Cable Matters Launches Its First All-in-One Thunderbolt™ 3 and USB-C® Docking Station

SOUTHBOROUGH, Mass., May 5, 2020 (Newswire.com) - ​Cable Matters®, an industry-leading supplier of connectivity solutions, today launched a new all-in-one Thunderbolt™ 3 and USB-C® docking station, solving a costly compatibility problem in the docking station market. The new Cable Matters Thunderbolt 3 Docking Station with Dual 4K DisplayPort™ & 60W Power Delivery takes advantage of a dedicated chipset to seamlessly switch between full Thunderbolt 3 mode and USB-C mode depending on the capability of the host device.

Thunderbolt 3 and USB-C share the same plug form factor but are very different technologies. Thunderbolt 3 boasts 40Gbps of high-speed bandwidth — up to four times as much bandwidth as USB-C only. Until now, Thunderbolt 3 docking stations were only compatible with laptops with Thunderbolt 3. Consumers searching for an all-in-one solution for multiple devices either compromised with a slower device or purchased two docking stations.

Taking advantage of the Intel Titan Ridge, the docking station detects if the connected host supports Thunderbolt 3 or USB-C only, and automatically switches its operation mode to accommodate either connection. This solution allows consumers to use the docking station with a high-performance laptop with Thunderbolt 3 ports, and their USB-C devices.

The docking station features two DisplayPort ports for connecting external monitors, two USB-C ports for connecting smartphones and USB-C devices, three USB-A ports for connecting flash drives, mice, and other peripherals, a 3.5mm audio jack for connecting headphones or a headset, and a Gigabit Ethernet port for wired network access. One USB-A and the two USB-C ports support speeds of up to 10Gbps, while previous Thunderbolt 3 docking stations were limited to 5Gbps USB ports. The host USB-C/Thunderbolt 3 connector features Power Delivery support, which can charge the host device with up to 60W of power.

Docking station features include:

·       Thunderbolt 3 Mode: 40Gbps bandwidth, supporting up to one 5K@60Hz display or dual 4K@60 displays

·       USB-C Mode (Windows/Linux): 10Gbps bandwidth, supporting up to one 4K@30Hz display or dual 1080p@60Hz displays

·       USB-C Mode (Mac): 10Gbps bandwidth, supporting up to one 4K@30Hz display

·       Docking Station Ports: 2x DisplayPort, 2x USB-C, 3x USB-A, 1x 3.5mm audio, 1x Gigabit Ethernet

·       Power Delivery: Up to 60W

The Cable Matters Thunderbolt 3 Docking Station with Dual 4K DisplayPort & 60W Power Delivery is now available for purchase at cablematters.com.

About Cable Matters

Cable Matters, with headquarters in Southborough, Massachusetts, offers a complete line of cables, adapters, docking stations, and networking products for the home, office, and data center. Cable Matters offers first-class quality products, backed by exceptional customer service, at an affordable price. Established in 2009, Cable Matters serves markets in the U.S., Canada, UK, France, Germany, Spain, Italy, and Japan.

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Source: Cable Matters Inc.