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The New USB Type-C Connector: Advantages & Features

The USB Type-C connector allows for faster data transfer speeds of up to 10 Gbps, greater durability with 10,000 connection cycles, and a reversible plug that can be inserted either way. It is not mechanically compatible with other USB connectors but can connect to older devices using adapters. The USB Type-C specification also enables power delivery and enhanced electromagnetic compatibility.

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The New USB Type-C Connector: Advantages & Features

The USB Type-C connector allows for faster data transfer speeds of up to 10 Gbps, greater durability with 10,000 connection cycles, and a reversible plug that can be inserted either way. It is not mechanically compatible with other USB connectors but can connect to older devices using adapters. The USB Type-C specification also enables power delivery and enhanced electromagnetic compatibility.

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INFOPOINT: USB Type-C T M

The new USB Type-CTM connector


Advantages & Features

SPEED
The current USB 3.0 standard is called SuperSpeed USB (USB 3.1 Gen 1).
It allows data transfer rates of up to 5 Gbit/s.

The fastest transfer mode of the USB Type-CTM connector is called SuperSpeed Plug
USB 10 Gbps (USB 3.1 Gen 2) and allows data transfer rates of up to 10 Gbit/s.

COMPATIBILITY
From a mechanical point of view, USB Type-CTM is not compatible with other USB
connectors. However, by the additional use of an adapter or a cable it is possible to Jack
establish a connection to other USB devices. Thereby, existing devices can still be used.

FLEXIBLE USAGE
The plug can be used on both sides, it can be plugged into the port in both directions.
There is no need to pay attention to a "top" or "bottom".

INCREASED DURABILITY
The USB Type-CTM connector was designed for up to 10,000 connection cycles. In
comparison, the USB 3.0 type A connector only supports up to 5,000 connection cycles.

SLIM BUT RUGGED DESIGN


The USB Type-CTM connector is rugged enough to be practically used in laptops and
tablet PCs. Due to its slim design, similar to a Micro USB connector, it will be integrated USB Type-CTM plug
into a lot of mobile devices in the future.

POWER SUPPLY
USB Type-CTM supports the USB Power Delivery 2.0 specification. It allows a power
consumption of up to 5 A and 20 V (100 W). Power delivery works in both directions.
For size comparison:
RESOURCES SAVING USB Type A plug
In the future, less power supplies will be necessary for connected devices.
For example, a docking station connected to a notebook can supply power to the
notebook and all other connected devices.

ENHANCED EMC
Thanks to the enhanced electromagnetic compatibility, the devices are affected by less
interferences.

Status of information: July 2015


INFOPOINT: USB Type-C T M

The DP Alt Mode of the USB Type-CTM connector

The USB Type-CTM connector of the Macbook and Chromebook has, additionally to the
USB data line, another function. This function is called DP Alt Mode.

It allows you to connect a display adapter to the appropriate USB Type-C TM port of your
Macbook or Chromebook. In case this port supports the DP Alt Mode, the signal
transmission to the display works via the adapter.

Provided the DP Alt Mode support is given, you can use appropriate USB Type-CTM to
DisplayPortTM, HDMI, DVI oder VGA adapters in order to connect corresponding
monitors.

USB Type-CTM adapter

The USB Specification

Data transfer rate Designation

Low-Speed 1.5 Mbps USB 1.1

Full-Speed 12 Mbps USB 2.0

Hi-Speed 480 Mbps USB 2.0

SuperSpeed 5 Gbps SuperSpeed USB (USB 3.1 Gen 1) *

SuperSpeed 10 Gbps SuperSpeed USB 10 Gbps (USB 3.1 Gen 2)

* old designation: USB 3.0

Status of information: July 2015

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