Belkin Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Host Controller

Windows device driver information for Belkin Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Host Controller

The device Belkin Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Host Controller is under the category system and controller. The software package for the device is compatible with the following operating systems: Windows NT 4, Windows XP, Windows 2000, and Windows 98. The latest version of the Belkin Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Host Controller is 2.1.10.0. This version was released on January 14, 2004. The Belkin Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Host Controller is basically a hi-speed USB host controller. USB is an input and output port specification that is found in most computers and digital equipment. This device allows easier transfer of data from one device to another, usually a computer. Nowadays, USB 2.0 is the standard. USB 2.0 is what is known as the Hi-Speed USB. The Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Host Controller is the hardware that provides the functionality of USB 2.0 to computer ports.

Compatibility problems led to the creation of a new standard called USB. Because serial ports and parallel ports had compatibility issues, the new USB specification was developed to modify and change these standards. As of now, most peripherals and other digital equipment make use of the new USB 2.0. This new connection method allows faster data transfer from a USB enabled device to a host controller; basically a personal computer or a laptop. The Hi-Speed USB 2.0 has a maximum data rate of 480 mbps. This can be equated as 40x faster than the original USB. If a computer has a USB 1.1 host controller installed, digital cameras and other devices that use the Hi-Speed USB 2.0 will revert back to USB 1.1 by default. In order for a computer user to enjoy the faster rate of the USB 2.0, a device such as the Belkin Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Host Controller needs to be installed. It is highly recommended you run a free registry scan for and Belkin Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Host Controller errors before installing any driver updates.