Transform Your Laptop’s USB-C Port into a Multiport Workstation Wherever You Go
Newer tablets, laptops, Chromebook™ and MacBook
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notebooks, desktop computers and even smartphones often have only USB Type-C
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ports for connection to peripherals. This Tripp Lite docking station expands the functionality of the USB-C
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or Thunderbolt™ 3 port on your computer and makes it compatible with more equipment.
Typical Applications
- Send audio/4K video to an HDMI monitor.
- Add USB-A peripherals to your computer.
- Power and charge your laptop.
- Convert your Chromebook or MacBook into a powerful and portable workstation.
Simplify Travel with a Bus-Powered, All-In-One USB-C Docking Station
This docking station eliminates the need to carry multiple adapters. It is also bus-powered, so you don’t need an external power supply.
- A compact footprint allows this portable docking station to fit 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 4K UHD Video on an HDMI Monitor
This docking station supports USB DisplayPort Alternate Mode (Alt Mode) for carrying digital audio and ultra high-definition video to an HDMI monitor, television or projector. It supports video resolutions up to 3840 x 2160 (4K x 2K) at 30 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.
Connect USB Peripherals
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 are also backward compatible with previous USB generations. One USB-A port meets BC 1.2 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).