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The Lindy USB 2.0 Smart Card Reader makes it easy to manage a variety of smart cards from a Windows or Mac computer with a USB Type A interface. It supports relevant industry standards like ISO 7816 or PC/SC 1.0/2.0 and multiple smart card protocols. Possible applications can include e-banking, e-payment, digital signature, authentication security, e-government etc.
The Lindy USB 2.0 Smart Card Reader is powered by the USB Bus and easy to install and use. Simply install the smart card driver from the Lindy website, then connect the reader to the PC and plug in the smart card.
The Lindy USB 3.0 Gigabit Ethernet Converter allows users to conveniently connect a notebook or ultrabook to a Gigabit Ethernet network via a Type A USB port.
This converter is ideal for ultrabooks or notebooks which do not feature wired network connectivity and for locations which lack wireless connectivity or where it is unreliable or slow.
With its small size and lightweight design this USB 3.0 Gigabit Ethernet Converter is easy and convenient to carry, and because it is powered by the USB Bus no power adapter is required.
Information about USB 3.0, 3.1 & 3.2
USB 3.0, USB 3.1 and USB 3.2 PCs, cables and devices are all compatible with each other, when using either a USB Type A or USB Type C host interface.
USB 3.0, USB 3.1 Gen 1 and USB 3.2 Gen 1 all support data transfer rates up to 5 Gbps.
USB 3.1 Gen 2 and USB 3.2 Gen 2 both support data transfer rates up to 10 Gbps.
The Lindy USB 3.0 Hub & Gigabit Ethernet Converter allows users to conveniently connect a notebook or ultrabook to a Gigabit Ethernet network via a Type A USB port and also provides three additional USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1 / 3.0 Type A ports.
This converter is ideal for notebooks which do not feature wired network connectivity and may only offer a limited number of USB ports.
With its small size and lightweight design this USB 3.0 Hub & Gigabit Ethernet Converter is easy and convenient to carry, and because it is powered by the USB Bus no power adapter is required.
Information about USB 3.0, 3.1 & 3.2
USB 3.0, USB 3.1 and USB 3.2 PCs, cables and devices are all compatible with each other, when using either a USB Type A or USB Type C host interface.
USB 3.0, USB 3.1 Gen 1 and USB 3.2 Gen 1 all support data transfer rates up to 5 Gbps.
USB 3.1 Gen 2 and USB 3.2 Gen 2 both support data transfer rates up to 10 Gbps.
The Lindy USB 3.0 Sharing Switch 2:4 allows up to 2 users to share up to 4 USB 3.0 peripheral devices without the need to repeatedly swap cables or set up complicated network sharing software. The active computer port can be selected by push button. The switch is ideal for sharing a printer, storage device or webcam in office environments. It also allows to share a conference room presentation system like Barco Clickshare between two users. The USB 3.0 Sharing Switch features a 3.5mm Audio output port for connecting speakers or headphones.
The USB 3.0 Sharing Switch is backwards compatible with USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 devices and supports all USB Type A equipped computers - perfect for use with multiple PCs or Macs. The Sharing Switch features a USB Type C socket for an optional power supply (not included).
Information about USB 3.0, 3.1 & 3.2
USB 3.0, USB 3.1 and USB 3.2 PCs, cables and devices are all compatible with each other, when using either a USB Type A or USB Type C host interface.
USB 3.0, USB 3.1 Gen 1 and USB 3.2 Gen 1 all support data transfer rates up to 5 Gbps.
USB 3.1 Gen 2 and USB 3.2 Gen 2 both support data transfer rates up to 10 Gbps.
Information about USB 3.0, 3.1 & 3.2
USB 3.0, USB 3.1 and USB 3.2 PCs, cables and devices are all compatible with each other, when using either a USB Type A or USB Type C host interface.
USB 3.0, USB 3.1 Gen 1 and USB 3.2 Gen 1 all support data transfer rates up to 5 Gbps.
USB 3.1 Gen 2 and USB 3.2 Gen 2 both support data transfer rates up to 10 Gbps.
The Lindy USB 3.0 Type A & C to HDMI® & VGA Converter allows users to display 4K and/or Full HD 1080p video and graphics on your TV, monitor or projector via a computer's USB 3.0 Type A or Type C port. It is the ideal solution for computers, which do not support MST and require several video outputs.
Perfect for connecting a display to USB 3.0 Type A or C equipped computers, this converter is a simple, high performance alternative to installing a traditional graphics card. It can be used as a primary, mirrored or extended desktop and it also supports audio transmission via HDMI®.
The Lindy USB 3.2 Gen 1 Gigabit Ethernet Converter allows users to conveniently connect a notebook or ultrabook to a Gigabit Ethernet network via a Type A USB or a USB Type C port.
This converter is ideal for ultrabooks or notebooks which do not feature wired network connectivity and for locations which lack wireless connectivity or where it is unreliable or slow. It features a USB Type A as well as a USB Type C plug for connection to the host computer to cover a wide range of devices.
With its small size and lightweight design this USB 3.2 Gigabit Ethernet Converter is easy and convenient to carry, and because it is powered by the USB Bus no power adapter is required.
The Lindy USB 3.2 to 5G Ethernet Converter is perfect for users looking to connect a computer, laptop or tablet to a 5 Gigabit Ethernet network via a Type C or Type A USB port. It supports extremely high data rates up to 5Gbps* on existing Cat.6 (or higher) cabling infrastructure.
This Converter is ideal for thin and light laptops or tablets which do not feature wired network connectivity. With its small size and lightweight design this USB 3.2 to 5G Ethernet Converter is easy and convenient to carry, and because it is powered by the USB Bus no power adapter is required. It is compatible with Thunderbolt Type C ports and also Macbooks to cover a wide range of devices.
* please make sure that the connected switch supports 5GBASE-T (IEEE 802.3bz)
The Lindy USB 3.2 Gen 2 Hub & Gigabit Ethernet Converter allows users to conveniently connect a laptop, ultrabook or tablet to a Gigabit Ethernet network via a Type C USB port and also provides two additional USB Type A and one USB Type C device ports. As part of the USB 3.2 Gen 2 specification, 10Gbps bandwidth provides lightning fast data transfers between host and mass storage devices. This hub is also backwards compatible with USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1 / USB 3.0 and USB 2.0.
This converter is ideal for ultrabooks or tablets which do not feature wired network connectivity and may only offer a limited number of USB ports. It features USB Type A and Type C interfaces for connecting a wide range of devices.
With its small size and lightweight design this USB 3.2 Hub & Gigabit Ethernet Converter is easy and convenient to carry, and because it is powered by the USB Bus no power adapter is required.
Information about USB 3.0, 3.1 & 3.2
USB 3.0, USB 3.1 and USB 3.2 PCs, cables and devices are all compatible with each other, when using either a USB Type A or USB Type C host interface.
USB 3.0, USB 3.1 Gen 1 and USB 3.2 Gen 1 all support data transfer rates up to 5 Gbps.
USB 3.1 Gen 2 and USB 3.2 Gen 2 both support data transfer rates up to 10 Gbps.
The Lindy USB 3.2 Type C Gigabit Ethernet Converter allows users to conveniently connect a notebook or ultrabook to a Gigabit Ethernet network via a Type C USB port.
This converter is ideal for ultrabooks or notebooks which do not feature wired network connectivity and for locations which lack wireless connectivity or where it is unreliable or slow.
With its small size and lightweight design this USB 3.2 Gigabit Ethernet Converter is easy and convenient to carry, and because it is powered by the USB Bus no power adapter is required.
Information about USB 3.0, 3.1 & 3.2
USB 3.0, USB 3.1 and USB 3.2 PCs, cables and devices are all compatible with each other, when using either a USB Type A or USB Type C host interface.
USB 3.0, USB 3.1 Gen 1 and USB 3.2 Gen 1 all support data transfer rates up to 5 Gbps.
USB 3.1 Gen 2 and USB 3.2 Gen 2 both support data transfer rates up to 10 Gbps.
The Lindy USB 3.2 Hub & Gigabit Ethernet Converter allows users to conveniently connect a ultrabook, netbook or tablet to a Gigabit Ethernet network via a Type C USB port and also provides three additional USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1 / 3.0 Type A ports.
This converter is ideal for ultrabooks or tablets which do not feature wired network connectivity and may only offer a limited number of USB ports.
With its small size and lightweight design this USB 3.2 Hub & Gigabit Ethernet Converter is easy and convenient to carry, and because it is powered by the USB Bus no power adapter is required. It is backwards compatible with Thunderbolt Type C ports to cover a wide range of devices including MacBooks.
Information about USB 3.0, 3.1 & 3.2
USB 3.0, USB 3.1 and USB 3.2 PCs, cables and devices are all compatible with each other, when using either a USB Type A or USB Type C host interface.
USB 3.0, USB 3.1 Gen 1 and USB 3.2 Gen 1 all support data transfer rates up to 5 Gbps.
USB 3.1 Gen 2 and USB 3.2 Gen 2 both support data transfer rates up to 10 Gbps.
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The Lindy USB range includes USB hubs, USB extenders, docking stations, multiport converters, USB switches and sharing devices, card readers, drive enclosures, chargers, as well as converters to Ethernet, SATA, serial, and video. The products are used at office workstations, in industrial facilities, and in server environments.
When is a USB extender necessary?
Standard USB cables are limited to a few meters depending on the generation. USB extenders extend signal transmission over Cat.6, fiber optic, or Ethernet to significantly greater distances.
What is a USB sharing switch?
A USB sharing switch allows multiple computers to share the same USB peripherals for example a printer or storage device without constantly swapping cables.
What is the difference between USB 3.2 and USB 4?
USB 4 is based on the Thunderbolt 3 specification and supports data rates up to 40 Gbit/s as well as native DisplayPort transmission. USB 3.2 Gen 2 reaches 10 Gbit/s, Gen 2x2 up to 20 Gbit/s.

