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posted by n1 on Thursday April 03 2014, @07:32AM   Printer-friendly
from the new-better-than-old dept.

Intel has released a rendering of the new USB Type C connector, which is reversible so no more jokes about "USB cables exist in the fourth dimension". The new connector is smaller than the Type A connector that we're all used to seeing on our desktops and laptops and looks to be slightly larger than the micro-B connector found on most smart phones and tablets.

From the article:

Unlike today's USB connectors, which requires a user to correctly orient the plug, USB 3.1 Type-C cable is reversible. Initially, the USB 3.1 Type-C specification will support up to 10Gbps data transfer speeds.

The Type-C connector and cable will support scalable power charging in order to grow with future USB bus performance requirements. The first iteration will have a 5 volt power transfer rate, but that is expected to deliver up to 100 watts for higher power applications.

 
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  • (Score: 1) by scruffybeard on Thursday April 03 2014, @08:51AM

    by scruffybeard (533) on Thursday April 03 2014, @08:51AM (#25495)

    What if the user tries to insert the plug vertically? We need to account to all levels of silliness.

  • (Score: 2, Insightful) by Rivenaleem on Thursday April 03 2014, @09:43AM

    by Rivenaleem (3400) on Thursday April 03 2014, @09:43AM (#25529)

    Yeah, it should be circular, like most laptop chargers, and headphones.

  • (Score: 1) by theluggage on Thursday April 03 2014, @12:36PM

    by theluggage (1797) on Thursday April 03 2014, @12:36PM (#25674)

    Perhaps they should fill it with explodium (you know, the stuff that they put in the control panels in Star Trek) so that it blows up in a shower of sparks if you get it wrong. That would teach people not to learn which way up USB plugs go.

    People who try to plug in micro-USB in the dark, or with poor eyesight, or around the back of a device should be punished. Only infallible super-humans should be allowed to use tech.

    ...or, maybe, designers should just make things nicer for everybody to use...?