MSolutions Unveils Revolutionary USB-C Extender with DisplayPort Alt Mode at ISE 2026
MSolutions, a leading provider of AV cabling, collaboration, extension, and test devices, is set to revolutionize the corporate and EDU AV environments at ISE 2026 with its groundbreaking innovations. The company introduces a game-changing hardware design for the world's first USB-C Extender, supporting DisplayPort Alternate Mode (DP Alt Mode). This cutting-edge solution not only diversifies installation points but also introduces new functionalities, including device powering.
The MS-DPA-CP, set to ship in Q1 2026, is a plug-and-play USB-C solution that extends DisplayPort Alternate Mode over a single category cable. Its sleek and slim profile makes it an ideal choice for meeting and learning spaces, offering a more compact and advanced feature set. One of its standout features is the ability to provide 60W of power for laptop charging from the Host Unit, a new second-generation feature, according to the company.
MSolutions' engineering team has achieved a remarkable feat by enabling DP Alt Mode over USB-C through specialized USB-C port configuration. This configuration allows for the extension of 4K@60Hz 4:4:4 18G video and USB data over a single USB-C cable without the need for drivers or software applications. This approach, which eliminates the need for dedicated DisplayPort connectors, is a significant advancement in establishing IT-forward meeting and learning spaces, as MSolutions asserts.
"DP Alt Mode is enabled by configuring specific pins on USB-C ports to transmit DisplayPort signals," explains Ariel Marcus, CTO of MSolutions. "Through this specialized configuration, we can eliminate bulky DisplayPort cables with heavy shielding, physical latches, and metal connectors protected by large plastic housings."
MSolutions has conducted extensive testing of the MS-DPA-CP with both Mac and Windows computers, ensuring broad compatibility. The device seamlessly integrates with Neat video collaboration solutions, creating a user-friendly meeting room infrastructure with streamlined deployment and system management.
MSolutions will showcase the MS-DPA-CP and its complete 1Connect ecosystem at ISE 2026, Stand 1E900. The 1Connect ecosystem, unveiled at InfoComm in June, simplifies USB-C and HDMI connectivity over long distances. This design offers flexible placement for Host and Device units, transforming BYOD connectivity and enabling new collaboration opportunities, such as dual-screen functionality.
The updated 1Connect ecosystem is anchored by the MS-63DOC or MS-63DOC-P Docking Extender Kit. Both kits pair Host and Device extenders for AV and USB transport, while the MS-63DOC-P kit, a new addition to ISE, supports 60W of device charging from the Host unit to a laptop or similar source.
ISE 2026, taking place from February 3rd to 6th at the Fira de Barcelona, will be the perfect platform for MSolutions to showcase its innovative solutions. Visitors can explore the MS-DPA-CP and the 1Connect ecosystem at Stand 1E900.
