Transcend RDC3 USB Type-C Dual-Slot Card Reader (Enterprise)

Name: Transcend RDC3 USB Type-C Dual-Slot Card Reader (Enterprise)
Brand: Transcend
SKU: TRAN-TSRDC3
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Brand: Transcend | Category: Accessories & Components

SKU: TRAN-TSRDC3 | Part #: TS-RDC3 | MPN: TS-RDC3

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About the Transcend RDC3 USB Type-C Dual-Slot Card Reader (Enterprise)

The Transcend RDC3 is a USB Type-C dual-slot card reader built around a SuperSpeed USB 10Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 2) interface, delivering the sustained read bandwidth required for simultaneous ingest of high-resolution RAW stills, 8K cinema footage, and large-volume drone capture sessions. The dual-slot architecture accepts SD UHS-II and CFexpress Type B media concurrently, allowing operators to offload two cards in parallel without swapping media between reads—critical in broadcast, content production, and field data management workflows where turnaround time directly affects operational throughput.

Ideal for

Broadcast station media ingest: simultaneous offload of SD UHS-II and CFexpress Type B cards from multiple cameras between live segments to meet tight turnaround windows
Enterprise digital asset management: high-speed bulk transfer of photographic and video assets from field capture devices into centralized DAM or NAS storage over USB 10Gbps links
Mobile edit suite integration: bus-powered operation in compact laptop-based edit environments where NLE workflows require rapid card-to-timeline ingest without external power infrastructure
IT fleet standardization: plug-and-play UMS compatibility enables uniform deployment across Windows, macOS, and Linux workstations in large enterprise or government media production facilities
Post-production houses: parallel dual-slot reading accelerates DIT (Digital Imaging Technician) workflows on set, reducing per-card ingest time for multi-camera productions shooting in RAW or ProRes formats
Education and broadcast journalism labs: durable aluminum construction and consistent firmware support routine high-cycle student and journalist use across shared workstation pools

Technical specifications

Manufacturer	Transcend
Model	RDC3
Interface	USB Type-C, USB 3.2 Gen 2 (SuperSpeed USB 10Gbps)
Number of Slots	2 (dual-slot simultaneous operation)
Slot 1 Media Compatibility	CFexpress Type B
Slot 2 Media Compatibility	SD (UHS-I, UHS-II, SDXC, SDHC, SD)
Maximum Interface Transfer Rate	10 Gbps
Typical Read Speed (CFexpress Type B)	Up to 1700 MB/s (media-dependent)
Typical Read Speed (SD UHS-II)	Up to 312 MB/s (media-dependent)
Power Source	Bus-powered via USB-C host port (no external power adapter required)
Host Connector	USB Type-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2)
Cable	Integrated or included USB-C cable
OS Compatibility	Windows 10/11, macOS 10.12 and later, Linux kernel 2.6 and later, ChromeOS
Driver Requirement	Driverless (USB Mass Storage Class, plug-and-play)
Enclosure Material	Aluminum alloy
Operating Temperature	0°C to 60°C
Storage Temperature	-20°C to 85°C
Operating Humidity	20% to 80% RH (non-condensing)
Dimensions	Compact portable form factor (exact dimensions per final datasheet)
Weight	Lightweight portable (exact weight per final datasheet)
Certifications	CE, FCC, BSMI
Product Launch	2025 Q3

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Technical Specifications

Brand	Transcend
Category	Accessories & Components
SKU	TRAN-TSRDC3
Part Number	TS-RDC3
Condition	New
Model	RDC3
Interface	USB Type-C, USB 3.2 Gen 2 (SuperSpeed USB 10Gbps)
Number of Slots	2 (dual-slot simultaneous operation)
Slot 1 Media Compatibility	CFexpress Type B
Slot 2 Media Compatibility	SD (UHS-I, UHS-II, SDXC, SDHC, SD)
Maximum Interface Transfer Rate	10 Gbps
Typical Read Speed (CFexpress Type B)	Up to 1700 MB/s (media-dependent)
Typical Read Speed (SD UHS-II)	Up to 312 MB/s (media-dependent)
Power Source	Bus-powered via USB-C host port (no external power adapter required)
Host Connector	USB Type-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2)
Cable	Integrated or included USB-C cable
OS Compatibility	Windows 10/11, macOS 10.12 and later, Linux kernel 2.6 and later, ChromeOS
Driver Requirement	Driverless (USB Mass Storage Class, plug-and-play)
Enclosure Material	Aluminum alloy
Operating Temperature	0°C to 60°C
Storage Temperature	-20°C to 85°C
Operating Humidity	20% to 80% RH (non-condensing)
Dimensions	Compact portable form factor (exact dimensions per final datasheet)
Weight	Lightweight portable (exact weight per final datasheet)
Certifications	CE, FCC, BSMI
Product Launch	2025 Q3

Frequently Asked Questions about Transcend RDC3 USB Type-C Dual-Slot Card Reader (Enterprise)

What does the Transcend RDC3 USB Type-C Dual-Slot Card Reader (Enterprise) do?

The Transcend RDC3 USB Type-C Dual-Slot Card Reader (Enterprise) is enterprise IT hardware deployed in production data centers, server rooms, and edge sites across the GCC and EMEA region.

What does the Transcend RDC3 USB Type-C Dual-Slot Card Reader (Enterprise) do?

The Transcend RDC3 USB Type-C Dual-Slot Card Reader (Enterprise) is enterprise IT hardware deployed in production data centers, server rooms, and edge sites across the GCC and EMEA region.

What are the headline specs of the Transcend RDC3 USB Type-C Dual-Slot Card Reader (Enterprise)?

Key specifications for the Transcend RDC3 USB Type-C Dual-Slot Card Reader (Enterprise): new condition; manufacturer Transcend; model RDC3; interface USB Type-C, USB 3.2 Gen 2 (SuperSpeed USB 10Gbps); number of slots 2 (dual-slot simultaneous operation); slot 1 media compatibility CFexpress Type B; slot 2 media compatibility SD (UHS-I, UHS-II, SDXC, SDHC, SD). Manufacturer part number TS-RDC3. For the full datasheet with electrical, environmental, and compliance details, contact our pre-sales engineering team.