Newer tablets, laptops, Chromebook and MacBook notebooks, desktop computers and even smartphones often have USB Type-C ports, but come equipped with few others. Using a single USB-C or Thunderbolt 3 port, this Tripp Lite docking station adds 11 connection options to your device.
One USB-C connection provides 11 different ports, so you don’t need multiple adapters. This docking station is also bus-powered, so you don’t have to travel with a separate external power supply. When used as a permanent docking solution on your desk, it offers the convenience of having a single USB-C cable to unplug when you take your laptop on the road.
- With a footprint similar in size to popular smartphones, this portable docking station fits almost anywhere.
- Lightweight, streamlined design doesn’t add weight to your load.
- Built-in cable eliminates the chance of losing or forgetting the USB-C cord.
- Plug-and-play operation means you don’t need software or drivers.
This docking station supports USB DisplayPort Alternate Mode (Alt Mode) for transmitting video to a monitor, television or projector. The HDMI port and mDP support digital video resolutions up to 3840 x 2160 (4K x 2K) at 30 Hz. The VGA port supports video resolutions up to 1920 x 1200, including 1080p, at 60 Hz.
- Show the same video on your laptop and a second monitor.
- Use a second monitor as your primary screen.
- Extend video across a second monitor.
- Share audio/video in a conference room, classroom or auditorium setting.
The USB-A ports allow you to connect a huge variety of USB devices, including flash drives, cameras, keyboards, mice and external hard drives. You can also connect a printer with a USB cable when a wireless connection isn’t feasible. The ports support USB 3.1 Gen 1 data transfer rates up to 5 Gbps. They also support device charging and are backward compatible with previous USB generations.
Limited USB-C ports can force you to choose between connecting a peripheral and charging your laptop’s battery. The USB-C Power Delivery (PD) port powers and charges your laptop without affecting the other connections. Your laptop’s wall charger connects to the USB-C PD port, which supports power input up to 20V, 3A (60W).