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News Release from: Adder Technology | Subject: AdderLink X50
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 23 June 2008
USB and video run up to 50m
Unit is designed for use in applications where users require their USB peripherals such as keyboards, mice and graphics tablets to be extended up to 50m from the computer.
New from Adder, the AdderLink X50 is a link-transparent USB and high-performance video extender that delivers bright, sharp, high quality video at up to 1920 x 1200 together with 44.1kHz digital stereo audio over a single Cat x cable The AdderLink X50 is designed for use in applications where users require their USB peripherals such as keyboards, mice and graphics tablets to be extended up to 50m from the computer
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 20 Nov 2007 at 8.00am (UK)
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"We saw the market need for a cost-effective, high performance, transparent USB and video extender that can support all low/full speed USB devices", said Nigel Dickens, Adder's CTO.
"The AdderLink X50 has the usual high video performance you would expect from any Adder product combined with totally transparent USB, meaning that the potential applications are incredibly diverse".
USB support has become critical as PS/2 keyboards and mice become less common and the use of peripherals such as graphics tablets and USB drives increase.
The AdderLink X50 uses Adder's unique USB extension technology to extend USB transparently up to 50m.
The X50 delivers the highest possible levels of USB compatibility and supports all low/full speed compatible USB devices.
To ensure maximum video performance, the AdderLink X50 allows very smooth and fine picture adjustments to be made.
For maximum flexibility, local control of extended computers through a local video and audio output at the transmitter unit is also possible.
The AdderLink X50 provides true display data channel (DDC) emulation, ensuring all possible resolutions are supported and the video card is always perfectly set up.
The X50 is platform independent and is desk, shelf or rack mountable for added flexibility, up to 16 units can be fitted into a 2U frame for rack mount applications.
The AdderLink X50 is currently available through local distribution partners around the world and has a list price of US $645.
The AdderLink X50-Multiscreen will be available in Q3 2008 and will carry a list price of US $945.
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