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CalDigit Thunderbolt Station USB Charging & SuperDrive Support Driver vs Silicon Labs VCP Driver
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
CalDigit Thunderbolt Station USB Charging & SuperDrive Support Driver
6.0Improved Apple device support
Silicon Labs VCP Driver
7.0CP210x USB to UART Bridge VCP Driver
| Metric | CalDigit Thunderbolt Station USB Charging & SuperDrive Support Driver | Silicon Labs VCP Driver |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | System Tools |
| AI Score | 6.0 | 7.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 4 | 256 |
| 90-day Installs | 13 | 760 |
| 365-day Installs | 64 | 2.8K |
| Version | 1.2 | 6.0.2 |
| Auto-updates | No | No |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | — | — |
| GitHub Forks | — | — |
| Open Issues | — | — |
| License | — | — |
| Language | — | — |
| Last GitHub Commit | — | — |
| First Seen | May 8, 2023 | Aug 9, 2023 |
Reviews
CalDigit Thunderbolt Station USB Charging & SuperDrive Support Driver
Enhances support for Apple devices using the CalDigit Thunderbolt Station, offering USB charging and SuperDrive functionality. Ideal for users with this specific hardware who need improved device compatibility.
Provides drivers and support for USB charging and SuperDrive functionality on the CalDigit Thunderbolt Station.
Pros
- + Enhances device support for Apple devices with the Thunderbolt Station.
- + Specifically designed for the CalDigit Thunderbolt Station.
- + Official drivers from CalDigit ensure compatibility.
Cons
- - No auto-updates available.
- - Limited installs indicate potential inactivity.
Silicon Labs VCP Driver
Enables communication between CP210x USB-to-serial devices and macOS systems. Essential for developers and engineers working with IoT or embedded systems that rely on Silabs hardware.
Provides driver support for CP210x USB-to-UART bridges, enabling communication with serial devices on macOS.
Pros
- + Essential for hardware projects using CP210x chips
- + Stable and reliable driver support
- + Crucial for macOS compatibility with Silabs devices
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - Limited to Silabs hardware