This week we reported about Intel company intention to integrate discrete USB 3.0 controller in the motherboard level , based on chipset sixth series (Cougar point). Motherboards producers can or not install USB 3.0 controller . In essence, producer can release USB 3.0 support also without Intel help , simply this initiative shows that processor giant changed his opinion with regard to the introduction of USB 3.0 support. However, here we do not deal with the appearance of corresponding functionality at chipset level, since strategic USB 3.0 alternative is light peak technology.
As reports associate , new USB 3.0 producers did not succeed . Problems arose in both : the finishing stage of existing controllers to the stage of series product and in the development stage of associated software. ASMedia technology, VIA technologies, Etron technology and Fresco logic companies intended to propose USB 3.0 controllers to the end of year, but their developments did not pass USB-IF certification.
Furthermore, NEC company against the background of competitors appearance substantially reduced prices of large USB 3.0 controllers parties. In the following year the price of USB 3.0 controllers microcircuits can descend to $2 per piece.