For some time now Synchrotech has maintained support blogs on both the blogger and tumblr platforms. Moving into the year 2016, our intention is to post primarily to tumblr, although we may still occasionally post here. Our decision was based on, but not limited to the far greater ease of use for posting images on tumblr, and the ability to use Markdown to write our posts.
This site will remain as an archive, since there are important posts that go back for years.
As our custom, we are closed from December 24, 2015 to January 4, 2016. Orders placed during that period will ship January 4, as long as the items are in stock. We're offering some excellent specials starting today, including coupons for either $5 off orders $50.00 or over, or $10 off orders $100.00 or over. Be sure to check out all our money saving coupons, seasonal special offers, and sales items!
Doubling the speed of the previous standard, USB 3.1 SuperSpeed+ adds a 10 Gbps speed mode that uses a more efficient data encoding and will deliver more than twice the effective data through-put performance of existing SuperSpeed USB over enhanced, fully backward compatible USB connectors and cables. The USB Type-C implementation of USB 3.1 SuperSpeed+ adds the following: slim and sleek connector tailored to fit mobile device product designs, yet robust enough for laptops and tablets; features reversible plug orientation and cable direction; supports scalable power and performance to future-proof your solution.
The ACOS6 Secure Access Module (SAM) is designed as a general cryptogram computation module or as a security authentication module for ACOS contact client cards - ACOS3, ACOS6, ACOS7 and ACOS10, and common contactless client cards - DESFire, DESFire EV1, Ultralight-C and Mifare Plus. The ACOS6-SAM card securely stores cryptographic keys and uses these keys to compute cryptograms for other applications or smart cards. Using this, terminals need not know the master key(s) of an application, considering that the keys never leave the ACOS6-SAM.
The ACOS6-SAM card can perform a number of functions, including: Mutual Authentication: To guarantee the authenticity of the terminal and the client card; Secure Messaging: To ensure that the data transmission between the card and terminal/server is secured and not susceptible to eavesdropping, replay attack and unauthorized modification; Purse MAC Computation: To authenticate and ensure data integrity of data and commands that are transferred into the card and vice versa; Key Diversification: To enable diversified entry of keys without exposing the master key; Secure Key Injection: To ensure the key injection from SAM to client cards for contactless cards with protection of Encryption and Message Authentication Code, besides, key(s) may be changed after injection.
The new ACOS3x eXpress Microprocessor Card is based on the ACOS3 platform, which has met recognizable success worldwide with its proprietary high security yet user-friendly file structures. It comes with the following superior features: Triple-DES (3DES); Crypto-Engine Hardware; Faster processing time; Larger EEPROM memory size of up to 256 KB; and Maximum support of 128 user files. The ACOS3X contains a powerful microprocessor and is fully compatible with other members of the ACOS3 product line. Security via ACOS3X can thus be achieved easily without sacrificing the computation time on cryptogram.
Similar to ACOS3, ACOS3X enables a single card to support various applications such as loyalty program, parking registration, access control, e-ID and electronic purse. ACOS3X may also be paired with ACOS6-SAM for mutual authentication, secure messaging and key diversification, in order to provide utmost security for any application. An optional ACOS3X-Mag version is available, which is the contact card with magnetic stripe.
AFT SuperSpeed USB 3.0 PRO-37U Professional Media Reader/Writer
AFT SuperSpeed USB 3.0 PRO-37U Professional Media Reader/WriterMore Like This The AFT SuperSpeed USB 3.0 PRO-37U Professional Media Reader/Writer leverages AFT's experience in providing robust kiosk readers for professional and consumer use. With support for UHS-1 and UDMA 7 Read/Write speeds, the versatile reader provides five slots and a USB 3.0 port. Designed for use as either an external or 3.5-inch drive bay device, the reader comes with detachable cables for either application. Featuring upgradeable firmware to ensure compatibility with upcoming media cards, the PRO-37U is ready for the next generation of cards. The PRO-37U has all the functions of a multi-card reader, but its main strength is its durability. Utilizing the SuperSpeed USB 3.0 interface, it is the best solution for high performance, reliability and value.
4SDHUB USB 2.0 Four (4x) Slot SD Card Reader with 3 Port Hub
The 4SDHUB USB 2.0 Four (4x) Slot SD Card Reader with 3 Port Hub allows simultaneous access up to four SD Card media. The 4SDHUB accepts SD, SDHC, and SDXC Cards directly, and can use the mini and micro versions of those same cards when they are first inserted in an SD Card adapter. The 4SDHUB also accepts MultiMediaCard and its derivatives. Additionally, the reader has a built-in USB hub, providing three downsteam ports. Extremely compact, the reader's ramped, vertical slot orientation allows for single-handed card insertions. The slots do not feature push-pull mechanisms, and feature a staggered insertion depth to facilitate grasping of adjacent cards. The 4SDHUB USB 2.0 Four (4x) Slot SD Card Reader with 3 Port Hub works well as a card duplicator, presenting all inserted cards simultaneously.
AFT SuperSpeed USB 3.0 MK-S3 Serviceable Kiosk External Card Reader
Photo Kiosk Systems are getting more and more popular due to the high growth of digital photography. As a result of this, kiosks in high commercial or industrial usages require their components to be serviced more frequently due to the increase in wear and tear. Ease of serviceability is the key to decreasing down time for the kiosk owner. Atech Flash Technology (AFT), one of the fastest growing digital kiosk card reader manufacturers has addressed this issue and is offering a Serviceable digital media reader. The MK-S3 has all the functions of a multi-card reader, but its main strength is its serviceability. It comes with a key specially designed to eject and remove the serviceable part of the reader. Replacing or updating the EX-S3 kiosk reader unit only takes a few minutes versus an hour or more using conventional card readers.
To keep things simple, the MK-S3 is a based around the EX-S3, so you can add this to your existing USB enabled PC system or Kiosk System. Utilizing the latest SuperSpeed USB 3.0 interface, it is the best solution for high performance, reliability and value. This will also ensure that compatibility or upgradeability with existing kiosks or PC systems.
ACR1222L VisualVantage USB NFC Reader with LCD
ACR1222L is an LCD-equipped PC-Linked NFC Contactless Reader with USB as its host interface. It was developed based on the 13.56 MHz RFID technology and the ISO/IEC 18092 standard. ACR1222L can support ISO14443 Type A and B cards, Mifare, FeliCa and all 4 types of NFC tags. Typical ACR1222L applications include e-payment, loyalty programs and access control.
With its PC/SC compliance, ACR1222L ensures easy upgrade of PC/SC smart card applications to improve user interaction. It is equipped with 4 LEDs, a buzzer and an LCD that provide users with clear indications of the reader or application status. The 2-line graphic LCD has multiple language support, including Chinese, English, Japanese and some European languages. It allows interactive operation such as scrolling up and down, left and right, etc. Moreover its three built-in SAM slots provide enhanced security during contactless operations.
Sedna SuperSpeed+ USB 3.1 to SATA 6Gb/s HDD/SSD Adapter
Sedna's SuperSpeed+ USB 3.1 to SATA 6G adapter is designed to support 2.5-inch SATA devices. For use with high-speed SATA 6Gb/s devices including SSD, HDD, and Hybrids. Utilizing SuperSpeed+ USB 3.1's maximum theoretical speeds of up to 10Gbps, the adapter easily accommodates the full bandwidth of SATA 6Gb/s. The SuperSpeed+ USB to SATA 6G adapter is backwards compatible with SATA devices previous to SATA 6Gb/s.
The SuperSpeed+ USB 3.1 to SATA 6G can accomodate 3.5-inch SATA devices when used with an optional 12V AC/DC adapter (sold separately). The adapter is backward compatible with previous versions of USB, but recommended for use with SuperSpeed+ USB 3.1 in order to achieve optimal transfer rates. The SuperSpeed+ USB 3.1 adapter provides a versatile means for accessing data on SATA storage devices without having to place those devices in an external case or install in a computer. Optional USB Type-C cable adapters (sold separately) are anticipated to work with the device as well.
Datavideo TC-200 Title Creator
The TC-200 is a small title creation box that accepts an HDMI signal from a laptop computer and can either downstream or upstream key. The TC-200 is equipped with a free basic CG software called CG-200, which is capable of creating lower thirds, text crawls, and scrolls. Datavideo offers a variety of CG software for all levels so if more features are necessary CG-250, CG-300, CG-350, or CG-500 can be purchased in addition to use with the TC-200.
The combination of the TC-200 overlay unit and CG-200 brings broadcast-quality live titling to the laptop. Users can now create beautiful motion graphics in real- time without the need for a dedicated workstation -- it's a significant breakthrough. The TC-200 works as a DSK and offers Key and Fill signals to your HD switcher (720p or 1080i). Connected to your laptop via an HDMI cable, either the CG-200 starter software or the CG-300/350 full-featured software may be used. The TC-200 is packaged in the same rugged aluminum extrusion housing used for our DAC Converters. It can go anywhere your laptop goes.
Orico 6818US3-SV SuperSpeed USB 3.0 to SATA 6Gb/s HDD/SSD Dock
Orico's 6818 Series SuperSpeed USB 3.0 to SATA 6G adapter is designed to support all 3.5-inch and 2.5-inch SATA drives up to any capacity (4TB+). For use with high-speed SATA 6Gb/s devices including SSD, HDD, and Hybrids. Utilizing SuperSpeed USB's maximum theoretical speeds of up to 5Gbps, the adapter easily accommodates the full bandwidth of SATA 3Gb/s, and roughly four fifths of the full bandwidth of SATA 6Gb/s [1]. The SuperSpeed USB to SATA 6G adapter is backwards compatible with SATA devices previous to SATA 6Gb/s.
The SuperSpeed USB 3.0 to SATA 6G adapter comes with an external AC adapter that provides up to 2.5 amps of power for either 3.5" or 2.5" hard drives. The adapter is backward compatible with USB 2.0, but recommended for use with SuperSpeed USB 3.0 in order to achieve optimal transfer rates. The 6818 Series adapter provides a versatile means for accessing data on SATA storage devices without having to place
PCI Express 3.0 to SuperSpeed+ USB 3.1 Type-C Host Adapter 1 Port USB2311C
SuperSpeed plus USB 3.1 Type-C is the next revolution in I/O interconnect standards that will deliver the bandwidth and features required by PCs, consumer electronics and portable devices. With better performance, small form factor, high power capacity feature, Super-Speed plus USB 3.1 Type-C interface will be the trendy of IT technology.
SUNIX USB2311C is a single-port SuperSpeed USB 3.1 PCI Express card, and it's compliant with the PCI Express Generation 3 specification for host PC system. Based on USB Type-C pure DFP (Downstream Facing Port) mode, it works up to 10 Gbps for data transfer when connecting to USB 3.1 compliant peripherals, while maintaining compatibility with existing USB peripheral devices. USB 3.1 performance is 2 times faster than USB 3.0 and 20 times faster than USB 2.0 connectivity.
With USB Type-C Receptacle, SUNIX USB2311C sports reversible plug orientation and cable direction, which means that users will no longer need to be concerned with plug orientation/cable direction, making it easier to plug in. The new connector is similar and thinner design, but drive higher power output capacity to USB device. SUNIX USB2311C supports 5VDC@3000mA power output to USB device with over current protection on each USB port. This card is an ideal choice for external storage devices, digital cameras, webcam, video devices, and all other USB electronic devices.
PCI Express 2.0 x2 to SuperSpeed+ USB 3.1 Host Adapter 2 Ports USB2312
SUNIX USB2312 is a dual-port SuperSpeed USB 3.1 PCI Express Add-on card, and it's compliant with the PCI Express Generation 2 (Dual-lane x2) specification for host PC system. It works up to 10 Gbps for data transfer when connecting to USB 3.1 compliant peripherals, while maintaining compatibility with existing USB peripheral devices. USB 3.1 performance is 2 times faster than USB 3.0 and 20 times faster than USB 2.0 connectivity. With SUNIX unique technology, it can output efficient power to USB device without additional power adapter connection. SUNIX USB2312 is an ideal choice for external storage devices, MP3 players, external writer, digital cameras, webcam, networking and video devices, and all other USB devices.
FarSync T4Ee PCIe (PCI Express) Synchronous Communications Network Adapter 4 Port
The FarSync T4Ee card and software is designed to provide high performance hardware communications solutions for business, government and military requirements who require a PCI express high capability synchronous communications card to support a range of different line signaling interfaces and highly adaptable control of line clocks. The product includes a low level driver that allows access to the communications features available in the hardware. The comms processing is handled by a FarSite Communications Controller that can be customizable for special use. The card can use the host's standard TCP/IP protocol stack to allow access to IP based networks such as the Internet. The FarSync SDK provides a Developers Toolkit for the product. The T4Ee is a PCI express communications card with four independently configurable sync/async/bisync serial ports. Sync operation supports transparent bitstream and bitsync (HDLC) of up to 10 Mbits/s per line with a total card bandwidth of 64 Mbits/s. The highly flexible universal network connector supports RS232, X.21, RS530 (RS422 signaling), RS485 (2 and 4 wire), RS449 (RS422 signaling) and V.35 network interfaces. Line signaling modes: NRZ, NRZI, Manchester encoding, FM0, FM1 and Conditioned Diphase (Differential Manchester) up to 10Mbits/s are handled as well as soft selectable line termination resistance. One of the unique features of the T4Ee is the variety of clock source options, clocks can be: Internally generated using local clock synthesizers, independently on each line; External from the WAN communications line; Sourced on one port then routed to the others; Multiplied or divided per port to obtain the required rate. The transparent bitstream option available with the APIs is suitable for VoIP (as a subsystem), video and voice such as T-DMB (Digital Multimedia Broadcasting), DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting) ETI (Ensemble Transport Interface - ETSI EN 300 799).
Linux: The Char I/O API provides a programming language independent, high-level interface to the FarSync base driver it supports access to bit synchronous (HDLC) framed, transparent bitstream and asynchronous data. The cards can also use the TCP/IP stack to allow access to IP based networks such as the Internet. It also allows selection of the full range of clock modes. The link level protocol can be PPP, Cisco HDLC or Frame Relay with optional authentication by CHAP, MSCHAP or PAP (RFC 1334) providing a standard point-to-point network interface. The card installs seamlessly as a plug and play device. The driver supports Linux kernel version 2.6 onwards, including the leading distributions supplied by Redhat, SuSE, CentOS, Debian, Ubuntu, Fedora, Slackware and more. Multi-processor systems are supported. The driver is dynamically loadable so a kernel rebuild is not required for the driver to be installed. FarSite is committed to supporting the cards on new versions of Linux and Linux kernels as they are released. The source code for the driver is supplied with the product allowing rebuilding by the end user for use with almost any of the current or future Linux variants. The driver supports both big-endian and little-endian memory storage formats. A configuration utility is provided to set the line speed, interface type and protocol, after which the ports may be configured with standard networking tools. Windows: The FarSync T4Ee supports a Windows based API, common to the entire range of FarSync cards/devices, it is referred to as the FarSync Windows API (FsWinAPI). This is an extension of the MS COMM API and enables, for example, applications developed to support COM ports, to be easily ported to use FarSync support in synchronous or asynchronous modes. This standardization enables the API to also be readily accessible from higher level environments such as .NET, C#, VB etc. The special clocking features are all accessible though the FsWinAPI. Async operation support is also provided by the Win32 COMM interface as well as FsWinAPI. The FsWinAPI provides applications with direct access to the card's communications port/s for bit sync (HDLC) and bisync framing and also transparent bitstream operation for video and voice type applications. The FarSync T4Ee can also be installed to appear as a NDIS (LAN) interface so it can simply use the TCP/IP stack over PPP to allow access to IP based networks. LabVIEW applications can access this card. The product is supplied with a comprehensive configuration utility, a typical screen is shown. The lines can be reconfigured and restarted without reloading the software. There is context sensitive help and an on-line manual should it be required. An advanced tab permits users to further specify the configuration of the line if necessary. The product is supplied with its own Line Monitor that allows the user to record, display and store line traffic with WAN protocol decoding for fast debugging.
AFT SuperSpeed USB 3.0 CX-2 Dual CFast 2.0 Card Reader for 5.25-in bay
The latest 4K UHD video format is getting popular and the file sizes are getting larger. To handle this type of demand, many video camera manufacturers are turning toward the CFast 2.0 media card format. CFast 2.0 media cards delivers the speed and capacity professionals need for Full HD 4K video recording. CFast 2.0 media cards offers more than twice the recording speed of today's fastest media cards. The Blackbird CX-2 is the best solution for mounting your CFast 2.0 media content onto your video computer workstation. The CX-2 offers Dual CFast 2.0 media slots for super fast docking solutions, which enables you to simply insert your media card to off-load or edit your content quickly. The CX-2 media reader is very simple to install, just install into any standard 5.25" computer drive bay and the device will be recognized by the native drivers built into your Windows 8 operating system. It can also be used as external drive by using USB 3.0 A-B Cables.
CFast 2.0 media cards offers more than twice the recording speed of today's fastest media cards. CFast 2.0 media cards delivers the speed and capacity professionals need for Full HD 4K video recording. Current data transfer speeds of up to 450MB/s make your post-production workflow in the broadcast and cinema fields much more efficient.
PCIe ExpressCard 34 to Multiple Memory Card Adapter C-500
Created for ExpressCard 34 and 54 slots, The PCIe based C-500 ExpressCard adapter allows full utilization of Ultra High Speed Type (UHS-I) SD Card memory technologies. An asset for digital photographers, the ExpressCard adapter also allows for fast access to other SD Card based media. Light and compact, the adapters slide into a ExpressCard 34 or 54 slot on notebooks or specially equipped desktop computers. The C-350 supports reading and writing to: MMC, SD, SDHC and SDXC memory cards. It also supports the following when used with an adapter: RS-MMC, MiniSD, MiniSDHC, MicroSD,MicroSDHC and MicroSDXC memory cards.
The ACR1252U is a NFC Forum–certified PC-linked reader, developed based on 13.56Mhz contactless technology. It has a SAM (Secure Access Module) slot which can be used together with a SAM card for key diversification and mutual authentication, providing high-level security in contactless transactions. Post-deployment firmware upgrade is also supported, eliminating the need for additional hardware modification.
ACR1252U is capable of the three modes of NFC, namely: card reader/writer, card emulation and peer-to-peer communication. It supports ISO 14443 Type A and B cards, MIFARE®, FeliCa, and ISO 18092–compliant NFC tags. It also supports other NFC devices with an access speed of up to 424 Kbps and proximity operating distance of up to 50mm (depending on tag type used). Compliant with both CCID and PC/SC, this plug-and-play USB NFC device allows interoperability with different devices and applications. It is thus ideal for unconventional marketing and advertising applications like smart posters.
Delock 42510 Multi-Port [eSATA(p), USB 3.0] External Enclosure for mSATA 6Gb/s SSD
Aluminum enclosure for latest generation 6Gbps mSATA (Mini-SATA) SSD. Connect via USB 3.0, eSATA (plus USB for power), or eSATAp. Modern Windows, Mac OS X, and Unix-like systems.
Diminutive and speedy, mSATA (Mini-SATA) SSD modules are popular in many portable, small form factor computers like ultrabooks. Now there is a way to convert these modules into external storage devices using the Delock 42510 Multi-Port [eSATA(p), USB 3.0] External Enclosure for mSATA 6Gb/s SSD. This sturdy aluminum enclosure enables portable deployment of mSATA SSD and provides up to four different connecting options due to its special Multiport USB 3.0 plus eSATAp interface. The Multiport is a combination of eSATA and USB 3.0 interfaces, which support fast data transfer and supply voltage up to 5 Volts. For extra voltage supply, when connecting via eSATA, there is an additional power cable included in the package.
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Benchmarks for Delock's CFast 2.0 Flash Memory Cards SATA 6 Gb/s
Coupling speedy solid state flash memory to a SATA 6 Gb/s interface, CFast Flash Memory Cards represent the next generation of storage for an era of camera RAW, 1080p full-HD, 3D, and 4K video. Delock's CFast Flash Cards support the new CFast 2.0 standard which allows for even higher data transfer rates than memory cards of the previous CFast generation. Delock CFast 2.0 Flash Memory Card SATA 6 Gb/s are ideally suited not only for professional usage in photography, but also for all other applications that require fast read and write speeds. CFast 2.0 memory cards use the SATA 6 Gb/s protocol, and have lower power consumption than the previous CFast standard. While CFast cards share the same dimensions as CompactFlash Cards, they are not physically or electrically compatible with the older standard.
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.
USB 2.0 to Serial Adapter RS-422 RS-485 DB9 4-Port IU-120
The IU-120 USB 2.0 to 2 port Serial Adapter RS-422 RS-485 provides an easy way to add a serial ports to your desktop or notebook computer. This USB to four port RS-422/RS-485 Serial Adapter functions as a converter between a USB port and standard serial ports. You can easily connect this adapter to the USB port on your PC or USB hub and get access to any RS-422/485 devices. Made of rugged metal, and featuring a mounting bracket, the USB 2.0 to Serial Adapter RS-422 RS-485 DB9 4-Port IU-120 is suitable for portable devices, and industrial applications.
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As our custom, we are closed from December 24, 2014 to January 5, 2015. Orders placed during that period will ship January 5, as long as the items are in stock. We're offering some excellent specials starting today, including coupons for either $5 off orders $50.00 or over, or $10 off orders $100.00 or over. Be sure to check out all our money saving coupons, seasonal special offers, and sales items!
