USB4

THine Announces an Extremely Small Redriver for USB4 Active Copper Cables

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Monday, November 29, 2021

THine Electronics, Inc. (Tokyo Stock Exchange/JASDAQ: 6769), the global leader in high-speed serial interface and provider of mixed-signal LSI as well as valuable AI/IoT-based solution, announces delivering samples of an extremely small redriver product, THCE20RD2U11, for USB4 active copper cables (ACCs).

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  • THine Electronics, Inc. (Tokyo Stock Exchange/JASDAQ: 6769), the global leader in high-speed serial interface and provider of mixed-signal LSI as well as valuable AI/IoT-based solution, announces delivering samples of an extremely small redriver product, THCE20RD2U11, for USB4 active copper cables (ACCs).
  • THines new redriver, THCE20RD2U11, allows USB4 ACCs to transmit data up to approximately 250 centimeters, three times longer than USB standards specified length for 80 centimeters.
  • THine also develops a USB4 transceiver for active optical cables (AOCs) and continuously contributes to computer users experiences and use cases, including remote working, metaverse experiences, etc.
  • Features of THines USB4 Redriver Product, THCE20RD2U11
    * Power delivery through ACCs depends on the specification of ACCs.

OWC Announces miniStack STX World's First Thunderbolt™ 4 Certified Storage and Hub Expansion Solution

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Thursday, November 18, 2021

WOODSTOCK, Ill., Nov. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- OWC, the premier zero-emissions Mac and PC technology company,and a respected provider of Memory , External Drives , SSDs , Mac & PC Docking Solutions, Network Attached Storage , and Performance Upgrade Kits , announces the OWC miniStack STX , the world's first Thunderbolt 4 Certified storage and hub expansion solution that seamlessly stacks with the Mac mini.

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  • WOODSTOCK, Ill., Nov. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- OWC, the premier zero-emissions Mac and PC technology company,and a respected provider of Memory , External Drives , SSDs , Mac & PC Docking Solutions, Network Attached Storage , and Performance Upgrade Kits , announces the OWC miniStack STX , the world's first Thunderbolt 4 Certified storage and hub expansion solution that seamlessly stacks with the Mac mini.
  • With up to 770MB/s of storage performance, the OWC miniStack STX is great for bandwidth-intensive video editing, photography, audio, virtual machines, and everyday data backup and access tasks.
  • The OWC miniStack STX lets you edit, save and access like a pro with multiple drive configurations available.
  • The OWC miniStack STX lets you expand your connections by connecting to nearly any past, present, or future device and accessory via three Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) ports.

OWC Named As 2021 NAB Best in Market Award Honoree

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Tuesday, November 16, 2021

WOODSTOCK, IL, Nov. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- OWC, the premier zero-emissions Mac and PC technology company,and a respected provider of Memory , External Drives , SSDs , Mac & PC Docking Solutions, Network Attached Storage , and Performance Upgrade Kits , announced it has won the Best in Market Award 2021 for the OWC Envoy Pro SX .

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  • WOODSTOCK, IL, Nov. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- OWC, the premier zero-emissions Mac and PC technology company,and a respected provider of Memory , External Drives , SSDs , Mac & PC Docking Solutions, Network Attached Storage , and Performance Upgrade Kits , announced it has won the Best in Market Award 2021 for the OWC Envoy Pro SX .
  • The Best in Market Awards (previously Best of Show at the NAB Show) recognize innovation and excellence in new, recently introduced, and pending products and services for professional TV/video, radio/audio, and AV products and solutions.
  • The OWC Envoy Pro SX is versatile enough to be used as a bus-powered drive for daily storage and backup tasks.
  • "We are honored to have OWC Envoy Pro SX recognized with the Best in Market Award presented by NAB," said Larry O'Connor, CEO and Founder of OWC.

Parade Introduces PS8830 USB4™ Retimer with DisplayPort™ 2.0 and Thunderbolt™ 3.0 Alt Modes

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Tuesday, October 19, 2021

The PS8830 features full capabilities of USB4, DisplayPort 2.0 and Thunderbolt 3.0.

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  • The PS8830 features full capabilities of USB4, DisplayPort 2.0 and Thunderbolt 3.0.
  • The PS8830 is fully compliant with USB-IFs USB4 specification supporting up to Gen 3x2 (2x 20Gbps) or 40Gbps.
  • PS8830 is industrys first USB4/DP 2.0/TBT 3.0 retimer available on the market, says Jimmy Chiu, Executive VP of Marketing at Parade Technologies.
  • Parade also enables common PCB design for OEMs to provide USB4 and USB 3.2 differentiated product offerings through co-layout support of the PS8830 USB4 retimer and PS8828 USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 USB-C retimer which is currently available.

OWC Announces Ideal Storage and Connectivity Solutions For New Apple MacBook Pro with M1 Pro and M1 Max

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Tuesday, October 19, 2021

When it comes to needing the highest level of external storage capabilities, our ThunderBay storage solutions are perfect for professional workflows performed with the new Apple Macbook Pro.

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  • When it comes to needing the highest level of external storage capabilities, our ThunderBay storage solutions are perfect for professional workflows performed with the new Apple Macbook Pro.
  • OWC ThunderBay 8 is like a high-performance personal data center that offers multiple configuration options to suit ever-expanding storage needs.
  • "As a leader in Thunderbolt integration and accessories, OWC is proud to offer these innovative solutions for the new Apple MacBook Pro's with M1 Pro and M1 Max technologies", said Larry O'Connor, CEO and Founder of OWC.
  • M1 Pro and M1 Max technologies open up a whole new world for more devices revolutionizing workflows for pro audio, video, and beyond."

Kandou Named One of Switzerland’s Most Promising Scale-Ups in 2021

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Thursday, October 7, 2021

LAUSANNE, Switzerland, Oct. 07, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kandou , an innovative leader in high-speed, energy-efficient chip-to-chip link solutions to improve the way the world connects and communicates, was named one of Switzerlands most promising scale-ups in 2021 by Top 100 Swiss Startup Magazine .

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  • LAUSANNE, Switzerland, Oct. 07, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kandou , an innovative leader in high-speed, energy-efficient chip-to-chip link solutions to improve the way the world connects and communicates, was named one of Switzerlands most promising scale-ups in 2021 by Top 100 Swiss Startup Magazine .
  • According to the magazine, startups cannot appear in the TOP 100 for more than five years after incorporation.
  • Kandou has a strong IP portfolio that includes Chord signaling, adopted by the OIF and JEDEC standards organizations.
  • Kandou is a fabless semiconductor company founded in 2011 and headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland, with offices in Europe, North America and Asia.

USB-IF Announces New Certified USB Type-C® Cable Power Rating Logos

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Thursday, September 30, 2021

USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF), the support organization for the advancement and adoption of USB technology, today announced new Certified USB Type-C Cable power rating logos to clearly indicate the power capabilities of USB-C cables to consumers.

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  • USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF), the support organization for the advancement and adoption of USB technology, today announced new Certified USB Type-C Cable power rating logos to clearly indicate the power capabilities of USB-C cables to consumers.
  • Certified USB Type-C Cables will now feature logos highlighting support for 60W or 240W of power as defined by the recently published USB Power Delivery (USB PD) 3.1 Specification.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210930005098/en/
    Certified USB Logo Program summary for certified solutions based upon the USB4, USB Type-C and/or USB Power Delivery Specifications.
  • (Graphic: Business Wire)
    Additionally, the Certified USB4 Logos have been updated to unify branding across the Certified USB Logo Program, offering consumers a simple way to identify the performance and power capabilities of certified USB cables, hosts, devices, and chargers.

Industry's First SuperSpeed USB 20Gb/s Exerciser Now Available

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Tuesday, September 28, 2021

This new USB exerciser option allows design and test engineers to mimic real-world USB device behaviors to verify functionality, error recovery, and compliance to the specifications.

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  • This new USB exerciser option allows design and test engineers to mimic real-world USB device behaviors to verify functionality, error recovery, and compliance to the specifications.
  • Validate USB Type-C Compliance- The Voyager M4x also supports the USB Type-C Functional Test specification, allowing developers to verify proper USB Type-C port operation, including USB data role-swap behaviors.
  • "Teledyne LeCroy's Voyager M4x USB SuperSpeed USB 20Gb/s exerciser option allows our validation teams to emulate protocol traffic for the widest range of USB Type-C technologies, giving us confidence that the USB bus is operating at maximum performance."
  • The Voyager M4x USB 3.2 Analyzer (Gen 2x2 20Gb/s) upgrade to USB 3.2 Analyzer / Exerciser (Gen 2x2 20Gb/s) option is only available on the Voyager M4x platform.

Cable Matters Launches USB-C® KVM Switch With 8K or Dual 4K Video Support

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Tuesday, September 21, 2021

"The Cable Matters KVM switch is the perfect productivity tool for work-from-home or hybrid workers ," said Cable Matters President and CEO Jeff Jiang.

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  • "The Cable Matters KVM switch is the perfect productivity tool for work-from-home or hybrid workers ," said Cable Matters President and CEO Jeff Jiang.
  • The Cable Matters USB-C KVM leverages the data and video transmission capabilities of USB-C to carry video and USB data over a single cable.
  • The KVM switch also functions as a dual video adapter with a DisplayPort and HDMI port supporting dual 4K 60Hz monitors or a single 8K monitor.
  • Cable Matters is a registered trademark of Cable Matters Inc.All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

OWC Announces Innovative Storage, Connectivity, iOS And iPadOS Solutions For New iPad mini, iPad And iPhone 13

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Wednesday, September 15, 2021

OWC offers a range of dock and cable solutions for connectivity to help you build the perfect on-the-go or at-home workstation for iPad mini.

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  • OWC offers a range of dock and cable solutions for connectivity to help you build the perfect on-the-go or at-home workstation for iPad mini.
  • When it comes to the iOS and iPadOS ecosystem, OWC offers the perfect file management solution that works across all iPad and iPhone models.
  • A genuinely innovative iOS app that lets you easily copy photos and videos from your iPhone / iPad directly to external storage devices.
  • "As a leader in Thunderbolt integration and accessories, OWC is proud to offer these innovative solutions for the new iPhone 13, iPad, and iPad mini," said Larry O'Connor, CEO and Founder of OWC.