diff --git a/drivers/phy/lantiq/phy-lantiq-rcu-usb2.c b/drivers/phy/lantiq/phy-lantiq-rcu-usb2.c
index a7d126192cf1..29d246ea24b4 100644
--- a/drivers/phy/lantiq/phy-lantiq-rcu-usb2.c
+++ b/drivers/phy/lantiq/phy-lantiq-rcu-usb2.c
@@ -124,8 +124,16 @@ static int ltq_rcu_usb2_phy_power_on(struct phy *phy)
 	reset_control_deassert(priv->phy_reset);
 
 	ret = clk_prepare_enable(priv->phy_gate_clk);
-	if (ret)
+	if (ret) {
 		dev_err(dev, "failed to enable PHY gate\n");
+		return ret;
+	}
+
+	/*
+	 * at least the xrx200 usb2 phy requires some extra time to be
+	 * operational after enabling the clock
+	 */
+	usleep_range(100, 200);
 
 	return ret;
 }