Atlona, a leading manufacturer of AV distribution, AV over IP, collaboration, and control solutions, has introduced a USB extender for the high data rate USB 3.2 Gen 1 peripherals now available in the commercial AV market, while also delivering integration tools for USB systems in learning and meeting spaces.
Now shipping, the Atlona AT-USB-EX350-KIT supports simultaneous extension of 5 Gbps USB 3.2 Gen 1 data and 480 Mbps USB 2.0 data up to 330ft (100m). It is designed to allow customers to place high data rate USB components, including laptops, computers, cameras, microphones, and speakers in different areas of the room without having to worry about the distance limitations associated with traditional cabling.
The USB-EX350-KIT includes two endpoints. The host endpoint provides a USB-C port for connection to laptops, computers, or other AV equipment that supports USB connectivity, including many of Atlona’s Omega Series of switching, extension, and video processing products.
The device endpoint boasts three USB-A ports and one USB-C port for connection to 4K cameras, conferencing bars, microphones, speakers, and other peripherals. The kit also includes a bidirectional remote power feature. Atlona says the compact enclosures can be comfortably mounted inside furniture, behind a display, or above a projector.
The USB-EX350-KIT also offers enhanced integration capabilities through the LAN connection on the host endpoint. Over the network, users can access advanced features including VBUS configuration for each device port, USB connection and power consumption monitoring to aid in system verification and troubleshooting, firmware updates, and IP to RS-232 translation for serial control of system devices.
Paul Krizan, product line manager, Atlona, said: “The USB-EX350-KIT overcomes the limitations of traditional cabling by allowing 5 Gbps 3.2 Gen 1 data to travel up to 330ft between components. In addition, the integrated network interface provides an unprecedented level of configuration, monitoring, and control capabilities not found in any other solution on the market.”
