VirtualLink

OWC Announces Universal and Fully Compatible Thunderbolt 4 / USB-C Cable - If It Fits the Port, Always 100% Support

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Thursday, February 18, 2021
Computer buses, Computer networking, Telecommunications, Internet protocols, USB, Thunderbolt, USB hub, VirtualLink

Whether connecting accessories, power, video or even networking the OWC Thunderbolt 4 / USB-C Cable is universal for everything making it the only cable you will ever need.

Key Points: 
  • Whether connecting accessories, power, video or even networking the OWC Thunderbolt 4 / USB-C Cable is universal for everything making it the only cable you will ever need.
  • Connecting with USB-C on both ends, this cable is safe, certified, and always reliable for Thunderbolt 4, Thunderbolt 3, USB 4, USB 3.2, USB 3.1, USB Power, Video, etc.
  • OWC Thunderbolt 4 cables take all the guesswork out for your USB-C to USB-C connectivity needs.
  • From our research and first-hand experience, USB-C to USB-C cables are among the largest causes of technical support headaches.

BizLink Announces Advanced USB4 Gen 3 Type-C Cable for Multi-protocol High-speed Data Transmission

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Monday, November 2, 2020
Computer buses, Telecommunications, Computer networking, USB4, Internet protocols, USB, Peripheral Component Interconnect, Thunderbolt, Electrical cable, Coaxial cable, USB-C, VirtualLink

In March 2019, USB-IF announced the USB4 architecture and specifications which are based on the Thunderbolt protocol.

Key Points: 
  • In March 2019, USB-IF announced the USB4 architecture and specifications which are based on the Thunderbolt protocol.
  • BizLink's advanced USB4 Gen 3 Type-C cable can achieve speeds of up to 40Gbps via two-lane operation, which is twice the data transfer speed of current USB 3.2 cables.
  • The cable also features a robust coaxial cable structure to deliver high reliability in signal integrity and electromagnetic interference performances.
  • Moreover, BizLink's USB4 Gen 3 Type-C cable can be backwards compatible with existing USB 3.2, USB 2.0, and Thunderbolt 3 hosts and devices.

Cable Matters Launches Its First All-in-One Thunderbolt™ 3 and USB-C® Docking Station

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Tuesday, May 5, 2020
Telecommunications, Electronics, Electrical connectors, Computer buses, Optoelectronics, Thunderbolt, USB-C, DisplayPort, USB, Docking station, Laptop, VirtualLink

SOUTHBOROUGH, Mass., May 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Cable Matters, an industry-leading supplier of connectivity solutions, today launched a new all-in-one Thunderbolt 3 and USB-C docking station, solving a costly compatibility problem in the docking station market.

Key Points: 
  • SOUTHBOROUGH, Mass., May 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Cable Matters, an industry-leading supplier of connectivity solutions, today launched a new all-in-one Thunderbolt 3 and USB-C docking station, solving a costly compatibility problem in the docking station market.
  • The new Cable Matters Thunderbolt 3 Docking Station with Dual 4K DisplayPort & 60W Power Delivery takes advantage of a dedicated chipset to seamlessly switch between full Thunderbolt 3 mode and USB-C mode depending on the capability of the host device.
  • This solution allows consumers to use the docking station with a high-performance laptop with Thunderbolt 3 ports, and their USB-C devices.
  • Cable Matters is a registered trademark of Cable Matters Inc. All rights reserved.

VESA Releases Updated DisplayPort™ Alt Mode Spec to Bring DisplayPort 2.0 Performance to USB4™ and New USB Type-C® Devices

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Wednesday, April 29, 2020
USB, Computer peripherals, Electrical connectors, VESA, DisplayPort, Electronics, USB-C, VirtualLink, Mini DisplayPort

DisplayPort Alt Mode 2.0 provides seamless interoperability with the new USB4 specification published by the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF), and fully enables all of the features in the latest version of the DisplayPort standard (version 2.0) through the USB Type-C (USB-C) connector.

Key Points: 
  • DisplayPort Alt Mode 2.0 provides seamless interoperability with the new USB4 specification published by the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF), and fully enables all of the features in the latest version of the DisplayPort standard (version 2.0) through the USB Type-C (USB-C) connector.
  • VESA anticipates first products incorporating DisplayPort Alt Mode 2.0 to appear on the market in 2021.
  • With the release of DisplayPort Alt Mode 2.0, all of these high-performance video capabilities are now available to the USB ecosystem.
  • "VESA's updated DisplayPort Alt Mode spec includes a number of under-the-hood developmentsincluding updates to interface discovery and configuration as well as power managementto ensure seamless integration with the USB4 specification," stated Craig Wiley, senior director of marketing at Parade Technologies, and VESA board member and DisplayPort Alt Mode sub-group leader.

Cosemi Extends USB Active Optical Interconnect Leadership to Support Burgeoning Machine Vision Market

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Monday, December 2, 2019
USB, Internet protocols, Network protocols, Computer networking, USB 3.0, USB hardware, Electrical connector, VirtualLink, Thunderbolt

With current USB copper cable solutions able to reach only 5 meters, installation options have been severely limited until now.

Key Points: 
  • With current USB copper cable solutions able to reach only 5 meters, installation options have been severely limited until now.
  • In a move that expands its USB interconnect leadership , Cosemi Technologies Inc. , a global leader in innovative, high-speed connectivity solutions, has solved these issues with the introduction of a new USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type A to Locking Micro-B, plug-and-play hybrid Active Optical Cable (AOC).
  • Cosemi is the first company to mass manufacture USB AOCs that simultaneously support USB 3.1 G2 and USB 2.0.
  • Cosemi will begin sampling its new USB 3.1 G2 AOCs with USB Micro-B locking connector in Q1 2020.

Parade Introduces Linear Redriver for USB Type-C Enabled Devices Supporting USB 3.2 and DisplayPort Alt Mode

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Tuesday, September 10, 2019
Semiconductor, Consumer electronics, Technology, Mobile, Wireless, Hardware, USB, Computer peripherals, DisplayPort, VirtualLink

The PS8769 is designed to accommodate all USB 3.2 and DisplayPort Alt mode configurations supported by the USB Type-C connector.

Key Points: 
  • The PS8769 is designed to accommodate all USB 3.2 and DisplayPort Alt mode configurations supported by the USB Type-C connector.
  • The PS8769 linear redriver function provides channel equalization to reduce ISI jitter and provides some linear signal gain.
  • When any lanes are configured for DisplayPort Alt Mode, the PS8769 also intercepts the AUX channel messages used for link training and uses this data to adjust the redriver output settings.
  • The USB Type-C connector and the connectivity it offers is becoming the universal connector, said Jimmy Chiu, Executive VP of Marketing at Parade Technologies.

Parade Introduces USB Type-C Retimers for Peripheral Devices Supporting USB 3.2 Gen 2 and DisplayPort 1.4a HBR3 with Internal Signal Muxing

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Thursday, August 29, 2019
Semiconductor, Consumer electronics, Technology, Mobile, Wireless, Hardware, Computer peripherals, Internet protocols, Network protocols, USB 3.0, USB, DisplayPort, VirtualLink, Thunderbolt

While USB 3.2 does include provision for two SuperSpeed lanes, denoted as USB 3.2 Gen 2x2, most host and peripheral devices continue to support only one lane, which is denoted as USB 3.2 Gen 2.

Key Points: 
  • While USB 3.2 does include provision for two SuperSpeed lanes, denoted as USB 3.2 Gen 2x2, most host and peripheral devices continue to support only one lane, which is denoted as USB 3.2 Gen 2.
  • By fully utilizing the USB Type-C connector and cable, USB 3.2 host and peripheral devices can simultaneously support USB 3.2 Gen 2 and DisplayPort Alt Mode with up to two main link lanes.
  • The PS8822 uses a signal retimer for the USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps) signal rate, and a signal redriver for the USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps) signal rate.
  • First, the signal repeating essentially eliminates the signal loss contributed by the PCB traces between the USB Type-C connector and the internal USB hub/controller and DisplayPort receive devices.

Cable Matters Introduces Active USB-C™ Cables With 4K Video, Up to 10 Gbps Data, and Power Delivery

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Tuesday, July 30, 2019
Electrical wiring, Electromagnetism, Internet protocols, Network protocols, USB hardware, USB-C, USB, Extension cord, Electrical cable, VirtualLink, USB 3.0

The Cable Matters Active USB-C Cable , in a 10-foot length, is available now and the Cable Matters Active USB-C Extension Cable , in a 6-foot length, will be available at the end of September.

Key Points: 
  • The Cable Matters Active USB-C Cable , in a 10-foot length, is available now and the Cable Matters Active USB-C Extension Cable , in a 6-foot length, will be available at the end of September.
  • Both full-featured USB-C cables support 4K video, a data transfer rate up to 10 Gbps, and 60-watt power delivery.
  • The Cable Matters Active USB-C Cable comes in a convenient 10-foot length to free up space on one's desktop.
  • Cable Matters is a registered trademark of Cable Matters Inc.All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Analogix Introduces Its VirtualLink™ Reference Design for High-Performance Gaming Notebooks

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Monday, May 20, 2019
Entertainment, Electronic Games, Technology, Hardware, Software, Audio, Video, Semiconductor, USB, VirtualLink, USB-C, Laptop, Computing, Motherboard, Digital technology, Technology

Analogix Semiconductor, Inc. today announced the availability of its VirtualLink Reference Design which enables VirtualLink directly on the motherboard of high-performance gaming notebooks, allowing them to support virtual reality (VR) over the USB-C connector.

Key Points: 
  • Analogix Semiconductor, Inc. today announced the availability of its VirtualLink Reference Design which enables VirtualLink directly on the motherboard of high-performance gaming notebooks, allowing them to support virtual reality (VR) over the USB-C connector.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20190520005132/en/
    Analogix VirtualLink Reference Design brings VR support over the USB-C connector to high-performance gaming laptops.
  • The Analogix VirtualLink RD brings VirtualLink and VR support to gaming laptops of any size with a single USB-C port.
  • All system components are in full production and the reference design will be available for purchase from Analogix by July 2019.

L-com Releases New USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C Cables with Low-Smoke Zero-Halogen and PVC Jackets

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Thursday, February 28, 2019
USB, Materials, Goods economics), Polyvinyl chloride, Matter, USB-C, VirtualLink

L-com's new USB 3.1 Type-C cables support 10 Gbps data rates and feature twisted pair data lines which help reduce crosstalk and allow for maximum cable flexibility.

Key Points: 
  • L-com's new USB 3.1 Type-C cables support 10 Gbps data rates and feature twisted pair data lines which help reduce crosstalk and allow for maximum cable flexibility.
  • With both low-smoke zero-halogen (LSZH) and PVC jacket options, these cables are designed to address a wide range of applications.
  • Benefits of these new Gen 2 USB 3.1 cables include enhanced power delivery to 100W, native A/V support, video display support up to 4K and backwards compatibility with existing USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 technologies.
  • L-com's new PVC and LSZH USB 3.1 Type-C cables are in stock and available for immediate shipment.