Icron's USB 3-2-1 Raven 3104 and 3124 Extender Systems Provide Best-in-Class Isochronous Device Support

SAN JOSE, Calif. & TOKYO, July 15, 2019 (Newswire.com) - Icron, the developer of ExtremeUSB® and ExtremeUSB-C™ extension technologies, today announced the Raven 3104 and 3124 extender systems will receive updated firmware to allow for improved quality and interoperability with video streaming devices such as USB cameras and USB video capture peripherals. The Raven 3104 and 3124 continue to provide the broadest support of USB cameras in the market with 11 manufacturers certified for use. More information can be obtained from Icron’s interoperability webpage.

In addition to the new isochronous capability, the Raven 3104 and 3124 continue to provide industry-leading USB power availability of 6W per USB port, 33 percent more than the standard 4.5W. With its unique 1Gbps Ethernet side-channel feature, users can also connect a network-enabled device to the extender or re-use an existing cable infrastructure without blocking network connectivity.

“Improved isochronous support expands Icron’s Raven USB 3-2-1 technology to support real-time performance for the streaming of high-quality audio, UHD cameras and capture cards,” said Thomas Schultz, senior business manager at Icron. “Integrators and OEMs continue to rely on Icron to adapt to the ever-evolving ecosystem of USB by delivering high-performance technology that’s easy to use.”

VCOM (July 17-19, 2019)

At Video Communications Expo (VCOM), experience the latest in ExtremeUSB 3-2-1 extension technology from Icron, now with enhanced support for high-bandwidth, high-quality isochronous USB 3.1 video streaming. Icron, a Maxim Integrated brand and provider of the only USB 3-2-1 extension technology over Category cable, will be at booth #2-30 at Aomi Hall A, Tokyo Big Sight, Japan. Meet with technical experts and see use-case demos featuring the USB 3-2-1 Raven 3104 extender showcasing interoperability with leading USB 3.1 conference camera manufacturers.

About Icron
Icron is a Maxim Integrated brand, as well as the leading developer and manufacturer of high-performance USB and video extension solutions for commercial and industrial markets worldwide. Icron’s patented extension technology extends USB and video devices over many media types, including CAT 5e/6/7, fiber, wireless and DisplayPort®, and over a corporate LAN while featuring the ExtremeUSB® and ExtremeUSB-C™ suite of features such as transparent USB extension, true plug-and-play (no software drivers required) and compatibility with Windows®, macOS™, Linux® and Chrome OS™ operating systems. Icron’s video and USB extension products are deployed in a wide range of applications including proAV, industrial automation, machine vision, medical imaging, aerospace, interactive whiteboards, digital signage, remote desktop extension, security, enterprise computing and isolated USB, or anywhere a computer needs to be remotely located from a display or peripheral device. Learn more at www.icron.com and www.maximintegrated.com.  

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Source: Icron