HighPoint RU1444C PCIe 3.0 x16 4-Port USB-C 3.2 20Gb/s Controller

VENDOR: HIGHPOINT TECHNOLOGIES, INC. Mfg Part#: RU1444C UPC#: 643653148813
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  • PCI Express 3.0 x16 interface for maximum data throughput
  • Four USB-C 3.2 ports supporting up to 20Gb/s per port
  • Driverless installation via native xHCI support on Windows and Linux
  • Ideal for use in external storage and high-bandwidth data applications
  • Manufactured in China, not compliant with TAA regulations

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Key Benefits

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  • Supports 20Gb/s USB-C 3.2 ports for high-performance external device connectivity
  • No drivers required thanks to native xHCI support, simplifying system integration
  • Optimized for workstations needing dedicated per-port bandwidth and stability

Product Overview

The HighPoint RU1444C is a high-performance USB-C host controller with PCIe 3.0 x16 interface, offering four USB-C 3.2 ports each supporting up to 20Gb/s transfer speeds. With native xHCI support for driverless installation on Windows and Linux systems, it is ideal for professional workflows in multimedia and storage deployment scenarios. Though not TAA compliant, this controller provides low-latency, high-bandwidth connectivity for commercial environments.

Specifications

Product Overview

Product Type Host Controller
Form Factor Full-height PCIe card
Chipset ASMedia ASM3242 x2 + ASM2806
Bus Interface PCIe 3.0 x16
Power Requirements PCIe slot powered, +12V DC
Weight 120 grams

Wireless Features

Compliance & Origin

Country of Origin China
TAA Compliant No
CE Certification Yes
FCC Compliance Yes
RoHS Compliance Yes
WEEE Compliance Yes
UNDG Regulation No
REACH Compliance Yes

Advanced Security Features

Hardware Encryption Support No
Firmware Security Signed firmware updates

Interfaces

USB Ports 4 x USB-C
USB Specification USB 3.2 Gen 2x2
Max Data Transfer Rate per Port 20 Gbps
Total Aggregate Bandwidth 64 Gbps
PCIe Lane Requirements PCIe 3.0 x8 (electrical), x16 (physical)
External Ports 4 x USB Type-C (female)
Interface Controller xHCI compliant

Physical & Environmental

Dimensions (W x H x D) 180 x 120 x 18 mm
Operating Temperature 5°C ~ 40°C
Storage Temperature -20°C ~ 60°C
Operating Humidity 10% ~ 90% (non-condensing)
Cooling Passive aluminum heatsink

Cloud Management & Licensing

Driver Support Native xHCI driver support (no driver needed)
Operating System Support Windows 10/11, Linux Kernel 4.x/5.x
Plug-and-Play Yes
Management Interface OS native USB driver