Universal connector USB, insert either side is ready for production Bashny.Net

In April, Intel demonstrated the first sketches of the new type of connectors Type-C. Actually, the connector and the cable itself - a new type of USB, developed by the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF).

Now this organization (USB-IF) has подготовила USB Type-C to produce , as well as agreed and approved the specifications of the new standard. Previously it was known that the baud rate for the new cable may reach 10 gigabits per second, and the physical dimensions of the connector are 8 3 2 5 mm.

In this Type-C is designed to work with mobile devices as well as with laptops / of desktop PCs, developers should consider compatibility with standard USB power delivery, which provides loads of up to 100 watts.



Well, for most people the good news may be that such a cable is inserted into any party either end.



Unfortunately, the new standard is not compatible with the old. Here are the specs of the new standard , for those interested. However, the developers claim that using the adapter, you can also work with devices that support the work with older standards / Connectors USB.

Via usb + reddit

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