USB Type-C Reversible Cable Annouced for USB 3.1Post Date: 2013-12-04 |
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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 |
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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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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. |
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