Valens provides single category cable solution for Logitech

As part of the Logitech Collaboration program, Valens’s HDBaseT connectivity solutions will provide a simple, cost-effective way to place Logitech USB cameras anywhere in a room.

Valens Semiconductor has collaborated with Logitech to develop a solution tailored to Logitech’s USB peripheral suite of products, that solves the challenge of extending USB cameras and power over a single category cable.The collaboration is designed to solve installation challenges in education as a result of the new HyFlex requirements, as well as enhancing corporate meeting and huddle rooms.

Valens’ HDBaseT connectivity technology provides Logitech customers and installers with a simple, cost-effective way to extend Logitech cameras with the freedom to place USB devices anywhere in the room over a single, standard category cable. Valens’ semiconductor provides:

  • Professional-grade extension of USB and Power up to 100m/328’
  • High quality, zero latency multimedia distribution
  • Plug & play single-cable solution, no driver installation required

“Logitech is continuously raising the bar, providing the highest quality experience for its customers and we are looking forward to deepening our business partnership and continuing to innovate together,” said Gabi Shriki, SVP and head of audio-video at Valens. “Valens’ advanced, cost-effective solution is at the forefront of the education market’s rapid transformation from in-person to hybrid. We thrive on working with leading companies of the video conferencing and USB peripherals markets like Logitech.”

“There is a growing number of devices being deployed in classroom and conference room setups – including multiple displays, cameras, microphones, and speakers,” said Sudeep Trivedi, head of alliances and go-to-market at Logitech. “This makes convergence of high-quality multimedia critical for a streamlined, cost-effective installation, and it is exactly what Valens’ HDBaseT technology delivers. Feedback from customers has been fantastic, and with our partnership with Valens, they can expect even greater things to come.”

This offering is ideal for both new and retrofit projects, providing flexibility for USB peripheral placement and eliminating the need for a dedicated A/C outlet.