Binho Supernova USB Host Adapter

The Binho Supernova USB Host Adapter allows one to interface their computer directly to hardware circuits. Featuring MIPI I3C Protocol v1.1.1 support, the Supernova offers an unmatched value proposition in the test tool market. The Supernova features a modern USB Type-C port for connection to the host PC, 5 x RGB LEDs for visual status indication, and a variety of DUT-facing connections all in a compact, robust machined-aluminum enclosure including integrated mounting holes.

Beyond I3C, the host adapter is able to communicate on several other digital buses: I2C, SPI, and UART. All of these protocols are implemented on their own dedicated pins and can be operated simultaneously. A bank of 6 x dedicated digital GPIO pins can be assigned to other related or unrelated purposes such as GPIO, interrupts, resets, chip selects, etc, as well as operating as digital PWM outputs (coming soon).

Key Features:

Support for MIPI I3C Basic

• v1.0, v1.1.1, and v1.2 (coming soon)
• Controller or Target role
• SDR mode, HDR-DDR (coming soon)
• Support for IBI, HotJoin and all CCCs
• Voltage range from 0.8V to 3.3V

Support for SPI protocol

• SPI Controller
• All 4 SPI Modes Supported
• Up to 50 MHz max clock speed
• Up to 4 x CS signals
• Configurable MSB/LSB
• SPI Peripheral (coming soon)
• Voltage range from 1.2V to 3.3V

Support for I2C protocol

• I2C Controller
• 1 MHz max clock speed
• 7-bit Addressing, Clock Stretching
• Configurable Pull-up Resistors
• 10-bit Addressing (coming soon)
• I2C Peripheral (coming soon)
• Voltage range from 1.2V to 3.3V

Support for UART protocol

• 115200 max baud
• Support for Hardware Flow Control
• Voltage range from 1.2V to 3.3V

GPIO pins

• 6 x Digital IO pins
• Voltage range from 1.2V to 3.3V
• Configurable as Interrupts
• PWM Support (coming soon)

Provides downstream power to DUT

• Programmable from 1.2V to 3.3V

Robust Machined Aluminum Enclosure

• 5 x RGB Status LEDS
• Integrated mounting holes
• Silent, Fanless design

All cables and accessories included

• Stored in custom zippered case

Full-featured Software Support

• Point-and-Click GUI
• Cross-Platform:  Windows, Mac, Linux
• Python, C/C#/C++ SDKs
• Field-Upgradeable Device Firmware

Included Components:

Supernova comes with everything you need to get up and running including:

1 x Binho Supernova USB Host Adapter
1 x I3C Port Kit:
1 x I3C Harness terminated with 2.54mm female headers
6 x 1-position centered male-to-male pin headers
1 x I3C Port to 4 pin JST SH (Qwiic compatible) adapter
1 x Dedicated I2C Port Kit:
1 x 4 pin JST SH (Qwiic compatible) to 4 pin JST SH cable
1 x 4 pin JST SH (Qwiic compatible) cable with male headers
1 x 4 pin JST SH (Qwiic compatible) cable with female headers
1 x Multifunction Port Breakout Kit:
1 x 30 conductor IDC ribbon cable
1 x Ribbon cable to 2.54mm pitch header breakout board
1 x USB Kit:
1 x USB Type C to Type A Cable
1 x USB Type A to Type C Adapter
1 x Mounting Kit:
2 x Mounting Screws
2 x Washers
1 x Custom Protective Zippered Carry Case