U-1440 is a USB 3.1 Gen1 HBA. It comes with two new generation USB-C connectors.
USB-C is reversible and so no need to worry which direction to plug in.
USB-C is also better than USB-A that it increases the current from 900mA to 3A.
More devices will be supported in bus-powered mode and charging will be much faster.
For new MacBook and the new Chromebook Pixel user, your USB-C accessories will also work in your PC.
Features
Fully compliant with PCI Express Base Specification Revision 2.0
Single-lane (x1) PCI Express throughput rates up to 5 Gbps
Compliant with Universal Serial Bus 3.0 specification Revision 1.0
Supports simultaneous operation of multiple USB 3.0, USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 devices
Supports the following speed data rates as follows:
Low-speed (1.5Mbps) / Full-speed (12Mbps) / High-speed (480Mbps) / Super-speed (5Gbps)
Compliant with Intel's eXtensible Host Controller Interface (xHCI) Specification Revision 0.96
Built-in over current protection on each USB port
Add up two USB 3.0 Type-C ports
Built-in 4-pin power connector for receiving extra power supply from system
Hot-swapping feature allows you to connect/disconnect devices without powering down the system
System Requirements
Windows 7/8/8.1/10 (32/64 bit)
One available PCI Express slot (x1, x4, x8, or x16)
Package Contents
1 x PCIe USB 3.1 Gen1 Host Adapter
1 x Driver CD
1 x User Manual
Packing Information:
* Retail Blister
* 40pcs. Per carton
* Measurment: 57x36x43 cm
* G.Weight: 7.22 kg
* N.Weigt: 6.3 kg