USB-C is a universal connector standard that transmits both power and data over a cable. The organization known as the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF), which has been in charge of creating, approving, and managing the USB standard over the years, developed the USB-C connector. The organiza...
Do more with one cable with USB-C. Learn what you can do with the most versatile peripheral connector yet.
USB Type-C is the most flexible connection for notebooks and smartphones. The most important of its many capabilities is as a charging socket for battery-powered devices. USB-Cshouldfinally make everything simple: One socket, one cable, one power supply for all devices – from computers to s...
USB 3.1 Gen 1 supports speeds of up to 5Gbit/s while USB 3.1 Gen 2 supports speeds of up to 10Gbit/s. What is USB 3.2 Gen 2x2? It’s a multi-lane operation for new hosts and devices using the USB-C connector. What is the difference between PCIe Gen 3 and PCIe Gen 4?
It’s easy to think that all USB-C cables are the same, and that any claims to superiority are just a way to jack up the price. After all, it’sjust a cable, right? Such skepticism is understandable, but the fact is, there really can be differences among cables. At PCWorld ...
While a USB 2.0 port could deliver just 2.5 watts of power, about enough to slowly charge a phone, USB 3.1 upped this to about 4.5 watts, and the initial uses of USB-C topped out at 15 watts of power. Today, a single USB-C cable can handle both video and ...
USB Types: Various Types of USB Cables (A, B and C) and Their Differences Understanding USB Ports Most electronic devices have a port, i.e., where a USB cable gets plugged. That “place” or slot is called the port. As you can guess, this port allows USB devices to get plugged int...
To adapt a Type C device to a Type A host (or vice versa) you can use a cable that has a Type A connector on one end and a Type C connector on the other. Nothing could be simpler, just remember that you need a male Type A plug to insert into the female Type A port on your...
USB-C plugged into a USB 3.1 port: Up to 10 gigabytes per second USB-C plugged into a USB 3.2 port: Up to 20 gigabytes per second 2. How fast do USB-C cables charge devices? By default, a USB-C cable provides 2.5 watts of power. However, many devices use the Power Delivery prot...
What Happens If You Use the Wrong Cable? Summary USB PD enables faster charging through standardized power delivery. USB PD offers two-way charging, eliminating the need for different chargers. Using USB PD requires a compatible charger, USB-C cable, and supporting device; it allows fast chargi...