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SIIG SuperSpeed USB 3.0 to SATA 3Gb's Docking Station Now USB-IF Certified


(Fremont, California; February 12, 2010) SIIG, the market leader in I/O connectivity products (including Serial ATA and Ultra ATA Controllers, FireWire®, USB, and legacy I/O adapters), earned recognition as one of the world’s first manufacturers to achieve the SuperSpeed USB consumer device compliance and certification by the USB-IF (Universal Serial Bus-Implementers Forum) for its SuperSpeed USB 3.0 to SATA 3Gb/s Docking with Fan (SIIG Part# SC-SA0D12-S1).  The USB-IF Compliance and Certification program is the gold standard for testing USB products ensuring product quality and interoperability.  Manufacturers may acquire SuperSpeed USB certification and display the SuperSpeed USB logo on their products once it passed the USB 3.0 quality assurance and compliance testing.  

SIIG’s SuperSpeed USB 3.0 to SATA 3Gb/s Docking Station delivers a backward-compatible interconnect that offers improved data transfer rates up to 10x faster than Hi-Speed USB 2.0 as well as offering optimized power management. Other features of this product include:  backwards compatibility with previous versions of SATA hard disks, compliant with Serial ATA Specification Revision 2.6, support 2.5” and 3.5” hard drives up to 2TB capacity and hot-swap.

“We are excited to announce USB-IF certification for our SuperSpeed USB 3.0 to SATA 3Gb/s Docking Station, directly following certification of our SuperSpeed USB 3.0 to SATA 3Gb/s Hard Disk Enclosure”, said Mike Woodmansee, Director of Sales and Marketing at SIIG.   “We are thankful to all in making it possible to be among the first to market with these important certifications”.

Company Profile

Founded in 1985, SIIG, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of IT connectivity solutions (including Serial ATA and Ultra ATA Controllers, FireWire®, USB, and legacy I/O adapters) that bridge the connection between Desktop/Notebook systems and external peripherals. SIIG continues to grow by adding A/V and Digital Signage connectivity solutions to our extensive portfolio. All centered around the distribution and switching of A/V signals over CAT5/6, these products include matrix switches, distribution amplifiers, extenders, converters, splitters, cabling, and more.

SIIG is the premier one-stop source of upgrades and is committed to providing high quality products while keeping economical and competitive prices. High-quality control standards are evident by one of the lowest defective return rates in the industry. Our products offer comprehensive user manuals, user-friendly features, and most products are backed by a lifetime warranty.

SIIG products can be found in many computer retail stores, mail order catalogs, and e-commerce sites in the Americas, as well as through major distributors, system integrators, and VARs.