All items tagged with docking station (9)

Informative White Paper on USB Type-C for Audio and Video Professionals

August 5, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

Informative White Paper on USB Type-C for Audio and Video Professionals

C2G part of Legrand, is helping to educate AV and technology professionals on the ins and outs of USB4 and Type-C interfaces in its latest white paper, “A Comprehensive Guide to USB4 & Type-C for AV Pros.” The white paper, written by Legrand's AV Technology Evangelist Joseph D. Cornwall, CTS-D/I, provides foundational knowledge of these new standards so AV and technology professionals can make the best connectivity design decisions.

Kensington Unveils First Fully Powered Thunderbolt 4 Laptop Docking Station

November 18, 2020 by Joao Martins

Kensington Unveils First Fully Powered Thunderbolt 4 Laptop Docking Station

Kensington announced the SD5700T Thunderbolt 4 laptop docking station — the first of its kind to provide dedicated power to all of your connected devices no matter how many are connected to it. This universally compatible, modern docking station unlocks the power of Thunderbolt 4 for the ultimate plug-and-play solution and is one the very first certified products to reach the market according to the brand new specification.

Synaptics Completes Acquisition of DisplayLink and Broadcom’s Wireless Business

July 31, 2020 by Joao Martins

Synaptics Completes Acquisition of DisplayLink and Broadcom’s Wireless Business

Synaptics Inc from San Jose, CA - the same company that in 2017 acquired Conexant, one of the industry's leading audio and voice technology specialists - expanded even more it's connectivity lead with the just concluded acquisition of DisplayLink Corp., a leading supplier of universal docking solutions and high-performance video compression technology. This strategic expansion of Synaptics business happens just a few days after the acquisition of assets and manufacturing rights associated with the wireless connectivity business of Broadcom.

Sonnet Technologies Announces Echo 11 Thunderbolt 3 Dock with 87 Watts of Power

August 10, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Sonnet Technologies Announces Echo 11 Thunderbolt 3 Dock with 87 Watts of Power

There are already several Thunderbolt 3 docking stations in the market, some of which include unique options in terms of connectivity. But Sonnet Technologies just releases a new docking station that brings a whole new dimension to the segment by offering a complete solution that provides 87 watts of power and is able to charge notebook computers, aside from the fact that includes five USB 3.0 ports, SD memory card slot, Gigabit Ethernet, and dual 4K display support.

Kensington Introduces SD1600P Universal USB-C Mobile 4K Docking Station with Pass-through Charging

July 3, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Kensington Introduces SD1600P Universal USB-C Mobile 4K Docking Station with Pass-through Charging

As a fine example of the impact that USB-C is having in the industry, Kensington announced an ideal docking station for evolving mixed-computer environments and mobile applications, ticking all the boxes on what consumers might expect from these designs. The new SD1600P Universal USB-C Mobile 4K Docking Station with Pass-through Charging (K33968, SRP $99.99), offers full support for Thunderbolt 3, USB-C, and USB 3 devices from laptops using Windows, Chrome, and macOS operating systems.

Cypress Announces First Two-port USB-C Controller with Thunderbolt 3 Support

June 9, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Cypress Announces First Two-port USB-C Controller with Thunderbolt 3 Support

Cypress Semiconductor announced availability of a new USB-C controller with Power Delivery (PD) optimized for Thunderbolt notebook and desktop PCs, as well as docking stations. The EZ-PD CCG5 controller is the industry's first two-port USB-C controller that supports the Thunderbolt alternate mode with Intel's Thunderbolt 3 (Alpine Ridge) controllers. This is a programmable, highly-integrated controller that allows designers to easily add Thunderbolt alternate mode and USB Power Delivery 3.0 to USB-C ports in the PC ecosystem.

Microchip Introduces First Seven-Port USB 3.1 Gen1 SmartHub IC for USB Type-C

November 4, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Microchip Introduces First Seven-Port USB 3.1 Gen1 SmartHub IC for USB Type-C

With USB Type-C products gaining ground fast, not all applications require the full spec of USB 3.1 Gen2 and 10Gbps data rates. For those simple connectivity applications with legacy equipment, Microchip introduced a next-generation hub integrated circuit (IC) for USB Type-C applications supporting seven ports. The USB58xx and USB59xx next-generation families of SmartHubs are the first seven-port USB 3.1 Gen1 hub ICs available in the market today and offer simpler designs and cost savings over previous solutions.

New USB Type-C Docking System Design from Texas Instruments Cuts Solution Size in Half

August 15, 2016 by Cristina Costa

New USB Type-C Docking System Design from Texas Instruments Cuts Solution Size in Half

Texas Instruments (TI) introduced a multiport USB Type-C and Power Delivery (PD) minidock reference design that provides audio, USB data, power and video support. This new TI Designs reference design can be powered by a traditional power adapter, USB Type-C adapter or notebook computer, offering end users flexible, intelligent functionality. The reference design provides a fully tested, verified plan for a 2- by 4-inch dock, at least 50 percent smaller than existing docking solutions.

New Family of USB-C Audio Codecs from Conexant Redefines Possibilities for Audio Accessories

May 11, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

New Family of USB-C Audio Codecs from Conexant Redefines Possibilities for Audio Accessories

Conexant introduced new single-chip solutions optimized for USB type-C implementation, as part of their AudioSmart product line of silicon and software products for audio development. The company announced the CX20985 and CX20899, two new USB DSP audio codecs that support USB Type-C (USB-C) connectors in smartphone headsets and docking station applications. Both the CX20985 and CX20899 are highly integrated solutions, fully compliant with the USB-C standard.