) allow Hi-Speed and Full-Speed devices to coexist on the same hub.

// Specifications
Standard
USB 2.0 hub specification
Upstream Ports
1 (to host)
Downstream Ports
Up to 7
Speed
480 Mbps Hi-Speed
Transaction Translator
TT per hub or TT per port
Power
Bus-powered (100mA/port) or self-powered (500mA/port)
// Pin Reference Table
Pin Name Function Type
UP Upstream Port Connection to USB host or upstream hub BUS
DN1 Downstream Port 1 Connection to USB device 1 BUS
DN2 Downstream Port 2 Connection to USB device 2 BUS
DN3 Downstream Port 3 Connection to USB device 3 BUS
DN4 Downstream Port 4 Connection to USB device 4 BUS
VBUS VBUS 5V power distributed to ports PWR
GND GND Ground GND