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First Images of New Reversible USB Connector

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

AndyTheAbsurd writes:

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: 2) by tibman on Thursday April 03 2014, @01:17PM

    by tibman (134) on Thursday April 03 2014, @01:17PM (#25689)

    The flimsy bit that breaks is STILL inside the host device and not the cable. This was a good opportunity to fix that. I mean, it breaks compatibility anyways, might as well go all out.

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