USB controller in Macbook Pro 15 (late 2013)

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USB controller in Macbook Pro 15 (late 2013)

I'm looking to buy a video capture box for capturing from various devices at up to 1080p @ 60 fps.

This device seems a good candidate: http://www.solarisjapan.com/xcapture-1-usb-3-0-hd-capture-unit/and reviews are pretty positive, it's also compatible with the free Open Broadcast Software app I currently use for capturing on a PC desktop.

The device only works in Windows which is fine as I have Bootcamp set up. The issue is it uses usb 3.0 and only works with Renesas and Intel usb controllers.

My question is, what usb controller is used in the Macbook Pro 15, I'm thinking either Broadcom or Intel, and obviously I'm hoping Intel.

Many thanks in advance,

Pete

MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Late 2013), Windows 7

Posted on Jan 11, 2014 2:17 PM

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Answer 1

sanjampet

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Jan 11, 2014 2:31 PM in response to ezoray

Try holding the OPTION key and clicking the Apple in the menu bar, and selecting system profiler/system information (depending which OSX you are using, you don't say) In the left column, select USB, youshould fing your info there.

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Answer 2

ezoray Author

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Jan 11, 2014 2:38 PM in response to sanjampet

Thanks sanjampet, I'm using Mavericks.

Info is:

USB 3.0 Hi-Speed Bus:

Host Controller Location: Built-in USB

Host Controller Driver: AppleUSBXHCI

PCI Device ID: 0x8c31

PCI Revision ID: 0x0005

PCI Vendor ID: 0x8086

Bus Number: 0x0a

Apple Internal Keyboard / Trackpad:

Product ID: 0x0263

Vendor ID: 0x05ac (Apple Inc.)

Version: 2.25

Speed: Up to 12 Mb/sec

Manufacturer: Apple Inc.

Location ID: 0x14c00000 / 3

Current Available (mA): 500

Current Required (mA): 40

BRCM20702 Hub:

Product ID: 0x4500

Vendor ID: 0x0a5c (Broadcom Corp.)

Version: 1.00

Speed: Up to 12 Mb/sec

Manufacturer: Apple Inc.

Location ID: 0x14800000 / 2

Current Available (mA): 500

Current Required (mA): 94

Bluetooth USB Host Controller:

Product ID: 0x8289

Vendor ID: 0x05ac (Apple Inc.)

Version: 0.78

Speed: Up to 12 Mb/sec

Manufacturer: Apple Inc.

Location ID: 0x14830000 / 6

Current Available (mA): 500

Current Required (mA): 0

It doesn't look promising!

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Answer 3

sanjampet

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Jan 11, 2014 2:41 PM in response to ezoray

Maybe do some more searching, you may find something that will work/interface.

Best of luck,

Peace

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Answer 4

ezoray Author

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Jan 11, 2014 2:53 PM in response to sanjampet

I had a look in WIndows and it seems to use the Intel USB eXtensible Host Controller Driver, I can't see a mention of Broadcom.

I'll do a bit more fishing and see if I can come up with any more info.

Many thanks,

Pete

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