Transform Your Laptop’s USB-C Port into a Multiport Workstation Wherever You Go
Newer tablets, laptops, Chromebook and MacBook notebooks, desktop computers and even smartphones often have USB Type-C ports, but come equipped with few others. This Tripp Lite docking station expands the functionality of the USB-C or Thunderbolt 3 port on your device and makes it compatible with your existing equipment.
Typical Applications
· Send audio/video to an HDMI monitor.
· Add a USB-A peripheral to your computer.
· Power and charge your laptop.
· Connect to a Gigabit Ethernet network when Wi-Fi isn’t available.
· Convert your MacBook or Chromebook into a powerful and portable workstation.
Simplify Travel with a Bus-Powered, All-In-One USB-C Docking Station
Because just one USB-C connection provides four different ports, you don’t need multiple adapters. This docking station is also bus-powered, so you don’t have to travel with the weight of an external power supply.
· With a footprint similar in size to a credit card, 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.
Connect a USB Peripheral
A USB-A port provides a place to connect a USB peripheral, like a flash drive or a USB mouse. Or, you can connect a printer with a USB cable when a wireless connection isn’t feasible. The docking station supports USB 3.1 Gen 1 data transfer rates up to 5 Gbps. It’s also 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).
Display High-Definition Video on an HDMI Monitor
This docking station supports USB DisplayPort Alternate Mode (Alt Mode) for carrying digital audio and high-definition video to an HDMI monitor, television or projector. It supports video resolutions up to 1920 x 1080 at 60 Hz, including 1080p.
· 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.