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Elextro Standards Laboratories Releases a Converter/Extender System

New network converter/extender pair extend USB connections via a high-speed fiber interface.

New network converter/extender pair extend USB connections via a high-speed fiber interface.

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Electro Standards Laboratories (ESL) has announced the new Model 4162 Host and the Model 4169 4-Port Hub converter/extender system. These paired products extend USB connections via a high-speed fiber interface. They are well-suited for environments subject to high EM or RF interference that might corrupt USB communications over a copper interface. 

These units support Windows, Mac OS, Linux and all USB device types: Control, Interrupt, Bulk and Isochronous at up to 480 Mbps.

The Model 4162 host and the Model 4169 4-port hub are designed to operate from 0°C to +50°C. The units also feature: power, link, host (Model 4162) and port active (Model 4169) indicator LEDs. 

For more information, visit ESL.

Sources:  Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company’s website.

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