Valens Releases VS6310 USB3 Extension Chipset
The low-power chipset embeds USB3 extension directly into video conferencing devices and other compact hardware.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Semiconductors
Valens Semiconductor has released the VS6310, a low-power USB3 extension chipset designed for video conferencing devices. It builds on the VS6320 and is interoperable with it.
Why it matters
Embedding USB3 extension directly into devices can remove the need for separate extender boxes and reduce the number of components that must be installed and connected. Its sub-1-watt power draw also suits compact devices with tight power budgets.
The VS6310 extends USB3 at up to 2.5 Gbps and USB2 at 480 Mbps over standard Category cable up to 40 meters while consuming less than 1 watt. It is compliant with the HDBaseT-USB3 standard and supports all USB transfer types, though independent verification of these specifications is not yet reported.
The players
Valens Semiconductor
Valens Semiconductor is an Israeli fabless semiconductor company known for high-speed connectivity chips for automotive and audio-video applications.
The details
The chipset is integrated directly into devices such as e/PTZ cameras, touch controllers, and active cables, extending control signals alongside USB data. Samples are slated for mid-November 2026, with mass production scheduled to begin in January 2027.
Timeline
Mid-November 2026: VS6310 samples become available.
January 2027: Mass production of the VS6310 is scheduled to begin.
The Tech Race
The VS6310 is compliant with the HDBaseT-USB3 standard, placing it within the effort to extend USB3 over long cable runs without dedicated extender boxes. Its successor-style relationship to the VS6320 suggests Valens is iterating a single family of extension chips for embedded use.
Device makers can drop separate USB extender hardware from camera and controller designs, potentially simplifying builds and lowering bill-of-materials count. Users of video conferencing gear may see slimmer, more integrated hardware once VS6310-based products reach market.
The takeaway
Embedding USB3 extension at the chip level shifts connectivity from add-on accessories to built-in device features. Compact hardware makers should watch for sample availability in late 2026 when planning next-generation designs.
What happens next
VS6310 samples are scheduled for mid-November 2026, with mass production following in January 2027.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by TV News Check.
