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Mingjiada Electronics Distributes ASMedia USB Controller Chips, Offering the Full Range of Product Models

I. Mingjiada Electronics: Professional Distributor of ASMedia Chips

Established in 1996, Shenzhen Mingjiada Electronics Co., Ltd. is a globally renowned authorized independent distributor of electronic components. The company has long provided a stable supply of the full range of ASMedia (Xiangshuo Technology) USB controller chips, PCIe bridge chips, and high-speed switch chips. The company has obtained ISO 9001 quality management system certification and has accumulated nearly 30 years of industry experience in the distribution of electronic components.

Regarding ASMedia product supply, Mingjiada Electronics covers a complete chip portfolio ranging from USB 3.0 to USB4. The company also provides global inventory buyback services, offering one-stop supply chain solutions to customers in sectors such as AI computing, automotive electronics, servers, industrial control, and consumer electronics.

Founded in 2004, ASMedia (Xiangshuo Technology) is a subsidiary of ASUS Group and the world’s first non-Intel third-party controller chip manufacturer to obtain dual certification for USB4 and Thunderbolt 4. As a professional distributor of ASMedia chips, Mingjiada Electronics supplies the full range of product models listed below:

II. ASMedia USB Controller Chip Models Supplied by Mingjiada

(1) USB4 Series Chips

ASM4242 — USB4 host controller chip, supporting both USB4 and Thunderbolt 4 modes, providing up to 40 Gbps of data transfer bandwidth. This chip uses an 11×11mm² FCBGA package. Its upstream port supports PCIe 4.0×4 and provides two USB4 downstream ports, which are backward compatible with Thunderbolt 3 and USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 modes, and support DP 1.4a. The ASM4242 won the COMPUTEX 2025 Best Choice Award and is the world’s first third-party host controller chip to receive dual certification from the USB-IF and Thunderbolt 4.

ASM2464PD / ASM2464PDX — USB4 device-side controller chips that have officially received Intel Thunderbolt 4 certification. By leveraging USB4 and PCIe channel technology, the ASM2464PDX enables AI acceleration expansion for PCs, allowing standard desktops and laptops to easily connect external GPUs via plug-and-play. Based on ASMedia’s proprietary PHY design, this chip supports USB4/Thunderbolt speeds of 20 Gbps × 2 and is compatible with traditional USB 3.2 ports and Thunderbolt 3.

(2) USB 3.2 Series Controller Chips

ASM3242 — A USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 controller chip supporting data transfer rates of up to 20 Gbps. It utilizes a PCIe 3.0 x4 interface and fully meets the bandwidth requirements of USB 3.2 at 20 Gbps. This chip is a USB xHCI host controller that bridges PCI Express to USB 3.2 20Gbps and supports the Intel Scalable Host Controller Interface specification.

ASM3142 — A USB 3.1 Gen2 controller chip supporting two USB 3.1 Gen2 10Gbps ports, enabling reliable high-speed bandwidth transmission via a PCI Express Gen3 x2 interface. This chip supports the Multiple INs feature to fully utilize the 10 Gbps bandwidth. It incorporates a proprietary PCIe/USB physical layer (PHY) and supports the SRIS (Separate Reference Clock) mode, reducing power consumption by approximately 50% compared to previous-generation products. Mingjiada Electronics consistently supplies brand-new, genuine ASM3142 chips in stock and also purchases used ASM3142 inventory globally.

ASM3042 — USB 3.2 Gen1 host controller, supporting two USB 3.2 Gen1×1 ports (5 Gbps), utilizing a PCI Express Gen3 interface.

(3) USB Hub Controllers

ASM1074 — A USB 3.2 Gen1 hub controller with four downstream ports. It features a highly integrated ASMedia-developed SuperSpeed USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 PHY, supports high-speed PHY interfaces up to 5 Gbps, complies with the USB 3.0 Revision 1.0 specification, and supports BC 1.2 as well as Apple-specific charging functions. As a Shenzhen-based stock supplier, Mingjiada Electronics has long provided genuine ASM1074 chips, ensuring a reliable supply of chips for sectors such as computer motherboards, USB docks, industrial control systems, and consumer electronics.

(4) USB-to-Storage Bridge Controllers

ASM2364 — USB 3.2 Gen2x2 to PCIe NVMe bridge controller, ASMedia’s second-generation PCI Express to USB 3.2 device controller, designed specifically for high-performance external storage applications. This chip bridges between a PCIe 3.0 x4 interface and USB 3.2 Gen2x2, with a theoretical bandwidth of 20 Gbps.

ASM2362 — USB 3.2 Gen2x1 to PCIe NVMe bridge controller, suitable for high-speed storage devices such as USB-to-CF Express card readers, with a theoretical bandwidth of 10 Gbps.

ASM235CM — USB 3.2 Gen2x1 to SATA device-side chip that bridges USB 3.2 Gen2x1 to the SATA host interface, featuring highly integrated SuperSpeedPlus technology.

ASM225CM — A single-chip solution compliant with the USB 3.1 Specification Revision 1.0, supporting spread-spectrum control to improve EMI performance.

ASM1153E / ASM1153 — USB 3.2 Gen1 to SATA 6 Gbps bridge controllers, widely used in portable hard drive enclosures and storage devices.

III. Application Scenarios for ASMedia USB Controller Chips

The ASMedia USB controller chips supplied by Mingjiada Electronics are widely used in the following fields:

AI Acceleration and Computing Infrastructure — The ASM2464PDX enables AI acceleration expansion for PCs via USB4 channels, allowing standard laptops to connect external GPUs for AI computing.

Smart In-Vehicle Electronics — The ASM4242 has been successfully deployed in the smart automotive sector. Equipped with four USB4 ports, it supports 48V power output and can directly power high-power in-vehicle devices; In-vehicle entertainment systems use USB4 to enable synchronized signal transmission to multiple 4K displays within the cabin and allow for real-time updates to vehicle safety databases.

Servers and Data Centers — Chips such as the ASM3142 provide high-speed external storage connectivity solutions for servers, supporting Windows Server 2008/2012/2016/2019/2022 as well as mainstream domestic operating systems.

Industrial Automation and Control — Suitable for USB interface expansion in industrial PCs and PLC controllers, meeting the demands of high-speed data acquisition and real-time monitoring.

Consumer Electronics and Docking Stations — The ASM1074 hub controller is widely used in the design of computer motherboards, USB docking stations, and multi-port chargers.

IV. Service Advantages of Mingjiada Electronics

The ASMedia USB controller chips supplied by Mingjiada Electronics offer the following service features:

Brand-new, genuine, in-stock products: Long-term, stable supply of the full product series, with fresh batch numbers and reliable quality

Full product coverage: From USB 3.0 to USB4, covering a complete product matrix including host controllers, hub controllers, and bridge controllers

Global Buyback Service: We purchase surplus inventory of ASMedia chips worldwide, offering fast buyback channels and purchase quotes aligned with international market rates

For pricing and inventory information on ASMedia USB controller chips supplied by Mingjiada Electronics, please feel free to contact us.