USB Extension and Bridging Solutions

Icron is the global leader in high-performance USB (Universal Serial Bus) bridging and extension solutions for commercial, industrial and consumer markets worldwide. Powered by Icron’s patented ExtremeUSB® technology, our solutions extend USB 1.1 and 2.0 devices beyond the 5 meter connection limit and enable USB plus Video to be bridged over any wired or wireless transmission media at distances up to 40 km (25 miles).

Icron's USB extension technology is deployed in a wide range of applications including: aerospace, digital home connectivity, industrial automation/control, KVM extension and medical imaging. You'll find ExtremeUSB technology anywhere there is a need to have a USB connection at remote locations or over alternative media. ExtremeUSB technology is available in a variety of formats including branded and private-label products, and OEM embedded hardware.

ExtremeUSB Extension and Bridging Benefits:

USB Extension – USB extenders over Fiber (up to 40 km), Cat 5 (100 m) and Wireless (30 m+)
USB plus Video – combine with video for Remote Desktop applications
Wired Support – works over Cat 5 and Cat 6 UTP, Fiber, Powerline and Coax
Wireless USB – works over UWB, 802.11 (a,b,g,n), 60GHz, etc.
Plug and Play – no drivers, setup or configuration necessary
OS Independent – works with Windows XP/Vista, MAC OS, Linux
Hot Swappable – USB devices can be added or removed at will
Fully Transparent – USB devices work as if plugged directly to PC
Complete USB Support – USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 devices supported
Fully Compliant – only USB-IF compliant extension solution

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