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. Using a single USB-C™ or Thunderbolt™ 3 port, this Tripp Lite docking station adds the most popular ports to your device. This docking station supports USB DisplayPort Alternate Mode (Alt Mode).
Typical Applications
- Send video to an HDMI or VGA monitor.
- Add multiple USB-A peripherals.
- Power and charge your laptop.
- Charge additional devices like smartphones.
- Connect to a Gigabit Ethernet network.
- Access MicroSD, SD or MMC memory cards.
- Convert your MacBook or Chromebook into a powerful and portable workstation.
Simplify Travel with a Bus-Powered, All-In-One USB-C Docking Station
One USB-C connection provides a variety of 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. If you keep the docking station on your desk, you will have only one 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.
Display HD Video on an HDMI or VGA Monitor
This docking station supports USB DisplayPort Alternate Mode (Alt Mode) for transmitting video to a monitor, television or projector. The HDMI port supports 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 video in a conference room, classroom or auditorium setting.
Connect USB Peripherals
A USB-C data port and two 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. One USB-A port meets BC 1.2 to provide up to 1.5A for fast device charging.
Keep Ports Available While Your Laptop Charges
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, 5A (100W).