Plugable Technologies UD-CA1A laptop dock/port replicator Docking USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Black

60 W, Separate Headphone/Microphone Jacks, 3 x USB 3.0 Ports, 2 x USB 2.0 Ports, HDMI 4K 30Hz

Key Features

• FEATURES—The Plugable UD-CA1A is PCMag.com Editors' Choice award-winning Universal USB 3.1 Type-C docking station with Power Delivery. 4K-capable HDMI display (4K at 30Hz, 2560x1600 and lower at 60Hz). Provides 60W of power to charge your attached system
• COMPATIBILITY—Single display docking expand the functionality of Thunderbolt 3 and USB-C systems. Compatible with MacBook Air 2018, MacBook Pro (2016/2017/2018), Chromebook, Microsoft Surface Go, HP Spectre x360 13", and Dell XPS (9360, 9560, 9370, 9570, 9380). See Technical Specifications PDF below for details
• FLEXIBILITY—USB 3.1 enables charging and video output. USB C dock with charging at 60W provided via USB-IF Power Delivery ("PD") standard. HDMI output is through "VESA DisplayPort Alternate Mode over Type-C" ("Alt Mode"). Host system must also be compatible with these technologies
• NOTES—Requires compatible USB 3.1 Type-C system. Incompatible with legacy USB 3.0 and 2.0 systems. Not all USB-C ports and systems support PD or Alt Mode. Please see our website for additional compatibility tables. DisplayPort monitors are not supported

Description

The Plugable USB-C Docking Station with Power Delivery (UD-CA1A) increases the functionality, usability, and flexibility of supported USB-C systems like the Dell XPS 13 and XPS 15.

Power up your productivity with the ability to add an external HDMI display while simultaneously providing up to 60W of power to charge your system and expanding your connectivity with Gigabit Ethernet, audio input/output, and five USB ports to connect your peripherals. All through a single USB-C cable.

The HDMI and charging functions of the UD-CA1A are powered by one of USB 3.1’s most exciting new features: support for "Alternate Modes" and Power Delivery. Alternate Modes allow certain non-USB data and protocols (such as native video) to be sent over a USB-C cable, while Power Delivery enables you to power and charge a supported system without the need for the laptop's proprietary charger. Support for these features must also be built-in to the system being used, so please see the important additional compatibility details in the sections below.

Important Compatibility Details
Not all USB-C ports are created equally

USB-C is a new standard with much versatility. As a result, compatibility information is complex. Some USB-C systems support Alt Mode video output, while others do not. Some can be powered and charged via USB-C Power Delivery, while others do not.

Please refer to your user manual or system manufacturer to verify that the USB-C port supports video data and charging.

USB 3.1 Type-C Compatibility
Many current USB-C systems which do support Alt Mode video output do not support charging via USB-C. Systems such as this will output video from the dock, but will still need their proprietary OEM chargers. For example, some systems will display a warning during boot if connected to a 85W power adapter rather than a 130W power adapter. These systems may still charge, but at a slower rate.

Specifications

Ports & interfaces
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	3
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity	1
Headphone connectivity	3.5 mm
Host interface	USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C
USB 2.0 ports quantity	2
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1
HDMI ports quantity	1
HDMI version	1.4
Microphone in	Yes
Headphone outputs	1
Connectivity technology	Docking
Network
Ethernet LAN	Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates	1000 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1
Copper ethernet cabling technology	1000BASE-T
Performance
Maximum digital resolution	3840 x 2160 pixels
Number of displays supported	1
Product colour	Black
Card reader integrated	No
Data transfer rate	5 Gbit/s
Charging function	Yes
HD type	4K Ultra HD
VESA mounting	No
Maximum refresh rate	30 Hz
Technical details
Product colour	Black
Data transfer rate	5 Gbit/s
Charging function	Yes
Cable length	70.9" (1.8 m)
Storage
Card reader integrated	No
Power
Power supply	80 W
Design
Product colour	Black
Packaging data
Quantity per pack	1 pc(s)
Packaging content
Quick start guide	Yes
Cables included	USB Type-C to USB Type-C
Quantity per pack	1 pc(s)
Other features
Cable length	70.9" (1.8 m)