With a whole lot of various USB Type-C adapters and docks available on the market, producers are attempting exhausting to make theirs extra engaging. To that finish, they now are inclined to design moderately fascinating merchandise addressing targeted use instances. SilverStone has launched its new compact USB-C dock that has three USB-A ports, a show output, and might move by as much as 100 W of energy to cost a laptop computer and/or gadgets linked to the USB-A ports, a uncommon characteristic for small docks.
The SilverStone SST-EP14C dock is predicated on the Fresco Logic FL5002 USB 3.1 hub controller that helps Power Delivery 2.zero spec in addition to the Parade PS176 DP 1.2 to HDMI 2.zero converter. The unit has three USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A ports, one USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-C port (that can be utilized as an influence enter in addition to a show output), and an HDMI 1.four connector supporting as much as 4096×2160 at 30 Hz decision (which is a bit odd because the product has a DP 1.2 to HDMI 2.zero converter chip that helps 4096×2160 at 60 Hz).
The key characteristic of the SST-EP14C is its capacity to move by as much as 100 W of energy from an acceptable energy brick, sufficient to cost a 15.6-inch pocket book and/or gadgets linked to its USB Type-A ports. Since there are laptops like Apple’s MacBook that characteristic just one USB Type-C connector, the power to move the ability although a dock is a beneficial characteristic.
The system is available in a sand-blasted aluminum with plastic chassis that matches design of latest laptops from Apple. Measuring 97.2×44×14.7 mm, the SST-EP14C dock weighs 71.Three grams.
SilverStone will begin gross sales of the SST-EP14C dock in late March. The product will price ¥6,500 w/o gross sales tax ($58) in Japan, however its MSRP in different international locations is unknown.
Sources: SilverStone, Hermitage Akihabara
