C2G has expanded its family of docking stations with its new USB-C 7-in-1 Dual Display MST Docking Station (C2G54543). Designed for USB-C-enabled laptops, it supports up to two displays and, with Multi-Stream Transport (MST) technology, allows two different display configurations when using a Windows-based laptop. It provides essential connectivity for multiple devices, such as keyboards, […]
Written By: Kate Couch and Tony Sprando In 2019, Fox News reported the following: “Ajay Bhatt, who led the intel team that created the Universal Serial Bus [USB], told NPR the design of USB ports used to plug in devices such as keyboards, mice, printers and thumb drives is a bit annoying. Frustrated users have […]
The Kramer VP-424C, a digital scaler for HDMI and USB-C signals, just debuted. The unit upscales or downscales the selected video signal to resolutions up to 4K@60Hz (4:4:4) at a maximum data rate of 18Gbps (6 Gbps per graphic channel). The user selects the HDMI or USB-C input and the scaled output is sent to […]
BenQ today announced the expansion of its InstaShow wireless presentation system adding USB-C connectivity. BenQ’s USB-C-optimized WDC10C InstaShow button transmitter joins the HDMI WDC10 to provide true plug-and-play wireless presentation capabilities to a plethora of diverse USB-C and Thunderbolt 3 devices, including MacBooks and other PCs. USB-C, the emerging standard for charging and transferring data. […]
Neutrik USA has announced the mediaCON product family for interconnecting devices such as hard drives, cameras, video monitors, media capture equipment, audio interfaces and computer hardware with a lockable USB Type-C cable. Specified to handle all components designed for data rates up to 10 GB/s (USB 3.1 Gen 2), 100 watts power and 10,000 mating […]
KanexPro has announced a 2×1 USB-C and HDMI Switcher with USB 3.0 ports dubbed the SW-2X1USBC. In addition to HDMI and USB-C switching, the SW-2X1USBC de-embeds to a balanced analog audio output for applications like ceiling speakers. The SW-2X1USBC is spec’d to switch resolutions up to 4Kx2K@60Hz, 4:4:4, 8-bit and 1080p/60 and supports device extension […]
The PreSonus Studio 24 2×2 USB-C bus-powered audio/MIDI interface can record up to 24-bit, 192 kHz audio. Integrated with PreSonus XMAX-L solid-state preamps and high-end converters, the newest member of the company’s Studio series is housed in a rugged, metal enclosure that the company says can withstand the stresses of travel. A complete, all-in-one recording […]
The latest Macbook uses a USB-C port for both power and USB communications, and rumors are that the iPhone 8 will also switch over to the USB-C. Wait…what!? Yup, just when you finally got everything you own converted to the one cable style it’s going to change, but this time you may be a little […]
Altinex has announced three new USB Type C connectivity products for use with the company’s Tilt ‘N Plug, Pop ‘N Plug and Cable Nook interconnect boxes. USB Type C started on MacBook computer but has since been adopted by Dell, Microsoft, Samsung and HP. The new Altinex CM11380 incorporates a USB Type C (socket) connector to […]
If you want to understand the future of digital-video routing, follow the USB-C connector — it’s being adopted by everyone from computer companies to tablet companies (even Apple). So, no more VGA and, potentially for high-end applications, no more HDMI. The Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) today announced that, thanks to escalating adoption by OEMs and chipmakers, the […]
The Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) has announced the official launch of its early certification test program for products incorporating the new USB Type-C connector and the DisplayPort Alternate Mode (“Alt Mode”) standard. Using the DisplayPort Alt Mode standard, a USB Type-C connector and cable can deliver full DisplayPort audio/video performance (driving monitor resolutions of […]