Parade Introduces USB4® Dock Controller

Cutting-Edge Dock Controller Delivering High-Speed Connectivity and Versatility for USB4® and Thunderbolt Devices

Parade Technologies, Ltd. (Taiwan OTC: 4966.TWO), a leading supplier of high-speed interface, video display, and touch controller ICs, proudly introduces the PS9010 USB4® dock controller as the newest member of Parade's USB4® product family. Designed to meet the rising demand for high-speed, multi-protocol connectivity, the PS9010 sets a new standard for USB4® peripheral controllers, offering unprecedented performance, versatility, and power efficiency.

The PS9010 is built to optimize the user experience in modern computing environments where high-bandwidth data transfers and display connections are critical. The chip seamlessly integrates support for USB4®, Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort 2.1, and SuperSpeed USB, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of devices and peripherals.

Leveraging Parade's industry-leading USB4® PHY technology, the PS9010 is fully compliant with USB4®, USB 3.2, and related USB-IF specifications, as well as VESA's DisplayPort standards. Whether used in docking stations, monitors, or external peripheral devices, this cutting-edge chip ensures smooth and reliable performance across all connection types. Additionally, the PS9010’s integrated PCI Express, DisplayPort, and USB 3.2 tunneling functionality provides the ultimate flexibility for complex peripheral setups.

With sustainability in mind, Parade has designed the PS9010 to minimize power consumption without sacrificing performance. The PS9010’s low power consumption enables end-products to achieve energy-efficient operations, even in high-demand scenarios. The mechanical and thermal design is simplified, as no heatsink is required in typical applications, and the chip's small footprint further increases its possibilities.

"The launch of the PS9010 USB4® dock controller marks a significant breakthrough in the field of high-performance connectivity solutions,” says Jimmy Chiu, Executive VP of Marketing at Parade Technologies. “This chip not only enhances the data transfer speed and flexibility of multi-protocol support for peripheral products but also delivers excellent performance with lower power consumption.”

The launch of the PS9010 USB4® dock controller marks a significant milestone in Parade's ongoing commitment to advancing connectivity technology. With its high-speed data transfers and seamless multi-protocol support, the PS9010 enables more possibilities with faster communication and better user experience between AI-driven peripherals, such as external GPUs, smart displays, and data-heavy storage solutions. Together with just announced DisplayPort MST hub controller, DisplayPort to HDMI 2.1 protocol converters, and USB 3.2 hub controllers, Parade offers a one-stop shop for USB4® dock solutions.

Availability

The PS9010 is available in an 8.5mm x 11.5mm 274-ball BGA package and is sampling now.

About Parade Technologies

Parade Technologies, Ltd. is a leading supplier of mixed-signal ICs for a variety of increasingly used high-speed and display interface standards used in network and storage systems, computers, automotive, consumer electronics, and display panels. Parade is a fabless semiconductor company founded in 2005 and publicly listed on Taipei Exchange (TPEx) in 2011 (stock code: 4966). Parade’s portfolio of signal conditioning IC products serves the growing demand for high speed data integrity solutions for HDMI™, DisplayPort™, USB, and PCI Express interface applications.

Parade leverages its close relationships with market leading Tier-1 OEMs to develop ICs that enable competitive system capabilities. Parade is also a key contributor to industry standards development organizations. The company’s devices integrate proprietary technologies that offer superior signal integrity as well as improved system integration and power efficiency. As a result of the company’s “standards-plus” design philosophy, Parade ICs have been designed into products offered by nearly every leading computer and display vendor worldwide.

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