- Author: USB World
- Filed under: USB News
- Date: Feb 26,2012
Sanho Corporation announced CloudFTP, a small pocket-sized portable adapter that enables the wireless transfer of movies, music, photos, documents, and other files to the iPad, iPhone, and other WiFi-enabled devices from USB storage devices (cameras, USB hard drives, flash drives, card readers, and other USB mass storage devices, etc.) without using a computer. Read the rest of this entry »
- Author: USB World
- Filed under: USB News
- Date: Feb 17,2012
The USB-IF announced the release of the first certified SuperSpeed USB camera from Nikon.
As SuperSpeed USB continues to gain market traction among the consumer electronic industry, end-consumers are able to experience the full breadth of SuperSpeed USB’s capabilities, including effortless audio/video streaming, music and photos to your home, office, car and anywhere in between, while also charging the device simultaneously. Read the rest of this entry »
- Author: USB World
- Filed under: USB News
- Date: Feb 17,2012
Maxim Integrated Products Inc. announced the MAX14578E/MAX14578AE, the industry’s smallest USB battery charger detectors that are compliant with the USB Battery Charging Specification.
These devices detect USB standard downstream ports (SDPs), USB charging downstream ports (CDPs), or dedicated charger ports (DCPs), in addition to proprietary charger adapters from Apple and Sony. When a charging port is detected, the MAX14578E/MAX14578AE will control an external lithium-ion (Li+) battery charger controller to optimize charge time and charging efficiency.
By supporting a broad range of USB chargers, the MAX14578E/MAX14578AE offer consumers a “virtually universal” charging experience. Manufacturers also can now ship equipment without including power adapters, so they simplify their manufacturing supply chain while improving their green credentials. Read the rest of this entry »
- Author: USB World
- Filed under: USB News
- Date: Feb 13,2012
CurrentWerks, a leading innovator in power storage and charging devices, announced that its newest energy-saving USB wall outlets, the Duo and the Quattro, are now shipping.
The Duo adds two powerful USB ports with 16W of output to a standard 110V wall outlet. The Duo supports both 15A and 20A wall receptacles, making it a truly universal product. It ships in regular and decorator styles with a choice of colors.
The Quattro is a similarly unique product, with four USB ports that have a combined 22W output and fits in a standard wall gang box. Using a patented door mechanism, the Quattro completely eliminates vampire power, also known as standby power, saving energy.
At 2.1 amps per port, both of these products are currently the most powerful energy saving devices available on the market. They output enough to quickly charge even the most power-hungry devices such as the iPad®, iPhone, Droid® devices and game controllers at full charging rate. The Duo and Quattro eliminate the need for wasteful and bulky AC adapters.
“At 16 and 22 watts, the Duo and Quattro respectively are the fastest, most powerful charging solutions available to our hustling, bustling world on the go,” says Patrick Manning, CEO of CurrentWerks LLC.
Measurement Computing Corporation, the value leader in data acquisition, announced that the USB-2408 Series has been honored with a 2012 Test & Measurement World Best in Test Awardfor Data Acquisition.
The 2012 Best in Test Product Awards recognize innovations released between November 1, 2010 and September 30, 2011 that have made an especially significant contribution to the test industry. Each year finalists are selected from among the nominees by Test & Measurement World’s editors, after which Test & Measurement World’s engineering audience are invited to vote for the winners using an online ballot. Test & Measurement World then uses a combination of these audience votes and balloting by its editorial staff to determine the Best in Test winners. Read the rest of this entry »