The MS-4489 is a USB4 PCIe expansion card from MSI that offers two full-bandwidth USB4 40Gbps Type-C ports and two DisplayPort inputs. The card is based on ASMedia’s ASM4242 USB4 host controller and uses a PCIe 4.0 x4 interface. The card can also deliver up to 100W of power to a device connected to one of its Type-C ports, allowing it to charge laptops or power displays. The other Type-C port can deliver up to 27W of power for smaller devices.
The MS-4489 is aimed at users who need to attach bandwidth-demanding peripherals and USB-C displays to their desktop PCs. The card can enhance the connectivity options for both the latest PCs that do not support USB4 connectors and older machines that need to gain advanced connectivity. MSI did not disclose the pricing or availability of the card, but it is expected to compete with similar Thunderbolt 3/4 expansion cards that have been available for some time. The card was revealed at Computex 2023, where MSI also showcased other products such as laptops, motherboards, GPUs, monitors, and SSDs.
USB-4 Add-In Cards
MSI Unveiled the 'MS-4489' PCIe USB-4 Card for DIY PC Builds at Computex
Trend Themes
1. USB4 Expansion Cards - Opportunity for companies to develop USB4 expansion cards for desktop PCs that enhance connectivity options for users who need to attach bandwidth-demanding peripherals and USB-C displays to their machines.
2. Pcie 4.0 Technology - Innovation opportunity for companies to manufacture PCIe 4.0 x4 host controller products, following the release of MSI's MS-4489 USB4 PCIe expansion card at Computex.
3. Power Delivery Solutions for USB-C Devices - Emerging market need for power delivery solutions for USB-C devices, particularly for laptops or displays with high power demands, as demonstrated by MSI's MS-4489 USB4 PCIe expansion card.
Industry Implications
1. Computer Hardware - Innovation opportunity for computer hardware companies to manufacture advanced USB4 PCIe expansion cards that enhance connectivity options for desktop PCs.
2. Semiconductor - Opportunity for semiconductor companies to develop PCIe 4.0 x4 host controller products for USB4 expansion cards to enhance the connectivity options of desktop PCs.
3. Consumer Electronics - Emerging market need for power delivery solutions for USB-C devices, particularly for laptops or displays with high power demands, presents an opportunity for consumer electronics companies to develop advanced power delivery solutions.