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I never knew what the C in USB
Pocket-lint • • technology
Key Points:
- USB-C, also called USB Type-C, is the latest USB connector type, succeeding USB-A and USB-B, and is now widely used across smartphones, laptops, tablets, and other devices due to its compact, reversible design.
- The "C" in USB-C does not stand for a specific word or acronym; it simply identifies the connector type in the sequence following USB-A and USB-B.
- USB-C ports support various USB protocols that determine data transfer speeds, ranging from USB 2.0 (480 Mbps) to USB 4 and Thunderbolt 3/4 (up to 40 Gbps), so not all USB-C ports offer the same performance.
- Unlike older USB-A and USB-B connectors, USB-C is reversible and symmetrical, making it easier to plug in, and its smaller size helps manufacturers design thinner and lighter devices.
- The USB standard was introduced in 1996 by seven major tech companies to simplify connecting peripherals, and USB-C represents the latest evolution in this ongoing effort to improve connectivity and performance.
