HighPoint RocketU 1400 Series USB 3.2 HBAs

Powered by HighPoint Technologies, Inc.‘s advanced PCIe Gen3 switch architecture, and capable of hosting up to 8 USB devices at speeds up to 20Gb/s, RocketU 1400 series USB 3.2 HBAs are designed for industrial workflows that require a USB-based connectivity solution capable of accommodating a wide range of high-speed data acquisition applications, such as a 3D Imaging or motion capture platform, HD security systems, ADAS sensor suites, high-resolution VR systems, IOT devices and spectrum analyzers.

PCIe switching architecture
RocketU 1400 series HBAs leverage Broadcom’s x48-Lane PLX8700 PCIe Gen3 IC and dedicated ASmedia USB controllers to ensure each USB 3.2 port provides 20Gb/s connectivity. x4 Lanes of Gen3 bandwidth is allocated to each downstream port’s ASM3242 USB controller, while full x16 lanes are dedicated to the upstream port to the host CPU.

This hardware architecture delivers guaranteed 20Gb/s host-to-device connectivity for industry standard USB 3.2 compliant drives and peripherals, and ensures these devices can continuously operate at maximum throughput without taxing system resources or interfering with neighboring USB connections. In addition, the dedicated ASmedia USB 3.2 controllers enable each port to deliver up to 7.5W of power for device operation or charging purposes.

RocketU 1488C: 8-port powerhouse
The RocketU 1488C is a fast USB PCIe add-in-card. Armed with 8 independent USB 3.2 Type-C ports and PCIe switching Architecture, the compact half-length PCIe HBA is capable of saturating x16 lanes of PCIe 3.0 host bandwidth, and can be installed into nearly any industry-standard workstation or server with PCIe 3.0/4.0/5.0 connectivity. Each USB port delivers a dedicated 20Gb/s of transfer bandwidth and can operate either independently or concurrently.

RocketU 1444C: Compact, 4-port high-performance USB solution
For applications that require fewer device ports or a more compact form factor, without sacrificing 20Gb/s transfer capability, RocketU 1144C is the solution. Equipped with 4 USB 3.2 20G Type-C ports, RocketU 1444C shares the RocketU 1488C’s game changing PCIe switching and dedicated per-port USB controller architecture. The HBA allocates x4 lane of PCIe Gen3 bandwidth to each connection to ensure hosted devices perform optimally with minimal latency for mission-critical applications.

20Gb/s USB 3.2 product line
RocketU 1488C and 1444C deliver performance and connectivity, enabling the transition of data across multiple device to enhance productivity and efficiency in demanding workflows and computing environments. Armed with industry PCIe switching technology and dedicated per-port USB 3.2 controllers, RocketU 1400 series HBAs provide up to 8 independent USB Type-C device ports with a guaranteed 20Gb/s of bandwidth on tap.  

The RocketU 1400 Series HBAs are available WW direct from firm’s E-Store and approved global resale and distribution partners.

• RocketU 1444C (RU1444C) – 4xUSB 20G Type-C Ports: MSRP $199
• RocketU 1488C (RU1488C) – 8xUSB 20G Type-C Ports: MSRP $299