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asmedia

ASMedia Technology MPN encoding patterns, series identification, and handler guidance. Use when working with USB/Storage controller ICs or ASMediaHandler.

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ASMedia Technology Manufacturer Skill

MPN Structure

ASMedia MPNs follow this general structure:

ASM[SERIES][VARIANT][PACKAGE][-REEL]
  |    |       |        |       |
  |    |       |        |       └── Optional: REEL, TRAY, TR for packaging
  |    |       |        └── Package code (QFN, BGA, LQFP, or single letter)
  |    |       └── Revision letter (A, B, etc.)
  |    └── 4-digit series number (1xxx, 2xxx, 3xxx)
  └── ASMedia prefix

Example Decoding

ASM1042A-QFN
│  │   │  │
│  │   │  └── QFN package
│  │   └── A revision
│  └── 1042 = PCIe to USB 3.0 host controller
└── ASM = ASMedia prefix

ASM2364-BGA
│  │   │
│  │   └── BGA package
│  └── 2364 = USB 3.2 Gen2x2 to NVMe bridge
└── ASM = ASMedia prefix

Product Series

ASM1xxx Series - USB 3.x Controllers

Series Type Description
ASM1042 PCIe Host USB 3.0 Host Controller
ASM1074 Hub USB 3.0 Hub Controller
ASM1142 PCIe Host USB 3.1 Gen2 Host Controller
ASM1143 PCIe Host USB 3.1 Gen2 Host Controller (variant)
ASM1153 Bridge USB 3.0 to SATA Bridge (single port)
ASM1156 Bridge USB 3.0 to SATA Bridge

ASM2xxx Series - Storage Controllers

Series Type Description
ASM2362 Bridge PCIe to NVMe/SATA Bridge
ASM2364 Bridge USB 3.2 Gen2x2 to NVMe Bridge

ASM3xxx Series - USB4/Thunderbolt

Series Type Description
ASM3242 Controller USB4 Controller

Package Codes

Code Package Notes
QFN QFN Quad Flat No-Lead
Q QFN Short form
BGA BGA Ball Grid Array
B BGA Short form
LQFP LQFP Low-profile Quad Flat Package
L LQFP Short form

USB Version by Series

Series USB Version
ASM1042 USB 3.0
ASM1074 USB 3.0
ASM1153 USB 3.0
ASM1156 USB 3.0
ASM1142 USB 3.1 Gen2
ASM1143 USB 3.1 Gen2
ASM10xx USB 3.0 (general)
ASM11xx USB 3.1 (general)
ASM2362 N/A (PCIe)
ASM2364 USB 3.2 Gen2x2
ASM3242 USB4

Interface Types

Series Host Interface Device Interface
ASM1042 PCIe USB
ASM1074 USB USB Hub
ASM1142 PCIe USB
ASM1153 USB SATA
ASM1156 USB SATA
ASM2362 PCIe NVMe/SATA
ASM2364 USB NVMe
ASM3242 USB4 Thunderbolt

Handler Implementation Notes

Pattern Matching

java
// ASM1xxx series - USB 3.x controllers and bridges
"^ASM1[0-9]{3}[A-Z]*.*"

// ASM2xxx series - SATA controllers
"^ASM2[0-9]{3}[A-Z]*.*"

// ASM3xxx series - USB4/Thunderbolt controllers
"^ASM3[0-9]{3}[A-Z]*.*"

// Generic pattern for all ASM parts
"^ASM[0-9]{4}[A-Z]*.*"

Series Extraction

java
// Series is always "ASM" + 4 digits
// ASM1042A-QFN -> ASM1042
// ASM2364 -> ASM2364

if (mpn.length() >= 7) {
    return mpn.substring(0, 7);  // Returns "ASM1042"
}

Package Code Extraction

java
// Check for explicit package suffix after hyphen
// ASM1042-QFN -> QFN
int hyphen = cleanMpn.indexOf('-');
if (hyphen > 0) {
    String suffix = cleanMpn.substring(hyphen + 1);
    // Map to package name
}

// Or extract trailing letter after digits
// ASM1042Q -> QFN (Q maps to QFN)

Replacement Compatibility

USB Generation Upgrades

USB 3.1 Gen2 controllers can replace USB 3.0 (backward compatible):

  • ASM1142 can replace ASM1042

Bridge Family Compatibility

Same-generation bridges are compatible:

  • ASM1153 and ASM1156 are interchangeable (USB 3.0 to SATA family)

Related Files

  • Handler: manufacturers/ASMediaHandler.java
  • Component types: ComponentType.IC

Learnings & Edge Cases

  • All ASMedia parts use single IC type: Unlike other manufacturers, ASMedia only produces controller ICs, no discrete components
  • Series numbering scheme: 1xxx = USB, 2xxx = Storage/NVMe, 3xxx = USB4/Thunderbolt
  • USB generation embedded in series: ASM10xx = USB 3.0, ASM11xx = USB 3.1
  • Package codes can appear after hyphen or as trailing letter: Both ASM1042-QFN and ASM1042Q are valid
  • REEL/TRAY/TR suffixes: Indicate packaging type, should be stripped before package extraction

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