The VIA Labs VL817 is a high-performance USB 3.1 Gen 1 hub controller designed to expand a single USB port into multiple downstream ports with full SuperSpeed capability. It supports data transfer rates up to 5 Gbps while maintaining backward compatibility with USB 2.0 and 1.1 devices. The VL817 integrates advanced power management features, reducing power consumption and enabling efficient charging. Its compact design and robust reliability make it ideal for docking stations, hubs, monitors, and embedded applications.
