GbE via USB 3.0 'dongle' in production?

Bob55

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Anyone know if someone is planning on making a USB 3.0 to GbE adapter with this chip? I read that there is a USB 3.0 docking station with a Gigabit NIC already available, probably NOT using this, as it looks like the chip should be available in Feb 2012.

Such an adapter would allow me to re-purpose my homemade NAS (with USB 3.0 expandability) to gateway / router use.

Announcement:
http://electronicdesign.com/article/digital/USB-to-GbE-Controller-Sits-On-One-Chip-.aspx

Manfacturer site:
http://www2.electronicproducts.com/USB_3_0_to_GbE_controller_is_world_s_first-article-HLJH02_Feb2012-html.aspx