Infineon Technologies AG (FSE: IFX / OTCQX: IFNNY), a global leader in USB semiconductor solutions, today announced a new PCI Express Gen 4 x4 add-on card reference design that addresses key barriers to USB 20 Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 2×2) adoption. Debuting at VISION Stuttgart 2026, the industry-first standalone reference design integrates ASMedia's ASM4242 USB4 host controller with Infineon's EZ-PD CCG7 USB Power Delivery (PD) controller to support robust, high-performance connectivity for machine vision systems.

A primary focus of this release is Infineon's continued effort to expand and mature the USB 20 Gbps ecosystem. This new reference design addresses signal integrity challenges over longer distances and complex power requirements by enabling reliable data transmission over 5-meter passive USB cables, which is important for industrial environments where cameras are often mounted far from the host PC.

The reference design features two USB-C ports, each supporting USB 20 Gbps data transfer and USB Power Delivery up to 36 W (supporting 5 V / 3 A and 12 V / 3 A profiles). This combination allows for the deployment of AI-based camera systems without the need for separate power supplies, simplifying cabling and improving reliability in factory and lab settings.

Ganesh Subramaniam, Senior Vice President of Wired Connectivity Solutions at Infineon, stated, "Infineon is committed to driving the USB 20 Gbps ecosystem forward by solving the real-world challenges that have slowed its adoption in industrial markets. This PCIe Gen 4 x4 reference design demonstrates that USB 20 Gbps is not just a high-speed data standard, but a practical, robust solution for industrial connectivity."