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Realtek Launched Worldwide First USB-IF Fully Certified (TID: 11930) Multi-Port USB4 Hub Controller (RTS5490), Integrating USB Type‑C/PD Functionality

1. Realtek launches the first multi-port USB4 hub controller with full USB-IF certification. 2. USB4 speed upgrades from 20Gbps to 40Gbps, promising ultra-fast connectivity. 3. Controller integrates USB-C, PD, DisplayPort, PCIe, and remains backwards compatible. 4. New solution supports AI acceleration and external graphics via enhanced Thunderbolt 3 compatibility.

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Why Bullish?

The innovative USB4 hub controller by Realtek could spur increased demand across USB ecosystems. Historical examples include earlier tech innovations that drove stock momentum in companies offering breakthrough connectivity solutions, leading to higher investor confidence.

How important is it?

While not directly altering USB’s current market valuation, the innovation signals a future uplift in USB technology adoption and integration, influencing related supply chains and device manufacturers. This innovation may attract additional R&D investments and drive sector-wide technological upgrades.

Why Long Term?

Adoption of USB4 technology and its ecosystem enhancements are expected to cultivate growth over several product cycles and market segments. Similar trends were observed with the gradual shift from USB 3.0 to 3.2 and subsequent ecosystem developments that benefitted underlying technology providers.

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, /PRNewswire/ -- Realtek Semiconductor Corp. (Taiwan Stock Exchange: 2379.TW), one of the world's leading network and multimedia IC providers, launched the world's first multi-port USB4 hub controller (RTS5490), integrating USB Type-C/PD functionality and passing USB-IF full certification (TID: 11930). Realtek's RTS5490 boasts a revolutionary speed upgrade, increasing the bandwidth from USB 3.2's 20Gbps to USB4's 40Gbps. It integrates protocols such as USB 3.2, USB-C, USB PD, PCIe, and DisplayPort while remaining backward compatible with existing USB 3.2 and USB 2.0 devices. With the RTS5490 USB4 hub controller, users can effortlessly expand their computer's ports with just a USB-C cable, offering ultra-fast data transfer, multi-display capabilities, and 240W rapid charging. Realtek's RTS5490 highly integrated USB4 solution provides customers with unmatched design flexibility and compatibility with existing Thunderbolt 3 devices and includes: One upstream USB4 port, two downstream USB4 ports Two USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 downstream ports DisplayPort 2.1 with one input port and one output port Benefiting from the downstream port's support for USB4, the RTS5490 enables emerging applications such as AI acceleration using USB4/Thunderbolt external graphics cards and high-speed data sharing between computers using inter-domain transfer technology. This highly integrated SoC solution features a high-performance 32-bit processor, a USB 2.0/3.2 hub, a DisplayPort controller, a PCIe switch, and a USB 3.2 host controller. The RTS5490 is currently one of the most competitive USB4 hub controller solutions on the market. "Our RTS5490 is the only fully USB-IF Certified USB4 hub product on the market to integrate USB Type-C and USB PD 3.2 controllers. This significantly simplifies the complexity of design in products like PCs, docks, and displays, greatly shortening the product development cycle," said Yee-Wei Huang, Realtek's Vice President and Spokesman. "We will continue to innovate and drive continuous progress and development of data transfer technologies." About RealtekRealtek Semiconductor Corporation is a world-leading IC provider that designs and develops a wide range of IC products for connected media, communications networks, computer peripherals, multimedia, and smart interconnect applications. Products include 10/100/1000M/2.5G/5G/10G Ethernet Controllers/PHYs, 10/100/1000M/2.5G/10G/25G/100G Ethernet Switch Controllers/Media Converter Controllers/Gateway Controllers, Wireless LAN Controllers & AP/Router SoCs, xDSL, VoIP Solutions, Bluetooth, xPON, IoT Solutions, Automotive Ethernet Solutions, High Fidelity Audio Solutions for Consumer and PC Applications, Card Reader Controllers, USB 3.2/USB4 Hub Controllers, Type-C PD/Redriver Controllers, PC Embedded Controllers, Fingerprint Recognition with Hardware Encryption Controllers, Web/IP Camera Controllers, LCD Monitor Controllers, Display Hub/Retimers/Translators, Smart TV SoCs, and Digital Home Center Controllers. With advanced design expertise in RF, analog, and mixed-signal circuits, and with superb system knowledge, Realtek offers full-featured, high-performance, low-power, and competitive total solutions. More information on Realtek can be found on the website: www.realtek.com. Editorial Contact[email protected]  Realtek is a trademark of Realtek Semiconductor Corporation. Other trademarks or registered trademarks mentioned in this release are the intellectual property of their respective owners. SOURCE Realtek Semiconductor Corporation WANT YOUR COMPANY'S NEWS FEATURED ON PRNEWSWIRE.COM? 440k+ Newsrooms & Influencers 9k+ Digital Media Outlets 270k+ Journalists Opted In

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