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Next Generation USB Connection Definition Underway
The USB 3.0 Promoter Group today announced that the development of the next generation of USB connector has begun. The new USB Type-C connector, built initially on existing USB 3.1 and USB 2.0 technologies, is being developed to help enable thinner and sleeker product designs, enhance usability and provide a growth path for performance enhancements for future versions of USB. This supplement to the USB 3.1 specification is anticipated to be completed by the middle of next year.
Key characteristics of the USB Type-C connector and cable solution include:
- An entirely new design tailored to work well with emerging product designs
- New smaller size - similar in size to the existing USB 2.0 Micro-B
- Usability enhancements - users will no longer need to be concerned with plug orientation/cable direction, making it easier to plug in
- The Type-C connector and cable will support scalable power charging
- Scalability - the connector design will scale for future USB bus performance
As the new USB Type-C plug and receptacle will not directly mate with existing USB plugs and receptacles (Type-A, Type-B, Micro-B, etc.), the Type-C specification will define passive new-to-existing cables and adapters to allow users to use their existing products.
"While USB technology is well established as the favored choice for connecting and powering devices, we recognize the need to develop a new connector to meet evolving design trends in terms of size and usability," said Brad Saunders, USB 3.0 Promoter Group Chairman. "The new Type-C connector will fit well with the market's direction and affords an opportunity to lay a foundation for future versions of USB."
"Intel is excited to see the development of the new thin Type-C connector as it will enable an entirely new super thin class of devices from phones to tablets, to 2-in-1s, to laptops to desktops and a multitude of other more specific usage devices," said Alex Peleg, Vice President, Platform Engineering Group. "This new industry standards-based thin connector delivering data, power and video is the only connector one will need across all devices."
"The new Type-C connector furthers USB's lead in addressing customer desire for more flexibility and higher performance," said Roland Sperlich, TI Consumer and Computing Interface Product Line Manager. "This allows USB to increase performance and continue to deliver ease of use to several evolving product categories for years to come."
The USB Type-C specification is targeted for industry review during the first quarter of 2014 and a final specification is expected to be published by the middle of 2014.
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#4716257 Posted on: 12/03/2013 07:41 PM
Yup... First try to plug USB cable in, it fails, turn it around, fail multiple times, turn it back around and then it goes in. It's quite annoying when you try to connect something and dont see the USB-port.
"Users will no longer need to be concerned with plug orientation/cable direction, making it easier to plug in." ...That's a goddamn life changer right there: 50% of the time I try to plug in a USB cord, I fail every time.
Yup... First try to plug USB cable in, it fails, turn it around, fail multiple times, turn it back around and then it goes in. It's quite annoying when you try to connect something and dont see the USB-port.
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#4716261 Posted on: 12/03/2013 07:50 PM
yea i agree guys. they are about 15 years beind everyone else.
just make a damn plug that I dont have to fail 50% of the time to plug in.
make it visually distinctive which end goes where. its not friggin rocket science.
I do that all the time as well... .
1. Push it and fail.
2. Turn it around, push but it fails to go in again
3. Turn around again and it goes in perfect. WTF!
yea i agree guys. they are about 15 years beind everyone else.
just make a damn plug that I dont have to fail 50% of the time to plug in.
make it visually distinctive which end goes where. its not friggin rocket science.
I do that all the time as well... .
1. Push it and fail.
2. Turn it around, push but it fails to go in again
3. Turn around again and it goes in perfect. WTF!
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#4716285 Posted on: 12/03/2013 08:29 PM
That's just because the USB port is four dimensional instead of three dimensional
Yup... First try to plug USB cable in, it fails, turn it around, fail multiple times, turn it back around and then it goes in. It's quite annoying when you try to connect something and dont see the USB-port.
That's just because the USB port is four dimensional instead of three dimensional
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#4716286 Posted on: 12/03/2013 08:32 PM
and here i am still using 2.0
and here i am still using 2.0
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#4716380 Posted on: 12/03/2013 10:51 PM
The only connector needed across all devices is another huge change. Would this possibly replace HDMI?
"This new industry standards-based thin connector delivering data, power and video is the only connector one will need across all devices."
The only connector needed across all devices is another huge change. Would this possibly replace HDMI?
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#4716387 Posted on: 12/03/2013 11:05 PM
This is true, I'm not convinced that it is possible to plug in a USB without flipping it at least twice.
That's just because the USB port is four dimensional instead of three dimensional
This is true, I'm not convinced that it is possible to plug in a USB without flipping it at least twice.
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#4716399 Posted on: 12/03/2013 11:28 PM
And end mini-USB. One small size for everything.
And end mini-USB. One small size for everything.
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#4716467 Posted on: 12/04/2013 01:04 AM
Mini-USB is fine, but there is like 50 variants.
That's like the best thing since the Big Bang.
And end mini-USB. One small size for everything.
Mini-USB is fine, but there is like 50 variants.
"Users will no longer need to be concerned with plug orientation/cable direction, making it easier to plug in."
That's like the best thing since the Big Bang.
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#4716625 Posted on: 12/04/2013 06:28 AM
Make it an octagonal head design so we have to fail 16 times before getting it right.
Make it an octagonal head design so we have to fail 16 times before getting it right.
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#4716630 Posted on: 12/04/2013 06:38 AM
Mini-USB is fine, but there is like 50 variants.
That's like the best thing since the Big Bang.
One small size for everything would be fine.
Mini-USB is fine, but there is like 50 variants.
That's like the best thing since the Big Bang.
One small size for everything would be fine.
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#4716632 Posted on: 12/04/2013 06:41 AM
I think we've just reinvented the wheel here... epic.
"Users will no longer need to be concerned with plug orientation/cable direction, making it easier to plug in." ...That's a goddamn life changer right there: 50% of the time I try to plug in a USB cord, I fail every time.
I think we've just reinvented the wheel here... epic.
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#4716753 Posted on: 12/04/2013 10:59 AM
Can't believe they are finally gonna do it.. no more plug orientation, and possibly a one connection to rule them all? Let's all forget HDMI,Display port, Esata and all the other stuff and start dreaming about a simple connection that a baby can plug in capable of transferring anything....
Can't believe they are finally gonna do it.. no more plug orientation, and possibly a one connection to rule them all? Let's all forget HDMI,Display port, Esata and all the other stuff and start dreaming about a simple connection that a baby can plug in capable of transferring anything....
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#4716818 Posted on: 12/04/2013 01:01 PM
Thank god they've finally realized it needs to be improved.
I always thought USB 3.0 connectors were some kind of a sick joke. They're huge compared to Thunderbolt, and the side that goes to the device often has a bulky and ugly extension part, I know it's for compatibility reasons, but come on, can't it be a bit more aesthetically presentable? Also, the cables for USB 3.0 suck too, they're thick and so inflexible. Just looking at this stuff makes me feel like I'm in the mid-90es or something.
Thank god they've finally realized it needs to be improved.
I always thought USB 3.0 connectors were some kind of a sick joke. They're huge compared to Thunderbolt, and the side that goes to the device often has a bulky and ugly extension part, I know it's for compatibility reasons, but come on, can't it be a bit more aesthetically presentable? Also, the cables for USB 3.0 suck too, they're thick and so inflexible. Just looking at this stuff makes me feel like I'm in the mid-90es or something.
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"Users will no longer need to be concerned with plug orientation/cable direction, making it easier to plug in." ...That's a goddamn life changer right there: 50% of the time I try to plug in a USB cord, I fail every time.