- Author: USB World
- Filed under: USB News
- Date: Jan 13,2012
Etron Technology launched at the CES 2012 show: (1) a new four-port USB 3.0 Host Controller IC EJ198; (2) a new optimized cost-performance four-port USB 3.0 Host Controller IC EJ188, and (3) a new top performance dual-channel USB 3.0 Flash Drive Controller IC eV268.
These products are made with Etron’s completely self-developed USB 3.0 hardware and software technologies, and provide customers with a total solution of using both Etron’s host and device ICs to enjoy the most exciting data transfer experiences.
Etron has further strengthened her leading position of supplying various USB 3.0 controller chips for fast growing USB 3.0 application markets, and creates win-win opportunities with her strategic system customers. Read the rest of this entry »
- Author: USB World
- Filed under: USB News
- Date: Jan 12,2012
iTwin announced its new iTwin Multi functionality. This free iTwin upgrade enables users to share files stored on a computer with multiple people at the same time.
With iTwin Multi, multiple users and workgroups can simply and safely connect multiple iTwins to the same computer to remotely access, edit and share files, without the headaches associated with email, VPN, or remote access software. For example, using iTwin Multi, field sales reps can remotely download or upload the latest confidential client contracts and proposals. Similarly, small businesses such as CPA firms can securely share large accounting files and other sensitive data with multiple clients. Read the rest of this entry »
RCA continues its leadership in USB charging with its most wide-ranging product line to date, including the award-winning USB Wall Plate Charger that converts any dual standard outlet into two USB charging outlets and single standard outlet … simply by plugging it in.
The USB Wall Plate Charger is the winner of the “Best of Innovations” award at the 2012 Consumer Electronics Show, joining a host of other honored innovative products from the company.
The new USB charging line-up also includes a Night Glow USB Home & Travel charger with an amber indicator that glows when your device is charging, and a full-function dual USB Charging Clock Radio. In an era of expensive, sometimes disposable personal electronics, RCA believes that smart design and great value are more relevant than ever, because the products that fit your life today should have a place in it tomorrow.
“In 2010, one in four US households used mobile phones only. That works out to roughly 300 million phones to charge, and if you factor in tablets and other smart devices the total moves closer to 500 million products that need to be charged on a daily basis,” stated David Geise, President of Audiovox Accessories Corporation. “This market is not going away anytime soon. As a leader in power products, we are committed to deliver unique, reliable and convenient devices that fit consumer lifestyles and tastes.” Read the rest of this entry »
Keystone ECO Booster 2.0 Extends the Battery Life of Smart Phones On-the-Go
Concord Keystone Trading announced its anticipated Keystone ECO Booster 2.0, an ultra slim and lightweight 2000 mAh portable battery pack for Micro USB smart phones. The Keystone ECO Booster 2.0 can be seen at CES, LVCC, North Hall, iLounge, Booth 5508.
The Keystone ECO Booster 2.0 has a built-in retractable Micro USB charging cable so it recharges the smart phones without the need to bring another loose cable. The unit can be attached to the back of the phone using the adhesive gel pad concealed beneath a removable protective cover, which can be relocated to the back of the Booster 2.0 to be used as a horizontal or vertical viewing stand while charging. Read the rest of this entry »
- Author: USB World
- Filed under: USB News
- Date: Jan 10,2012
This week at International CES 2012, Toshiba America Electronic Components, will be demonstrating the latest additions to its lineup of flash memory offerings – the TransMemory-EXseries of USB flash memory products.
The new drives are compliant with the new USB 3.0 standards – known as Super Speed USB. Initial storage capacities include a 32GB model and a 64GB model.
Utilizing Toshiba’s Double Data Rate (DDR) NAND , the new products offer maximum data transfer rates of 220 MB/sec for reading and 94 MB/sec for writing – or 22 times and 18 times faster transfer rates, respectively, when compared with Toshiba’s previous models. Additionally, Toshiba achieved this level of performance with low power consumption of 300 mA or less – one of the lowest in the industry. Toshiba’s new drives are fully backward-compatible with the USB 2.0 standard. Read the rest of this entry »