NEW: USB 2.0 Full Speed to PC/SC Smart Card Read/Writer ACR38F Smart Floppy Bay

USB 2.0 Full Speed to PC/SC Smart Card Read/Writer ACR38F Smart Floppy Bay

The USB 2.0 Full Speed to PC/SC Smart Card Read/Writer ACR38F Smart Floppy Bay is the ideal solution for an easy integration of smart card readers into the desktop environment. It uses the same core as the ACR38 Smart Card Reader series, and shares the versatility and cost-efficiency that customers have always associated with ACS smart card readers. Using the USB interface, it is powered by the PC's internal power supply, and can be configured to suit customer preferences. Similar to ACR38, the ACR38F Smart Floppy is very user-friendly. ACR38F is PC/SC and CCID-compliant, enabling its plug-and-play feature that eliminates the need for driver installation and driver-system compatibility assessment. It is ideal for a wide variety of smart card applications such as e-Commerce, home banking, e-Purse facility and secured computer access.

NEW: USB 2.0 Full Speed ACR122T USB Token NFC Reader

USB 2.0 Full Speed ACR122T USB Token NFC Reader

The ACR122T NFC Contactless Smart Card Reader is the token version of the ACR122U NFC Reader, and is especially designed for NFC applications requiring great portability and utmost user convenience. Developed based on the 13.56 MHz Contactless (RFID) Technology and the ISO/IEC 18092 standard for Near Field Communication (NFC), it supports not only Mifare and ISO 14443 Type A and B cards but also all four types of NFC tags.

ACR122T is a USB Plug-and-Play USB device with CCID and PC/SC compliance, ensuring interoperability with different systems and applications. It is ideal for secure personal identity verification and online micro-payment transactions, including computer log-on, e-payment, home banking and network authentication.

Device-side Pin Assignments for IU-100, IU-110, and IU-120

This information is applicable to the following Synchrotech part numbers.

• USB-SIO-IU-100
• USB-SIO-IU-110
• USB-SIO-IU-120

These USB to serial devices feature DB9 connectors, frequently used in RS-232 applications. RS-422 and RS-485 tend to use different connectors, so speciality cables (e.g. DB9 to Mini Din 8) are often needed to accommodate certain serial peripherals. The above image and following table should be helpful in selecting or designing application specific cables to deploy with the IU-1** series USB to Serial device.

Pin	Transmission Signals
	RS-422	4-Wire RS-485	2-Wire RS-485
1	Tx-	Tx-	D-
2	Tx+	Tx+	D+
3	Rx+	Rx+
4	Rx-	Rx-
5	GND	GND	GND

See the user manuals for the individual devices for further information including: DIP Switch settings, and internal jumper settings.

With online coupon Orico W8PH4-BK SuperSpeed USB 3.0 4 Port Hub is just $12 Expires 30-Sep-2014

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PCI Express (PCIe) to SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Host Adapter 3+1 Ports U-750

Harnessing PCI Express 2.0's powerful capabilities on modern motherboards, the x1 PCI Express 2.0 to USB 3.0 Host Adapter provides full USB SuperSpeed capabilities for up to Up to 5Gbps maximum transfer rates for high performance USB 3.0 peripherals. The adapter provides three external and one internal SuperSpeed USB 3.0 ports. The PCIe card to USB 3.0 adapter is fully backward compatible with existing USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 devices, and connects with USB based printers, modems, speakers, scanners, and hundreds of other devices while enabling the use of high performance device that were once reserved only for high speed buses like eSATA and FireWire. Easy USB installation makes adding new hardware a breeze, with no complex configuration, confusing plug-ins, or IRQs. Connect up to 127 USB products to PCs. Ready for use with self-powered devices, or plug any available 4-pin Power Connector into a motherboard's onboard connecter for devices requiring bus power. The U-750 supports USB Battery Charging Specification Revision 1.2.

Delock 61991 In-Desk Hub 3 Port SuperSpeed USB 3.0 + 2 Slot SD Card Reader

Delock's 61991 In-Desk Hub 3 Port USB 3.0 + 2 Slot SD Card Reader provides nearly zero-footprint access to both SuperSpeed ports and memory card slots utilizing existing standard desk cut-out. Leaving space for cable passthrough, the Delock 61991 provides a three port SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Hub powered by a generous 4A power supply. The versatility doesn't stop there. The Delock 61991 In-Desk Hub 3 Port USB 3.0 + 2 Slot SD Card Reader also features a two slot SuperSpeed memory card reader. The first slot accepts the whole range of modern SD-width cards including various SDHC, SDXC, and MMC style cards. The second slot accepts microSD variants without an adapter. The Delock 61991 In-Desk Hub 3 Port USB 3.0 + 2 Slot SD Card Reader is an excellent solution for under-desk CPU installations, and can even serve as an out-of-the-way docking station for highly portable machines. The 61991 connects to the host computer via SuperSpeed 5 Gb/s USB 3.0. Compatible with nearly all modern operating systems, the Delock 61991 excels in mixed use environments and provides a standard peripheral platform for large office installations.

SATA 6Gb/s Internal 2.5-inch SSD/HDD/SSHD Dock for Floppy Bays

SATA 6Gb/s Internal 2.5-inch SSD/HDD/SSHD Dock for Floppy Bays

Turn any floppy drive bay into a high performance removable connector for the latest notebook size storage devices using the SATA 6Gb/s Internal 2.5-inch SSD/HDD/SSHD Dock for Floppy Bays. Easy to install, this economical device for desktop computers provides a simple way to deploy the whole range of 7, 9.5, and 15mm 2.5-inch storage devices as if they were any other removable media. Connecting to a computer’s SATA 6Gb/s bus and 22-pin SATA power, the SATA 6Gb/s Internal 2.5-inch SSD/HDD/SSHD Dock for Floppy Bays provides maximum performance with the latest SATA Solid State Drives (SSD), 10,000 and 7,200 RPM Hard Disk Drives (HDD), and Hybrid SSD/HDD devices (SSHD). The unit is backwards compatible with previous SATA versions, and is bootable. Change 2.5-inch devices quickly by using an operating system’s method to safely unmount the drive, then popping out and in SATA disks as if they were floppy disks.

Shown here utilizing:

• INTEL SSDSC2CT080A4 80GB SSD
• Seagate ST500LM000-1EJ162 500GB SSHD
• Western Digital WDC WD3200BEKX-00B7WT0 320GB HDD

Delock 42510 Thunderbolt External Enclosure for SATA 6GB/s 2.5-inch SSD and HDD

The Delock 42510 Thunderbolt External Enclosure for 2.5-inch SATA devices delivers maximum SATA performance with even the fastest Solid State Drives. The attractive and sturdy aluminum enclosure accepts 7mm slim, 9.5mm standard, and 15mm enterprise style 2.5-inch notebook style drive devices. The 42510 Thunderbolt to SATA Drive Enclosure provides full throughput for SATA 6GB/s with bandwidth to spare. It is backwards compatible with SATA 3GB/s and 1.5GB/s devices as well. The 42510 Thunderbolt Enclosure lets you choose between spacious Hard Disk Drives (HDD), screaming fast Solid State Drives (SSD), or popular hybrid SSHD Drives. Upgrade by simply swapping out drive devices. The Delock 42510 comes with a 12 Volt at 2.5 Ampere power supply. The External Thunderbolt Enclosure features a single Thunderbolt port and is compatible with both Mac OS X and Windows systems with Thunderbolt support.

New: FarSync BERT HS Tester-USB Flex with Bit Error Rate Test (BERT) line quality tester software + cables

Building on the rich feature set of the popular FarSync BERT Tester-USB Flex, the new High Speed (HS) version adds hardware based test algorithms so that lines of up to 16 Mbits/s may be tested using a variety of encoding methods. The FarSync BERT HS Tester-USB provides a comprehensive, simple to use, all in one, line testing utility for testing asynchronous and synchronous lines from your Laptop PC. There are no extra expensive modules to buy to test different line types. All the popular standard BERT test patterns can be selected; the test period can be controlled; real time error counters and user controlled error injection with full line test statistics are provided. Lines with network interfaces RS232C (V.24), V.35, RS530 (EIA530, RS422), X.21 (V.11) and RS449 can be tested with line speeds ranging from 15 baud up to 16 Mbits/s.

The FarSync Flex adapter is simply plugged into any of your Laptop’s USB ports; select one of the cables provided to connect to the line to be tested; the BERT application can then be started and the line quality results are displayed in real time. Features include: API for LabVIEW and Windows Applications, Tests Manchester Encoding, Conditioned Di-phase, Correction for balanced pair signals being connected the wrong way round, Audible Alerts on Errors, RS485 4 wire support, Uses the FarSync Flex v2.

PCI Express to Serial ATA RAID (SATA/eSATA 6Gb/s) 2/2 Port Host Adapter

PCI Express to Serial ATA RAID (SATA/eSATA 6Gb/s) 2/2 Port Host Adapter

Utilizing a high performance x2 PCIe 2.0 connection, the A-331 host adapter is designed for demanding professional end users with throughput of 500MB/s per direction. Providing four 6Gb/s channels, the A-331’s versatility allows configuration as JBOD, RAID 0, RAID 1 or RAID 10. Moreover, the A-331 uses a Marvell 88SE92xx SATA 6G Controller with HyperDuo, allowing deployments of lightning fast SSDs in concert with high capacity HDDs in either Safe or Capacity Modes. Benchmarks of HyperDuo configurations show 80% of SSD performance (PCMark) at 1/3 the cost. The A-331 comes with its four internal SATA 6Gbps ports enabled by default; changing jumper settings allow exchange of up to two of the internal ports to the eSATA ports on the backplane of the card. The host adapter supports the older 1.5 and 3Gbps SATA standards. BIOS level settings are available for most RAID functions, while fine tuning and volume management tasks are handled with the supplied utility software for The Windows, or third party open source software under Linux.

ACOS3 Series Microprocessor Smart Cards

ACOS3 Series Microprocessor Smart Cards

ACS’s third generation of Microprocessor Smart Cards utilizing their exclusive ACOS Smart Card operating system unlocks the potential of a smart card. The ACOS3 series Smart Card technology enables a single card to support various applications such as loyalty program, parking registration, network access control, public transportation, telecommunication, and electronic purse. ACOS3 is specifically designed for highly secure payment applications. Featuring a high degree of security, ACOS3 is particularly suitable for secure loyalty programs, network access control and epurse applications. Likewise, it may be utilized for common payment solutions.

The security provided by ACOS3 can be enhanced further by utilizing ACOS6-SAM, which, by enabling Mutual Authentication, Secure Messaging, Key Diversification and Key Injection, perfectly secures various applications. ACS’ ACOS3 cards are available with the following range of interface types: contact interface, contactless interface (NFC), and combination cards utilizing both. Contact based cards are also optionally available with magnetic stripes. Both full size Smart Cards, and SIM size (for contact cards) are offered.

Newnex FireNEX-5000 SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Optical Repeater

Shoring up one of USB 3.0's most glaring shortcomings, Newnex's FireNEX-5000 extends SuperSpeed USB 3.0 transmission runs to over 100 meters! Among the world's first USB 3.0 optical repeaters, the FireNEX-5000 uses industry standard LC connector optical cables to extend far beyond the practical length limit for copper USB 3.0 cable of 3 meters. This capability opens many possibilities for the use of USB 3.0 in Machine Vision, security and scientific fields. The FireNEX-5000 set includes one FireNEX-5000 device unit (upstream) and one FireNEX-5000 host unit (downstream), a user's manual and a single FIRENEX-5POWER 5V power supply. A single FIRENEX-5POWER is included to power the device end which requires an external power source. The host unit may be bus powered by the computer; if power cannot be provided by the computer then a second power supply such as the FIRENEX-5POWER will need to be purchased. Optical cable and USB 3.0 cables are not included.

Important Note: This device is not backwards compatible. It does not support older USB2.0/1.1 devices, it will work only with USB 3.0 devices.

SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Hub 3 Port plus Gigabit Ethernet Docking Station U-810

This USB 3.0 Hub + Gigabit Ethernet Docking Station let you get the fastest way to connect several USB 3.0 devices quickly and easily. The U-810 has three USB 3.0 Super-Speed ports, and it also integrated with a single RJ-45 Ethernet networking port. With this USB/Ethernet Adapter, you avoid the hassles of opening up your computer case to add an internal network card.The USB 3.0 Hub + Gigabit Ethernet Docking Station is also backward compatible with the USB 2.0 specification. Perfect for docking small notebook and netbook computers to speedy wired networks and USB 3.0 SuperSpeed peripherals. The Gigabit Ethernet is powered by the latest ASIX AX88179 chipset, providing a host of modern features including full duplex operation with IEEE 802.3x flow control and half duplex operation with back-pressure flow control.

Superior design of Apple's Lightning connectors inspires upcoming Type-C USB standard

It's no secret that the bulky and awkward design of 'Micro' USB connectors has long been problematic especially its unidirectional orientation insertion requirement. While not nearly as elegant as Apple's Lightning connectors, the new USB Type-C connectors promise better than the downright awful existing standard. According to the USB-IF press release:

Key characteristics of the USB Type-C connector and cable solution include:

• An entirely new design tailored to work well with emerging product designs
• New smaller size similar in size to the existing USB 2.0 Micro-B
• Usability enhancements users will no longer need to be concerned with plug orientation/cable direction, making it easier to plug in
• The Type-C connector and cable will support scalable power charging
• Scalability the connector design will scale for future USB bus performance

Several trade publications have covered this story.

The Next-Gen USB Plug To Be Smaller And Finally Reversible

Key characteristics of the USB Type-C connector and cable solution include

PCI Express to Parallel (IEEE 1284) I/O 2 Port Host Adapter

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— Synchrotech, Inc. (@synchrotech_inc) November 13, 2013

CryptoMate64 USB Portable Cryptographic Token

CryptoMate64 is a lightweight USB token that provides a strong authentication solution. With a weight of only 6g, it is the most secure and portable cryptographic USB token in the market. CryptoMate64 enables digital signatures, email encryption, online payments, Windows log-on and other Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) applications. With the help of a smart card mini-driver that is automatically downloaded once the device is plugged into the PC, the Cryptomate 64 can easily be used for secure and efficient operations in Windows environments.
Cryptomate64 has a built-in ACOS5-64 Smart Card chip where all cryptographic operations, such as RSA (up to 4096bits), SHA-1, SHA-256, AES-128/192/256 and 3K 3DES, are performed, rather than in the PC or terminal, This ensures that all sensitive credentials protected by cryptographic keys cannot be hacked or sniffed. This allows ultimate security to be achieved.

G-Tech G-RAID with Thunderbolt at Synchrotech

G-RAID with Thunderbolt, designed specifically for professional content creation applications, features the most powerful, flexible I/O technology ever. At double the data transfer rates of USB 3.0 and over 12 times faster than Firewire 800, no other PC I/O interface can match the raw speed of Thunderbolt now available in G-Technology’s leading RAID solution. The G-Technology team has built its reputation and business on serving creative professionals and prosumers that demand performance, capacity and quality. To continue its tradition of serving this market, we’ve worked with Intel and Apple to enable Thunderbolt on its product line. Leveraging the strengths of our Enterprise storage experience, our AV expertise and the capabilities of Thunderbolt, the G-Technology team is delivering the future of rich media now.G-RAID is ready right out of the box for use with Mac OS X systems and appears to the system as a single, big and fast disk drive. G-RAID also supports Windows(R) systems with a simple reformat. G-RAID is backed by a standard 3-year factory warranty and unlimited free technical support by representatives experienced with the latest content creation applications.