All items tagged with USB Power Delivery (61)

SmartAVLink Launches Next-Gen USB Type-C Active Optical Cable

March 9, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

SmartAVLink Launches Next-Gen USB Type-C Active Optical Cable

USB-C is an ideal connector for mobile, personal computers, consumer electronics, and home entertainment applications. Unfortunately, one of the restrictions for audio, video, and display interfaces using USB is the limited cable length. SmartAVLink, a leading active optical cables (AOC) manufacturer from Shenzhen, China, that specializes in optical cables that surpass those limitations, now announced the release of their next-generation USB Type-C Active Optical Cable available in a maximum length of 10 meters (33 feet).

audioXpress.com - The Most Popular Stories of 2021

December 28, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

audioXpress.com - The Most Popular Stories of 2021

We looked at the most-read articles of 2021 in audioXpress.com (including selected articles from Voice Coil magazine), and we created this Top 10 list of news stories and online articles. 2021 expanded slightly on the record-breaking year that was 2020 for audioXpress.com, in terms of number of visits and regular users of the website. Visitors from all over the world returned more often to read the more than 7,700 stories available. Which of the topics and stories published online in 2021 were the most popular? Here are the results!

LinearFlux Debuts HyperSonic 360 TWS Earbuds with Magnetic Wireless Charging Battery Case

November 24, 2021 by Joao Martins

LinearFlux Debuts HyperSonic 360 TWS Earbuds with Magnetic Wireless Charging Battery Case

LinearFlux, a mobile accessories company that specializes in battery packs and chargers, has been expanding its offerings with true wireless earbuds for active lifestyles. Now, the company announced their new HyperSonic 360 TWS design that combines a MagSafe-compatible magnetic wireless charging battery case for a total of 360+ hours of playtime. The interesting design offers the advantages a fully-featured battery pack with capacity display, safely holding the earbuds while recharging.

October 1, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

New Certified USB Logo Program for USB4, USB Type-C, and USB Power Delivery Specifications

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

Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Announces Ideal Diode Protection Switch Suitable for USB Type-C Power Delivery

August 27, 2021 by Cristina Costa

Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Announces Ideal Diode Protection Switch Suitable for USB Type-C Power Delivery

Alpha and Omega Semiconductor, a designer, developer and global supplier of a broad range of power semiconductors and power ICs, announced a new USB Type-C Power Delivery high voltage sink protection switch using ideal diode methodology for reverse current protection. The AOZ13984DI-02 and AOZ13987DI-02 are smart protection switches in a single small thermally enhanced 3mm x 3mm DFN package.

Acroname Launches First Programmable USB Type-C Hub Designed for USB-PD Debug and Validation

July 22, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Acroname Launches First Programmable USB Type-C Hub Designed for USB-PD Debug and Validation

USB Specifications, unified by products using a USB Type-C connector, commonly called USB-C, promise standardized power and data delivery. Unfortunately, poorly tested devices in the market can make USB-C systems unpredictable, expensive, and frustrating to consumers. Improving USB-C testing is critical to delivering on the “one connector to rule them all” promise of USB-C. Acroname's new USBHub3c makes testing USB-C devices easier, safer, and cheaper.

USB Specification Revision Defines Up to 240W and 48V of Power Delivery Over USB Type-C

May 27, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

USB Specification Revision Defines Up to 240W and 48V of Power Delivery Over USB Type-C

The USB Promoter Group announced the release of the USB Power Delivery (USB PD) Revision 3.1 specification, a major update to enable delivering up to 240W of power over the USB Type-C cable and connector. While details of the implementations will need to be detailed, the revision responds to requirements from systems that benefit from USB PD, supporting also up to 48V fixed voltages.

Microchip Offers Comprehensive Programming Environment and Code Base for USB Type-C with Power Delivery (PD) Designs

April 15, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Microchip Offers Comprehensive Programming Environment and Code Base for USB Type-C with Power Delivery (PD) Designs

With Microchip's new Power Delivery Software Framework (PSF), designers can now modify and own the IP in their USB Type-C with Power Delivery (PD) systems. By merging their proprietary code with Microchip's fully functional PD stack, designers have the ultimate flexibility for creating differentiated products while choosing from a wide variety of Microchip SmartHubs, microcontrollers (MCUs) and standalone PD solutions for their USB systems.

Audient Launches New Look And New Products For The New Year

January 6, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Audient Launches New Look And New Products For The New Year

With strict lockdowns again in place at the start of 2021, some companies have managed to stay busy and have new products to share with the world. UK-based Audient unveiled a brand new logo and corporate image, a redesigned website, and unveiled three new products, all particularly suitable to working from home. Either for creating music, podcasts or just communications, Audient launched redesigned mark II editions of the iD4 and iD14 USB-C audio interfaces, together with the brand new EVO Start Recording Bundle.

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.

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