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4664 Lougheed Hwy. Suite 221, Burnaby, BC V5C 5T5, Canada
+1 604-638-3930
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Overview
- Summary
- Icron is a leading manufacturer of USB and video extension solutions for commercial and industrial markets. The company specializes in reliably extending USB and 4K video signals beyond standard cable distance limitations, utilizing its patented ExtremeUSB® technology. Formerly a Maxim Integrated brand and now part of Analog Devices, it focuses on developing high-performance connectivity solutions. Icron supplies its products globally to commercial and industrial sectors, offering long-distance connectivity solutions across various media types.Icron is a leading manufacturer of USB and video extension solutions for commercial and industrial markets. The company specializes in reliably extending USB and 4K video signals beyond standard cable distance limitations, utilizing its patented ExtremeUSB® technology. Formerly a Maxim Integrated brand and now part of Analog Devices, it focuses on developing high-performance connectivity solutions. Icron supplies its products globally to commercial and industrial sectors, offering long-distance connectivity solutions across various media types.
- Key Products/Technologies
- Its primary product offerings include USB extender and video extender solutions. The USB 3-2-1 Raven 3301 Extender System features USB-C ports and 5Gbps bandwidth, capable of extension up to 100m over a single CAT 5e cable. The Icron DP 4K Video + USB 3-2-1 Arbutus 63301 Extender System is designed for 4K video and USB 3-2-1 signal extension. The Raven 3104 Pro model connects USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5Gbps) devices up to 100m over CAT 6a/7 cabling, maintaining backward compatibility with USB 2.0 and 1.1 devices. The Raven 3124 model extends USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5Gbps) devices up to 200m over multimode fiber, including an Ethernet pass-through function. The Ranger series supports USB 1.1, 2.0, and 3.0/3.1, encompassing various models capable of extension up to 10km over CATx cables or fiber.Its primary product offerings include USB extender and video extender solutions. The USB 3-2-1 Raven 3301 Extender System features USB-C ports and 5Gbps bandwidth, capable of extension up to 100m over a single CAT 5e cable. The Icron DP 4K Video + USB 3-2-1 Arbutus 63301 Extender System is designed for 4K video and USB 3-2-1 signal extension. The Raven 3104 Pro model connects USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5Gbps) devices up to 100m over CAT 6a/7 cabling, maintaining backward compatibility with USB 2.0 and 1.1 devices. The Raven 3124 model extends USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5Gbps) devices up to 200m over multimode fiber, including an Ethernet pass-through function. The Ranger series supports USB 1.1, 2.0, and 3.0/3.1, encompassing various models capable of extension up to 10km over CATx cables or fiber.
- The core technology is the patented ExtremeUSB® and ExtremeUSB-C™ suite, providing plug-and-play connectivity and transparent USB extension without requiring driver installation. This technology is compatible with all major operating systems, including Windows®, macOS™, Linux®, and Chrome OS™. The company's solutions extend USB and video devices over diverse media types such as CAT 5e/6/7, fiber, wireless, PowerLine, and corporate LAN. Specifically, USB 1.1/2.0 can be extended up to 10km over fiber optics and up to 500m over Cat X cabling. This technology overcomes USB distance limitations by managing the turnaround timer in the USB protocol and maintaining transmit/acknowledge timing requirements.The core technology is the patented ExtremeUSB® and ExtremeUSB-C™ suite, providing plug-and-play connectivity and transparent USB extension without requiring driver installation. This technology is compatible with all major operating systems, including Windows®, macOS™, Linux®, and Chrome OS™. The company's solutions extend USB and video devices over diverse media types such as CAT 5e/6/7, fiber, wireless, PowerLine, and corporate LAN. Specifically, USB 1.1/2.0 can be extended up to 10km over fiber optics and up to 500m over Cat X cabling. This technology overcomes USB distance limitations by managing the turnaround timer in the USB protocol and maintaining transmit/acknowledge timing requirements.
- Core Advantages
- The patented ExtremeUSB® and ExtremeUSB-C™ technologies represent a unique competitive advantage in USB and video extension. These technologies offer true plug-and-play functionality without software drivers, maximizing user convenience. Broad compatibility with all major operating systems (Windows, macOS, Linux, Chrome OS) enhances applicability across diverse IT environments. The capability for long-distance extension (up to 10km) over various media types (CATx, Fiber, Wireless, LAN, PowerLine) is a key differentiator in the market. Over two decades of experience in USB and USB+HD video extension demonstrates deep technical expertise and reliability. Being a brand of Analog Devices provides strong technical and financial backing, fostering continuous innovation. Membership in key industry standard bodies like the USB Implementer's Forum, HDMI Adopters, InfoComm, Automated Imaging Association (AIA), and SDVoE Alliance ensures adherence to standards and industry leadership.The patented ExtremeUSB® and ExtremeUSB-C™ technologies represent a unique competitive advantage in USB and video extension. These technologies offer true plug-and-play functionality without software drivers, maximizing user convenience. Broad compatibility with all major operating systems (Windows, macOS, Linux, Chrome OS) enhances applicability across diverse IT environments. The capability for long-distance extension (up to 10km) over various media types (CATx, Fiber, Wireless, LAN, PowerLine) is a key differentiator in the market. Over two decades of experience in USB and USB+HD video extension demonstrates deep technical expertise and reliability. Being a brand of Analog Devices provides strong technical and financial backing, fostering continuous innovation. Membership in key industry standard bodies like the USB Implementer's Forum, HDMI Adopters, InfoComm, Automated Imaging Association (AIA), and SDVoE Alliance ensures adherence to standards and industry leadership.
- FCC and CE (Class B) compliance for certain products (e.g., Ranger 2312, Raven 3104, Raven 3104 Pro, Raven 3204C) signifies international recognition of product quality and safety. Strategic distribution channels, such as IcronShop.com, provide comprehensive technical and commercial information for both OEM and branded products, enhancing customer accessibility. The company holds numerous patents, including those for scheduling isochronous traffic, deconflicting USB traffic, predicting buffer space, and managing USB device removal in extension environments. This robust patent portfolio strengthens technological exclusivity and market competitiveness.FCC and CE (Class B) compliance for certain products (e.g., Ranger 2312, Raven 3104, Raven 3104 Pro, Raven 3204C) signifies international recognition of product quality and safety. Strategic distribution channels, such as IcronShop.com, provide comprehensive technical and commercial information for both OEM and branded products, enhancing customer accessibility. The company holds numerous patents, including those for scheduling isochronous traffic, deconflicting USB traffic, predicting buffer space, and managing USB device removal in extension environments. This robust patent portfolio strengthens technological exclusivity and market competitiveness.
- Target Industries
- Solutions are utilized in the Professional Audio/Video (ProAV) industry for long-distance display and peripheral device connectivity. In industrial automation, products play a vital role in connecting control systems and machine vision cameras. Applications extend to the medical sector for device connectivity and remote control solutions. Products meet the robust and reliable long-distance connectivity requirements in military and exploration fields. Contributions are made to the broadcasting and digital signage industries for high-quality video and USB signal transmission. Solutions are also used in education for extending interactive whiteboards and other USB devices. In security and surveillance systems, products facilitate remote camera and access control device connections. Furthermore, solutions are applicable in general computing environments for remote desktop USB connections and home network integration.Solutions are utilized in the Professional Audio/Video (ProAV) industry for long-distance display and peripheral device connectivity. In industrial automation, products play a vital role in connecting control systems and machine vision cameras. Applications extend to the medical sector for device connectivity and remote control solutions. Products meet the robust and reliable long-distance connectivity requirements in military and exploration fields. Contributions are made to the broadcasting and digital signage industries for high-quality video and USB signal transmission. Solutions are also used in education for extending interactive whiteboards and other USB devices. In security and surveillance systems, products facilitate remote camera and access control device connections. Furthermore, solutions are applicable in general computing environments for remote desktop USB connections and home network integration.
- Major Markets
- Asia PacificAsia Pacific
- UK, Europe, Middle East, Africa (EMEA)UK, Europe, Middle East, Africa (EMEA)
- USA, CanadaUSA, Canada
- Certifications/Patents
- ExtremeUSB® and ExtremeUSB-C™ are registered trademarks and patented technologies of Icron Technologies Corporation. The company holds memberships in the USB Implementer's Forum, HDMI Adopters, InfoComm, and the Automated Imaging Association (AIA). It is a contributing member of the SDVoE Alliance, actively participating in the advancement of AV over IP technology. Icron Technologies Corporation possesses 40 US patents across 7 technology areas. Notable patents include those for scheduling isochronous traffic in a USB extension environment (Patent numbers: 12210471, 11803498), techniques for deconflicting USB traffic (Patent number: 11709791), predicting free buffer space (Patent number: 12050544), and USB device removal and ping intervention (Patent number: 11809358). Certain products have obtained FCC and CE (Class B) compliance certifications. Its authorized distributor, Industrial IT Systems Ltd, holds ISO 9001:2015 certification, indirectly indicating a focus on quality management systems.ExtremeUSB® and ExtremeUSB-C™ are registered trademarks and patented technologies of Icron Technologies Corporation. The company holds memberships in the USB Implementer's Forum, HDMI Adopters, InfoComm, and the Automated Imaging Association (AIA). It is a contributing member of the SDVoE Alliance, actively participating in the advancement of AV over IP technology. Icron Technologies Corporation possesses 40 US patents across 7 technology areas. Notable patents include those for scheduling isochronous traffic in a USB extension environment (Patent numbers: 12210471, 11803498), techniques for deconflicting USB traffic (Patent number: 11709791), predicting free buffer space (Patent number: 12050544), and USB device removal and ping intervention (Patent number: 11809358). Certain products have obtained FCC and CE (Class B) compliance certifications. Its authorized distributor, Industrial IT Systems Ltd, holds ISO 9001:2015 certification, indirectly indicating a focus on quality management systems.
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4664 Lougheed Hwy. Suite 221, Burnaby, BC V5C 5T5, Canada
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