Belkin Components Announces Expansion of Its Highly Successful USB Product Line.Business Editors COMPTON, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 9, 2000 Belkin Components, the industry's leading USB USB in full Universal Serial Bus Type of serial bus that allows peripheral devices (disks, modems, printers, digitizers, data gloves, etc.) to be easily connected to a computer. connectivity supplier, today announced that it will expand upon its already extensive USB product line with at least seven new USB products due for release in the next 12 months. These new modules will complement the highly successful BusStation(TM), which is a modular system that allows users, depending on their unique requirements, to create a custom multifunction hub. Due to be released April 1, 2000 are the PS/2 Adapter A device that allows one system to connect to and work with another. An adapter is often a simple circuit that converts one set of signals to another; however, the term often refers to devices which are more accurately called "controllers. and ADB (Apple Desktop Bus) A low-speed serial bus for connecting keyboards, mice and other input devices on Apple IIgs and Macintosh computers. Starting with the iMac in 1998, the ADB was superseded by USB. Adapter. Later in the year, the following modules will also be released to market: SCSI SCSI in full Small Computer System Interface Once common standard for connecting peripheral devices (disks, modems, printers, etc.) to small and medium-sized computers. SCSI has given way to faster standards, such as Firewire and USB. , IrDA, Video and Audio Capture, a 56K Modem, Bluetooth and HPNA See HomePNA. . "Since the inception of USB technology, the marketplace has chosen Belkin as its source for USB products, and we are continuously developing state-of-the-art, cutting-edge USB product solutions for our customers," stated Eric Tong tong 1 tr.v. tonged, tong·ing, tongs To seize, hold, or manipulate with tongs. [Back-formation from tongs. , director of marketing and product management. Currently, Belkin Components has maintained 65.9 percent of the market share in USB product sales, and plans to obtain 80 percent by the end of the year. The rapid development of new USB connectivity products is due, in part, to the recent acquisition of the reputable engineering and development firm, eTEK labs Inc., of Rochester, N.Y. In keeping with the Belkin BusStation(TM) and existing modules, the new modular solutions will feature expandability, compatability and functionality, and each will perform independently and in conjunction with the USB BusStation(TM). Compact and attractively designed to work with both PC and Apple workstations, the Belkin USB modules offer the most aesthetically pleasing connectivity solutions available on the market today. The PS/2 Adapter provides two additional PS/2 connections to a PC and the ADB Adapter allows users to connect Mac ADB devices to support multiple keyboard and mouse configurations. Supporting the most recent developments in USB technology, Belkin is expected to launch the following to market within the next 12 months: the IrDA Adapter will feature exceptional wireless connectivity; the VideoBus(tm) II will expand the existing VideoBus(tm) capabilities. This updated version will capture audio signals as well as video, through USB. To permit home/phone networking, the HPNA will allow homes and small businesses to connect computers through existing phone lines. The USB 56K modem will enable fast Internet connections right from a user's desktop. Bluetooth provides wireless capabilities and improves upon IrDA in speed and connection. Belkin Components is the leading manufacturer of computer cables, power protector protector /pro·tec·tor/ (-tek´ter) a substance in a catalyst that prolongs the rate of activity in the latter. products, USB connectivity products, LAN (Local Area Network) A communications network that serves users within a confined geographical area. The "clients" are the user's workstations typically running Windows, although Mac and Linux clients are also used. and peripheral sharing devices, high-quality audio/video cables and cellular/PCS and computer accessories. Its products are available through a network of major distributors, resellers and superstores This is a list of superstores by country. Multi-national
For more information, call 800/2BELKIN, or visit the company's Web site at www.belkin.com. |
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