Realtek Launched Worldwide First USB-IF Fully Certified (TID: 11930) Multi-Port USB4 Hub Controller (RTS5490), Integrating USB Type‑C/PD Functionality
Realtek Semiconductor (2379.TW) has launched the RTS5490, the world's first USB-IF fully certified multi-port USB4 hub controller with integrated USB Type-C/PD functionality. The breakthrough device doubles bandwidth from USB 3.2's 20Gbps to 40Gbps, while maintaining compatibility with USB 3.2 and 2.0 devices.
The RTS5490 features one upstream USB4 port, two downstream USB4 ports, two USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 downstream ports, and DisplayPort 2.1 with input/output ports. This highly integrated solution includes a 32-bit processor, USB 2.0/3.2 hub, DisplayPort controller, PCIe switch, and USB 3.2 host controller.
The controller enables advanced applications like AI acceleration using USB4/Thunderbolt external graphics cards and high-speed inter-domain data transfer between computers. It supports 240W rapid charging and offers multi-display capabilities.
Realtek Semiconductor (2379.TW) ha lanciato il RTS5490, il primo controller hub multi-port USB4 al mondo completamente certificato da USB-IF, con funzionalità integrate USB Type-C/PD. Questo dispositivo innovativo raddoppia la larghezza di banda da 20Gbps di USB 3.2 a 40Gbps, mantenendo la compatibilità con i dispositivi USB 3.2 e 2.0.
Il RTS5490 presenta una porta USB4 upstream, due porte USB4 downstream, due porte USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 downstream e DisplayPort 2.1 con porte di input/output. Questa soluzione altamente integrata include un processore a 32 bit, hub USB 2.0/3.2, controller DisplayPort, switch PCIe e controller host USB 3.2.
Il controller consente applicazioni avanzate come l'accelerazione AI utilizzando schede grafiche esterne USB4/Thunderbolt e il trasferimento dati ad alta velocità tra computer. Supporta la ricarica rapida da 240W e offre capacità multi-display.
Realtek Semiconductor (2379.TW) ha lanzado el RTS5490, el primer controlador de hub USB4 multi-puerto del mundo completamente certificado por USB-IF, con funcionalidad integrada USB Type-C/PD. Este dispositivo innovador duplica el ancho de banda de 20Gbps de USB 3.2 a 40Gbps, manteniendo la compatibilidad con dispositivos USB 3.2 y 2.0.
El RTS5490 cuenta con un puerto USB4 upstream, dos puertos USB4 downstream, dos puertos USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 downstream y DisplayPort 2.1 con puertos de entrada/salida. Esta solución altamente integrada incluye un procesador de 32 bits, hub USB 2.0/3.2, controlador DisplayPort, conmutador PCIe y controlador host USB 3.2.
El controlador permite aplicaciones avanzadas como la aceleración de IA utilizando tarjetas gráficas externas USB4/Thunderbolt y la transferencia de datos de alta velocidad entre computadoras. Soporta carga rápida de 240W y ofrece capacidades de múltiples pantallas.
리얼텍 반도체 (2379.TW)는 USB Type-C/PD 기능이 통합된 세계 최초의 USB-IF 완전 인증 멀티 포트 USB4 허브 컨트롤러 RTS5490를 출시했습니다. 이 혁신적인 장치는 USB 3.2의 20Gbps에서 40Gbps로 대역폭을 두 배로 늘리면서 USB 3.2 및 2.0 장치와의 호환성을 유지합니다.
RTS5490은 하나의 업스트림 USB4 포트, 두 개의 다운스트림 USB4 포트, 두 개의 USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 다운스트림 포트 및 입력/출력 포트를 갖춘 DisplayPort 2.1을 특징으로 합니다. 이 고도로 통합된 솔루션에는 32비트 프로세서, USB 2.0/3.2 허브, DisplayPort 컨트롤러, PCIe 스위치 및 USB 3.2 호스트 컨트롤러가 포함됩니다.
이 컨트롤러는 USB4/Thunderbolt 외부 그래픽 카드를 사용한 AI 가속 및 컴퓨터 간 고속 도메인 간 데이터 전송과 같은 고급 애플리케이션을 가능하게 합니다. 240W의 고속 충전을 지원하며 다중 디스플레이 기능을 제공합니다.
Realtek Semiconductor (2379.TW) a lancé le RTS5490, le premier contrôleur de hub multi-port USB4 au monde entièrement certifié par USB-IF, avec des fonctionnalités intégrées USB Type-C/PD. Ce dispositif révolutionnaire double la bande passante de 20Gbps de l'USB 3.2 à 40Gbps, tout en maintenant la compatibilité avec les appareils USB 3.2 et 2.0.
Le RTS5490 dispose d'un port USB4 en amont, de deux ports USB4 en aval, de deux ports USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 en aval et de DisplayPort 2.1 avec des ports d'entrée/sortie. Cette solution hautement intégrée comprend un processeur 32 bits, un hub USB 2.0/3.2, un contrôleur DisplayPort, un commutateur PCIe et un contrôleur hôte USB 3.2.
Le contrôleur permet des applications avancées telles que l'accélération de l'IA en utilisant des cartes graphiques externes USB4/Thunderbolt et le transfert de données à haute vitesse entre ordinateurs. Il prend en charge la charge rapide de 240W et offre des capacités multi-affichage.
Realtek Semiconductor (2379.TW) hat den RTS5490 vorgestellt, den weltweit ersten USB-IF vollständig zertifizierten Multi-Port USB4 Hub-Controller mit integrierter USB Type-C/PD-Funktionalität. Dieses bahnbrechende Gerät verdoppelt die Bandbreite von 20Gbps von USB 3.2 auf 40Gbps und bleibt dabei mit USB 3.2 und 2.0 Geräten kompatibel.
Der RTS5490 verfügt über einen upstream USB4-Port, zwei downstream USB4-Ports, zwei USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 downstream Ports und DisplayPort 2.1 mit Ein-/Ausgangsports. Diese hochintegrierte Lösung umfasst einen 32-Bit-Prozessor, ein USB 2.0/3.2 Hub, einen DisplayPort-Controller, einen PCIe-Switch und einen USB 3.2 Host-Controller.
Der Controller ermöglicht fortschrittliche Anwendungen wie KI-Beschleunigung mit USB4/Thunderbolt externen Grafikkarten und Hochgeschwindigkeits-Datenübertragung zwischen Computern. Er unterstützt schnelles Laden mit 240W und bietet Multi-Display-Funktionen.
- First-to-market advantage with USB-IF certification (TID: 11930)
- Doubles bandwidth capacity to 40Gbps from previous 20Gbps standard
- Integrated solution reduces design complexity and development time
- Backward compatibility maintains broad market applicability
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HSINCHU, Feb. 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Realtek Semiconductor Corp. (Taiwan Stock Exchange: 2379.TW), one of the world's leading network and multimedia IC providers, launched the world's first multi-port USB4 hub controller (RTS5490), integrating USB Type-C/PD functionality and passing USB-IF full certification (TID: 11930).
Realtek's RTS5490 boasts a revolutionary speed upgrade, increasing the bandwidth from USB 3.2's 20Gbps to USB4's 40Gbps. It integrates protocols such as USB 3.2, USB-C, USB PD, PCIe, and DisplayPort while remaining backward compatible with existing USB 3.2 and USB 2.0 devices. With the RTS5490 USB4 hub controller, users can effortlessly expand their computer's ports with just a USB-C cable, offering ultra-fast data transfer, multi-display capabilities, and 240W rapid charging.
Realtek's RTS5490 highly integrated USB4 solution provides customers with unmatched design flexibility and compatibility with existing Thunderbolt 3 devices and includes:
- One upstream USB4 port, two downstream USB4 ports
- Two USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 downstream ports
- DisplayPort 2.1 with one input port and one output port
Benefiting from the downstream port's support for USB4, the RTS5490 enables emerging applications such as AI acceleration using USB4/Thunderbolt external graphics cards and high-speed data sharing between computers using inter-domain transfer technology. This highly integrated SoC solution features a high-performance 32-bit processor, a USB 2.0/3.2 hub, a DisplayPort controller, a PCIe switch, and a USB 3.2 host controller. The RTS5490 is currently one of the most competitive USB4 hub controller solutions on the market.
"Our RTS5490 is the only fully USB-IF Certified USB4 hub product on the market to integrate USB Type-C and USB PD 3.2 controllers. This significantly simplifies the complexity of design in products like PCs, docks, and displays, greatly shortening the product development cycle," said Yee-Wei Huang, Realtek's Vice President and Spokesman. "We will continue to innovate and drive continuous progress and development of data transfer technologies."
About Realtek
Realtek Semiconductor Corporation is a world-leading IC provider that designs and develops a wide range of IC products for connected media, communications networks, computer peripherals, multimedia, and smart interconnect applications. Products include 10/100/1000M/2.5G/5G/10G Ethernet Controllers/PHYs, 10/100/1000M/2.5G/10G/25G/100G Ethernet Switch Controllers/Media Converter Controllers/Gateway Controllers, Wireless LAN Controllers & AP/Router SoCs, xDSL, VoIP Solutions, Bluetooth, xPON, IoT Solutions, Automotive Ethernet Solutions, High Fidelity Audio Solutions for Consumer and PC Applications, Card Reader Controllers, USB 3.2/USB4 Hub Controllers, Type-C PD/Redriver Controllers, PC Embedded Controllers, Fingerprint Recognition with Hardware Encryption Controllers, Web/IP Camera Controllers, LCD Monitor Controllers, Display Hub/Retimers/Translators, Smart TV SoCs, and Digital Home Center Controllers. With advanced design expertise in RF, analog, and mixed-signal circuits, and with superb system knowledge, Realtek offers full-featured, high-performance, low-power, and competitive total solutions. More information on Realtek can be found on the website: www.realtek.com.
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