AU9462

The AU9462 is an integrated low cost single chip USB keyboard controller with 2-port hub.  It supports the 19 x 8 keyboard matrix.  Each key can be individually programmed for standard key code, ACPI or multimedia usage.  It also supports combinational key definitions in the standard 19 x 8 key matrix.
 
Separated ACPI key is a special feature offered by AU9462.  There is one pin dedicated for all-in-one ACPI function.  Fn key function is designed to enable selection of alternative matrix for small size keyboard application.
 
The USB descriptors and keyboard matrix can be customized via an optional external 24C08 EEPROM, or directly select the internal ROMs for 8 different model keyboards.  This AU9462 feature makes customization of new projects cost-effective and efficient by adding an optional external EEPROM while still using the same chip for mass production. Alcor also provides utility program to simplify EEPROM contents programming. 
 
The AU9462 USB downstream ports can be used to connect various USB peripheral devices, such as USB printer, modem, scanner, camera, mouse and joystick to the system without adding external glue logic.  Multimedia and shortcut keys can support volume control, CD/DVD Play/Pause, Stop, Eject, Mute and general purpose shortcut keys such as Internet, e-mail and help.