USB 3.1, released in July 2013, had two variants: USB 3.1 Gen 1, which was the same as USB 3.0 SuperSpeed, at 5Gbps; and USB 3.1 Gen 2 dubbed SuperSpeed+ at 10Gbps (1,250MBps = 10,000Mbps).

It includes four USB Gen 2 Type A ports capable of 10Gbps, two USB-C connections that can push 40Gbps, and a 2.5Gbps networking port. There are also more mundane amenities like an SD card slot, a ...

A USB Microscope may sound like little more than a novelty toy, but it can actually be an incredibly useful tool for ...

First released in 2014, USB Type C is a new form of data transfer cable. It can be used for charging and transferring data. USB Type C can handle more power – this is why it is used on laptops, as ...

USB Type-C is the most flexible connection for notebooks and smartphones. The most important of its many capabilities is as a charging socket for battery-powered devices. USB-C should finally make ...

USB ports and connectors come in a variety of shapes and sizes. While you may be familiar with common types like USB Type-A and USB Type-C, there is also USB Type-B.It was introduced back in 1996 ...

20Gbps USB (USB 3.2×2) This protocol offers fast 20Gbps transfers, but it’s the odd duck of the bunch. It will work on normal USB ports at reduced 10Gbps/5Gbps speed, but a dedicated and not ...

USB 2.0 also introduced new mini and micro connector types. USB 3.0 (2008): Another significant speed increase, going from 480 Mbps to 5 Gbps (around 625 MB/s) thanks to new USB SuperSpeed technology.

USB Power Delivery is much more powerful, supporting up to 240W of power to charge up even the most demanding gadgets such as laptops. It’s also safer, as gadgets and chargers communicate with ...

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USB Type-C is the most flexible connection for notebooks and smartphones. The most important of its many capabilities is as a charging socket for battery-powered devices. USB-C should finally make ...

USB Power Delivery is much more powerful, supporting up to 240W of power to charge up even the most demanding gadgets such as laptops. It’s also safer, as gadgets and chargers communicate with ...