New type of USB connector "Type-C" that can be inserted irrespective of the direction supports USB 3.1 and miniaturized

ByPierre Lecourt

The USB 3.0 promoter group is a next generation standard of USB connection that can be connected regardless of orientationType-CWe are developing a connector.USB 3.1It is said that the size will also be downsized.

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A new standard called "Type-C" or "C connector" is a new type of next-generation standard that can be plugged into a port regardless of orientation like Apple's Lightning connector. The size is expected to be thinner than the conventional one and it will be possible to mount it on a device that is slimmer than the current standard such as MicroUSB, etc. It conforms to the USB 3.1 specifications, so products such as conventional USB chargers are also available It is considered to be usable as it is. Image images etc are not announced so far.

ByRicky Lai

As a USB connector that can be inserted either up or down already,Both are USBAlthough Type-C appears as a standard, "When you attempt to insert USB into a port, reverse it, reverse it for some reason, why is it reverse again? It will end with a mysterious phenomenon that "can be included". In addition, completion is planned in the middle of 2014.

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