USB 3.1 Type C Products Explained

You might have heard about USB Type C- after all, USB ports are pretty ubiquitous in the world of tech and electronics.

But do you know why USB 3.1 Type C product is different and why it’s kind of awesome? We will briefly go through the features and dive deeper into USB 3.1 type C.

USB C is the newest generation of USB port, and it’s been getting a lot of attention lately. Its default protocol is USB 3.1 and the max speed is 10 Gbps.

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You will find this newer port on everything from smartphones to laptops.

USB 3.1 (aka USB 3.1/gen 1 and USB 3.1/ gen 2) is the successor to USB 3.0. Identifiable by its port, USB 3.1/gen 2 doubles the transfer speed of 3.0 to a whopping 10 Gbps. USB Power Delivery 2.0 makes a big step forward as well with up to 100W of power. And like previous versions of USB, it is fully backward compatible with its predecessors.

When used with the Type-C connection, things get interesting for 3.1. The 100W of PD v2.0 is enough to power and charge full-sized notebooks, which means the proprietary AC port may soon be replaced by this universal alternative. With 4 data lanes, USB 3.1 Type C can even carry DisplayPort and HDMI video signals, further adding to its ubiquity. Some Type C ports can even do dual duty as Thunderbolt 3 ports. Again, one port to rule them all.
If you’re shopping for a new desktop, laptop, or mobile device, you’re probably seeing USB Type-C just about everywhere. It is now becoming a staple on most laptops and feature-rich desktop motherboards. Full integration is on the way, but will still take time. A change like this does not happen overnight, especially with all of the Type-A devices out there.

To achieve USB 3.1. Transfer speeds, your USB host connection, cables, and device must all support USB 3.1. USB 3.1 is also known as USB 3.1 Gen 2 (10 Gbps).

USB 3.1 is backward compatible with USB 3.0 and USB 2.0, except in the following scenarios:

● USB-B 3.1 cables are not compatible with USB-B 2.0 ports.

● Unless you use an adapter, USB-C ports or cables will not work with USB-A or USB-B ports or cables.

● Devices that require USB 3.1 transfer speeds of 10Gbps might not work with USB 3.0 or USB 2.0, or you might experience lower speeds and impacted performance.

● Bus-powered USB devices that require more power than what USB 2.0 can provide are not compatible with USB 2.0.

Is Thunderbolt the same as USB 3.1?

Thunderbolt is the connection and power delivery technology used by Apple to charge and deliver data to its products such as Macbooks and iMacs. USB-C is now the connector that is used with the latest Thunderbolt 3 technology. Thunderbolt 3 also uses the Type C port, however, this port also offers additional functions that require specific Thunderbolt 3 Type C cables. Using Thunderbolt 3 a single USB-C port can deliver power in both directions. 

A note about cable length and speed

The cables that connect USB ports to devices can only be so long before you risk some data loss during transfer. The max length for high-speed devices is 16 ft 5 in, and for low speed, it’s 9 ft 10 in.
Also, when you’re getting a cable to go with your device, make sure that supports the speed of your device/port supports. For example, if you have a USB 3.1, make sure you get a cable that supports 3.1 speeds. Otherwise, you’ll be limited to lower speeds.

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