A new USB standard "Type-C" to be inserted on either side is completed and enters the production stage

It was announced that it is under development in December 2013. The new USB standard that can be inserted in the port in either direction on either side is "Type-C"is. The USB 3.0 promoter group revealed that this next generation USB standard Type-C was finally completed and entered the production stage.

(PDF) Microsoft Word - USB Type - C Specification Announcement_Final - USB_Type - C_Specification_Announcement_Final.pdf
http://www.usb.org/press/USB_Type-C_Specification_Announcement_Final.pdf

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On August 12, 2014, the USB 3.0 promoter group announced that all technical details of Type - C, the next - generation USB connector, was completed. Type-C connectors and cables are made to harmonize with the design of any mobile terminal, and furthermore they are made to be rugged enough to be used even for PC or tablet.

The Type - C image looks like the following, the connector part is smaller than the connector of the conventional USB cable, it is said to be the same size as the connector part of Micro - USB cable. Type-C boasts a transfer speed of up to 10 Gbps, it is possible to supply power up to 100 W, furthermore it is attractive that it is reversible specification that the connector part can be inserted with either side up.


The port for Type-C is like the left port in the image below. Although you can not use an existing USB cable inserted in this port, you can use a new USB cable for Type-C inserted in the existing USB port.


"Interest in Type-C was not only worldwide but also attracted from several industries.PC, mobile, automobile,IoTThrough collaborative efforts by representatives such as industries, Type - C can be standardized as a next - generation USB connector, its specifications are the best in a variety of respects and it can be a long and robust solution, "says USB 3.0 "Says Brad Saunders, chair of the promoter group.