All items tagged with USB-C (424)
Solgaard HomeBase Wireless Charging Plus Audio Amplifier and Speaker Launched on Kickstarter
July 2, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

Solgaard HomeBase Wireless Charging Plus Audio Amplifier and Speaker Launched on Kickstarter

Sustainable consumer goods startup, Solgaard, until now focused mostly on (great) luggage and bags, now unveiled a new ecosystem of products, the HomeBase, Solar Boombox, and Solar Juicepack. Now being promoted on Kickstarter and raising nearly $75,000 in crowdfunding revenue within just twelve hours (fully funded in four hours), the new concept is a well-designed Qi wireless and USB-C charging base, complemented with a solar power bank and a portable speaker, all using upcycled ocean plastic materials.
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STMicroelectronics Extends USB Fast Charging over USB-C with USB-IF-Certified Embedded Development Board
June 29, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

STMicroelectronics Extends USB Fast Charging over USB-C with USB-IF-Certified Embedded Development Board

STMicroelectronics is facilitating modernization of battery-powered products to capture the advantages of the latest USB Power Delivery (USB PD) technology including faster charging and easy reuse of USB-C chargers and cables. The company's latest USB-IF-certified solution provides solid reference for end-product certification, while promoting reuse and reliable interoperability for existing USB-C fast chargers and cables with USB Power Delivery support.
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Synopsys Introduces First Complete DesignWare USB4 IP Solution With Support for All Features in the USB4 Specification
June 5, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

Synopsys Introduces First Complete DesignWare USB4 IP Solution With Support for All Features in the USB4 Specification

Start the USB4 roll out! Synopsys, introduced the industry's first complete DesignWare USB4 IP solution consisting of controllers, routers, PHYs, and verification IP. The DesignWare USB4 IP operates at up to 40 Gbps, which is twice the maximum data rate of USB 3.2 and is backwards compatible with USB 3.x and USB 2.0 systems. The DesignWare USB4 IP supports multiple high-speed interface protocols, including USB4, DisplayPort 1.4a TX, PCI Express, and Thunderbolt 3 for efficient data transfer and simultaneous delivery of data, power, and high-resolution video through a single USB Type-C cable.
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Telenav and Alpine Electronics Partner to Enable OEMs and Car Owners to Instantly Upgrade In-Vehicle Infotainment Systems
May 21, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

Telenav and Alpine Electronics Partner to Enable OEMs and Car Owners to Instantly Upgrade In-Vehicle Infotainment Systems

Telenav, a leading provider of connected-car and location-based services, and Alpine Electronics, one of the world’s premier manufacturers of automotive electronic components, announced they are teaming up to develop an easy, low-cost way to quickly upgrade existing in-vehicle infotainment systems by simply inserting Alpine’s infotainment device with Telenav’s VIVID infotainment system into a vehicle’s USB port.
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BlueParrott Introduces Next Generation Noise-Cancelling Wireless Headset for High-Noise Environments
May 4, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

BlueParrott Introduces Next Generation Noise-Cancelling Wireless Headset for High-Noise Environments

BlueParrott, a GN Audio brand specializing in professional wireless headset technology, introduced the next generation B450-XT noise-cancelling Bluetooth headset, engineered for superior calls in high-noise environments. Designed to keep pace with the demands of life on the go, the upgraded headset features IP54-rated durability, improved comfort and convenient USB-C charging, and now offers Bluetooth 5 with longer wireless range, supporting also firmware update options.
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JLab Introduces Talk Series USB-C Microphones
April 30, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

JLab Introduces Talk Series USB-C Microphones

JLab Audio is now getting into the USB-microphone space. With three stunning USB-C designs, the new JLab Talk line of microphones is ideal for everything from streaming and web-based calls, to podcasting and eventually professional-level recording. The company was clearly thinking ahead and created the Talk Series with plug & play compatibility, 24-bit output, 3.5mm headphone jack for zero latency monitoring, quick-mute button, 5/8" mount foldable stands, and on-mic controls.
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Ultra-Compact 100W USB-C Power Delivery Charger Reaches the Market
April 21, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

Ultra-Compact 100W USB-C Power Delivery Charger Reaches the Market

Power and charging technology specialist AUKEY grabbed a lot of attention in January at CES 2020 when it announced its brand-new Omnia USB-C charger series, including the ultra-compact Omnia 100W model, just 32mm thick, offering an ideal combination of power and portability. AUKEY now confirmed that it is accepting orders for the new charger, which uses the latest gallium nitride (GaN) technology.
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USB Type-C Linear Mux/DeMux ReDriver with Integrated USB-C Detector from Diodes Restores Signal Integrity and Reduces Latency
April 3, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

USB Type-C Linear Mux/DeMux ReDriver with Integrated USB-C Detector from Diodes Restores Signal Integrity and Reduces Latency

Diodes announced the PI3EQX10612/PI3EQX10312 2-port 10Gbps linear ReDriver devices with integrated USB-C detection for equipment implementing a USB Type-C interface. Offering 1:2/2:1 mux/demux functionality, the ReDrivers can be used to extend the reach of USB signals running across rigid or flexible PCBs in gaming consoles, laptops, desktop computers, tablets, and other consumer applications.
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Jabra Launches Evolve2 Next-Generation Business Headsets with Hybrid ANC
March 31, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

Jabra Launches Evolve2 Next-Generation Business Headsets with Hybrid ANC

Jabra announced its Evolve2 range, the next generation of Evolve, its best-selling UC headsets for improved productivity. The new range consists of the Evolve2 85, Evolve2 65 and Evolve2 40, all engineered to transform concentration, collaboration and flexibility in the workplace. By blocking out more noise and providing better voice clarity, the Evolve2 business headsets bring distributed teams together, giving people the power to work from anywhere while staying connected. The headsets work with all leading UC platforms and are pending certification for Microsoft Teams.
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FTDI Launches Dual & Quad Channel USB-to-UART/MPSSE Bridge ICs with Built-in Type-C/PD Controllers
March 5, 2020 by Cristina Costa

FTDI Launches Dual & Quad Channel USB-to-UART/MPSSE Bridge ICs with Built-in Type-C/PD Controllers

At the forefront of embedded connectivity innovations, FTDI Chip’s latest series of multi-channel USB interface ICs have the capacity to deal with next generation power requirements, as larger items of hardware start to make use of the protocol. Available in both 2-channel (FT2233HP) and 4-channel (FT4233HP) versions, the new Hi-Speed (480Mbits/s) devices have serial UART (RS232, RS422 or RS485) and MPSSE (JTAG, I2C, SPI or Bit-Bang) interfacing capabilities.
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