USB Type-C Reversible Cable Annouced for USB 3.1

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The USB Type-C Cable and Connector specification will define a new USB cable and connector, built 

initially on existing USB 3.1 and USB 2.0 technologies, that is being developed to help enable thinner 

and sleeker product designs, enhance usability and provide a growth path for performance 

enhancements for future versions of USB. This supplement to the USB 3.1 specification is anticipated to 

be completed by the middle of next year. 

Key characteristics of the USB Type-C connector and cable solution include: 

- An entirely new design tailored to work well with emerging product designs 

- New smaller size – similar in size to the existing USB 2.0 Micro-B 

- Usability enhancements – users will no longer need to be concerned with plug orientation/cable direction, making it easier to plug in 

- The Type-C connector and cable will support scalable power charging 

- Scalability – the connector design will scale for future USB bus performance

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Nav Members Profile Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group Digital Storm Employee Joined: 15 Jan 2021 Online Status: Offline Posts: 1581	Quote Reply Topic: USB Type-C Reversible Cable Annouced for USB 3.1 Posted: 04 Dec 2013 at 5:52pm
	The USB Type-C Cable and Connector specification will define a new USB cable and connector, built initially on existing USB 3.1 and USB 2.0 technologies, that is being developed to help enable thinner and sleeker product designs, enhance usability and provide a growth path for performance enhancements for future versions of USB. This supplement to the USB 3.1 specification is anticipated to be completed by the middle of next year. Key characteristics of the USB Type-C connector and cable solution include: - An entirely new design tailored to work well with emerging product designs - New smaller size – similar in size to the existing USB 2.0 Micro-B - Usability enhancements – users will no longer need to be concerned with plug orientation/cable direction, making it easier to plug in - The Type-C connector and cable will support scalable power charging - Scalability – the connector design will scale for future USB bus performance Source

fstcvc Members Profile Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List DS Veteran Joined: 06 Jul 2013 Online Status: Offline Posts: 2551	Quote Reply Posted: 05 Dec 2013 at 8:34am
	I wonder how long it'll be before this technology supersedes what we have now. Companies will have to ship both old & new cable with products for years to come as the majority of the population won't upgrade their systems for 5-10 years and will need the old connectors. Not sure why they didn't think of this 15 years ago when they first designed it... This just made all of your current USB devices obsolete!!
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Ariktu Members Profile Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 21 May 2013 Online Status: Offline Posts: 492	Quote Reply Posted: 05 Dec 2013 at 6:31pm
	If it is backwards compatible then I assume they will send you cheap adapters along with devices for awhile. Once they start using the new connectors people will just buy hubs that allow you to plug in old legacy items into the new plugs via the hub.

USB Type-C Reversible Cable Annouced for USB 3.1

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