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Model:
U442-DOCKSD-1
USB-C Docking Station for
Steam Deck
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Product Features
Package Includes
Installation
• USB-C docking station enables a high-quality gaming experience with a Steam
Deck or similar handheld gaming device to a connected display
• Supports video resolutions up to 4K @ 60 Hz when connected to the HDMI
port of a compatible display
• USB-A and USB-C data ports support data transfer rates up to 5 Gbps for
connecting a keyboard and mouse, wired controller and external storage drives
• Connect to a Gigabit Ethernet network via the RJ45 port
• 100W PD charging port allows the handheld to be charged during use by
connecting to a USB-C PD charging enabled power adapter and compatible
cable
• Plug-and-play, no software or drivers required
• U442-DOCKSD-1 • User Documentation
Note: The USB-C charger (power supply) that connects to this USB-C docking station must be
certified for safety (UL/CSA/IEC/EN 62368-1) for the region in which the device will be used.
1) Place a Steam Deck or comparable handheld gaming console that supports
USB-C input and charging into the cradle slot on the U442-DOCKSD-1. Then
connect the USB-C input cable on the dock to the USB-C input port of the
device.
2) Connect an HDMI cable between the HDMI port on the dock and the HDMI
input on a monitor or display.
3) Connect a keyboard, mouse, wired USB controller or external storage devices
to the dock’s USB-A or USB-C ports.
4) Connect to a wired Ethernet network by plugging a Cat6 patch cable into the
dock’s RJ45 port and the router’s RJ45 port.
5) Charge the device by connecting a USB-C charging cable to the USB-C PD
charging port on the dock and to a compatible USB-C PD charger.
Note: The charging cable and charger should both support the same charging output.
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Specifications
Input USB-C Male
Data Output USB-A (x2)
USB-C
Video Output HDMI
Network Output RJ45
Charging USB-C
Data Specications USB 5 Gbps
Video Resolution 4K (3840 x 2160) @ 60 Hz
Video Specications DP 1.4 Alt Mode, HDR, HDCP 2.3/1.4
PD Charging 100W PD Charging (15W dedicated to powering
dock)
USB Charging 1.5A (1x USB-A port); 900mA (1x USB-A port)
Charging Specication USB-C and USB-A data ports share a maximum of
12W (5V/2.4A) of charging output
Device Protections Short-circuit and over-current protections
Network Specication 10/100/1000 Mbps (Gigabit) Ethernet
Network Features Supports Wake-on-LAN (WoL)
Device Measurements 5.59 x 2.0 x 1.16 in. (142 x 51 x 29.5 mm)
Device Weight 0.29 lb. (130 g)
Operating Temperature 32 to 113°F (0 to 45°C)
Storage Temperature 14 to 158°F (-10 to 70°C)
Operating Humidity 10% to 85% RH (No condensation)
Storage Humidity 5% to 90% RH (No condensation)
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