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





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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
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 |