TUSB8041ARGCT Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The TUSB8041ARGCT is an active USB 3.0 hub controller manufactured by Texas Instruments, designed for interface applications requiring multi-protocol support including USB, GPIO, I2C, and SMBus connectivity. This component is classified as an Interface IC and is currently in Active product status. The device is packaged in a 64-VQFN (9x9) configuration with exposed pad and supplied in Tape & Reel (TR) format. Substitute parts are identified based on matching electrical specifications, mechanical compatibility, and compliance certifications to ensure direct functional equivalence in system designs.

Substiute Parts

TUSB8041ARGCT

Texas InstrumentsIn Stock: 1113TUSB8041ARGCT Datasheet

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TUSB8041RGCR

Texas InstrumentsIn Stock: 47172TUSB8041RGCR Datasheet

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TUSB8041RGCT

Texas InstrumentsIn Stock: 1964TUSB8041RGCT Datasheet

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TUSB8042RGCT

Texas InstrumentsIn Stock: 1903TUSB8042RGCT Datasheet

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Key Parameters

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

Substitute parts for the TUSB8041ARGCT are identified through strict parametric matching across the following critical criteria:

Electrical Equivalence: All substitute parts operate at identical supply voltages (1.1V, 3.3V) and support the same USB 3.0 protocol with matching interface capabilities (USB, GPIO, I2C, SMBus).

Mechanical Compatibility: All substitute parts utilize the identical 64-VQFN (9x9) package with exposed pad configuration, ensuring direct PCB footprint compatibility.

Compliance & Certification: All substitute parts maintain ROHS3 compliance, REACH Unaffected status, and identical Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL 3, 168 Hours), meeting the same regulatory and environmental requirements.

Packaging Format Variations: Substitute parts are available in Cut Tape (CT) & Digi-Reel® format, differing only in supply packaging from the main part's Tape & Reel (TR) format. This distinction affects logistics and handling but does not impact electrical or mechanical performance.

Base Product Variants: The TUSB8041 and TUSB8042 base product numbers represent functional variants within the same controller family, both meeting the specified interface and protocol requirements.

Parameter Comparison

Engineering Selection Recommendations

All listed substitute parts maintain Active product status with identical compliance certifications (ROHS3 Compliant, REACH Unaffected), confirming long-term availability and regulatory alignment. Selection between TUSB8041ARGCT and its substitutes should be based on packaging format requirements and inventory availability. The TUSB8041RGCR and TUSB8041RGCT variants offer equivalent electrical and mechanical performance with alternative supply packaging. The TUSB8042RGCT represents a functional variant within the same controller family, maintaining all specified interface and protocol requirements. All parts are suitable for direct substitution in applications requiring USB 3.0 hub controller functionality with multi-protocol interface support.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can TUSB8041RGCR be used as a direct replacement for TUSB8041ARGCT? A: Yes. Both parts share identical electrical specifications (1.1V, 3.3V supply), USB 3.0 protocol support, interface capabilities (USB, GPIO, I2C, SMBus), and mechanical package (64-VQFN 9x9). The difference is packaging format: TUSB8041ARGCT is supplied in Tape & Reel (TR) format, while TUSB8041RGCR is supplied in Cut Tape (CT) & Digi-Reel® format. PCB footprint and electrical performance are identical.

Q: What is the difference between TUSB8041 and TUSB8042 base product numbers? A: Both TUSB8041 and TUSB8042 are hub controller variants within the same product family. Both support identical USB 3.0 protocol, interface types (USB, GPIO, I2C, SMBus), package configuration (64-VQFN 9x9), and compliance certifications. The base product number distinction indicates functional variants, but all specified electrical and mechanical parameters remain equivalent.

Q: Are all substitute parts RoHS compliant? A: Yes. All listed parts, including TUSB8041ARGCT, TUSB8041RGCR, TUSB8041RGCT, and TUSB8042RGCT, are ROHS3 Compliant and REACH Unaffected, meeting identical regulatory requirements.

Q: Does packaging format affect electrical performance? A: No. Packaging format (Tape & Reel vs. Cut Tape & Digi-Reel) affects only logistics, handling, and supply chain considerations. Electrical specifications, interface capabilities, and mechanical footprint remain identical across all substitute parts.

Q: What is the Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL) requirement? A: All parts maintain MSL 3 (168 Hours), indicating identical moisture sensitivity and storage requirements. This specification applies uniformly across TUSB8041ARGCT and all substitute parts.