On Nov 5, 2005, at 7:28 AM, Mauricio Jancic wrote:

>>> What would be a good simple to use host USB controller?

Philips seems to have some of the few widely used parts capable of
adding USB host functionality to microprocessor systems.  I don't
know whether "simple to use" enters into it, though.  We ended up
licensing a software stack from them as well, and I don't know if
a host can get away with implementing only a small part of the USB
spec (ie only enough to talk to USB flash drives.)  I also don't know
whether the chips interface very well to small microcontrollers like
PICs.  You might be better off looking for a micro with integrated USB
host functions (powerquicc or dragonball?), or an OTS PC-like system.

BillW

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