Tripp Lite, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of power protection and connectivity solutions, gains market share with the development of its U442 docking station series; USB docking stations to give users the ability to add 4K HDMI, USB A, USB C and Ethernet ports to their notebook computers or tablets.
“We are facing the phenomenon of work from anywhere, which encourages people to work from anywhere, and connectivity solutions are key elements to enhance the quality of their work and their level of productivity. With this new line of docking stations, people can charge their devices more easily, share information and be permanently connected, ”explains Juan Pablo Ortúzar, Vice President of Sales for Latin America & the Caribbean at Tripp Lite.
Tripp Lite’s docking station series transmits video and audio signals from USB DisplayPort Alternate Mode sources, supports 4K Ultra HD resolutions up to 3840 x 2160 for crisp 4K x 2K video, and connects to a 10Mbps / 100Mbps wired Gigabit Ethernet network / 1000Mbps when Wi-Fi is not available. It also allows fast charging of compatible devices thanks to its 20V 3A (60W) power output.
Its USB C, USB A and memory card ports allow the connection of USB memory sticks and other peripherals, and it turns the USB C or Thunderbolt 3 port of mobile devices into a workstation in any place. It’s ideal for connecting to a wired Gigabit Ethernet network, streaming digital audio and video to a large screen, USB stick or other USB peripheral, powering and charging a PD Charge compatible mobile device, and more. All at the same time ”, explains the executive.
Tripp Lite’s U442 docks support USB C DisplayPort Alternate Mode for transmitting audio and video signals; thus, users can send 4K video and digital audio to a compatible monitor, television or projector, without installing special software drivers. Furthermore, HDCP 2.2 support makes streaming 4K Amazon and Netflix content seamless.
“These solutions make it easy to play video from a laptop or PC on an HDMI display, access a wired Ethernet network in a place without Wi-Fi or poor Wi-Fi, charge devices by connecting wall chargers to the charging port. USB C PD, transfer data to and from a USB flash drive or memory card, and even connect a microphone or headphones to record a podcast or listen to music. At Tripp Lite we believe that, from now on, solutions of this type will make Work from anywhere a possible reality for millions of people, ”says Juan Pablo Ortúzar.
