Plug and Play PC Network at 480Mbps Using Only USB Ports
Intel Developer Forum, SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 25 /PRNewswire/ -- NetChip
Technology Inc., a leader in Hi-Speed USB 2.0 semiconductors, announced the
availability of the world's first Hi-Speed USB 2.0 PC to PC network solution
in a reference design platform, TurboCONNECT 2.0. This solution enables two or
more Hi-Speed USB 2.0 equipped PCs to connect to each other using USB ports as
a network and have data rates up to 480Mbps, almost five times faster than a
conventional 100BT Ethernet network. With the complete capability of a
computer network, users can share files, disk drives, printers and any other
PC peripherals. Also, users can transfer gigabyte files from one PC to another
within seconds, ideal for computer back-up, synchronization, file sharing, or
diagnostics. NetChip is performing a live demo at the conference during the
technology showcase (USB-IF pavilion and Booth #430).
"The simplicity of TurboCONNECT 2.0 and USB takes the fear out of home and
SOHO users who want to set up a computer network, or transfer files between
PCs," says Robert Wong, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at NetChip. "As
with the standards of USB, TurboCONNECT 2.0 is simple with plug and play
operation. Unlike a normal Ethernet setup, there is no need to open the PC,
install an add-in card, connect to a hub or router, and go through a complex
software installation procedure." TurboCONNECT 2.0 represents NetChip's second
generation product for USB host to host network. NetChip has been the provider
of USB 1.1 host/host networking chips, TurboCONNECT NET1080, for leading
manufacturers such as Belkin and Laplink.
TurboCONNECT 2.0 is a reference design platform based upon NetChip's
NET2270 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 peripheral controller chip. NET2270 was the world's
first product of its kind to be logo certified and had been featured in
various keynote addresses of events hosted by Intel and Microsoft worldwide.
You can find NET2270 in majority of the Hi-Speed USB 2.0 printers, scanners
and PC peripherals. NetChip offers the reference 2 design kit as a development
tool for OEMs to take to manufacturing immediately. The kit will include an
evaluation unit, complete schematics, Gerber and layout files, BOM, test
utilities, all relevant drawings, custom installation software, complete
software drivers and license agreement.
The TurboCONNECT 2.0 reference design kit is available now for OEM
licensing. NET2270 controller is in mass production.
About NetChip Technology, Inc.
NetChip Technology, Inc. is a leading supplier of high-performance
semiconductors and subsystems based on USB and other leading edge, emerging
technologies. The company's innovative product designs, unparalleled level of
customer support, and high level of product expertise have earned NetChip a
solid reputation with peripheral device design engineers and business managers
alike. NetChip is headquartered at 335 Pioneer Way, Mountain View, CA 94041,
650-526-1490, http://www.netchip.com.
SOURCE NetChip Technology Inc.
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CONTACT:
David Tu of NetChip Technology, Inc.,
+1-650-526-1490, or dtu@netchip.com
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