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USB Reversable Cable Images Emerge

Posted by Soulskill on from the saving-you-3-annoying-seconds-a-couple-times-a-day dept.

Lucas123 writes: "A presentation released today by Intel revealed images of the USB 3.1 Type-C cable and connectors, which is symmetrical and will no longer require a user to correctly orient the plug. Initially, the USB 3.1 Type-C specification will support up to 10Gbps data transfer speeds. The Type-C connectors resemble those of Apple's Thunderbolt cabling in that they are much smaller than today's USB SuperSpeed connectors. The receptacle opening is 8.3mm x 2.5mm.The first iteration will have a 5 volt power transfer rate, but it is expected to deliver up to 100 watts for higher power applications in the future."

4 of 208 comments (clear)

  1. Re:Reversible by NeverVotedBush · · Score: 4, Insightful

    I loved "The first iteration will have a 5 volt power transfer rate".

    Classic.

  2. Re:Voltage != Power by SuricouRaven · · Score: 4, Insightful

    I believe that's how it works - as 100W at 5V would be 20A, which would cause some problems with cables melting. Start at 5V, and a means for devices to negotiate higher voltages if the host is capable of supplying. Not all hosts will be able to - good luck getting 100W out of a tablet.

  3. Re:Hey you, early USB plug apologist by sunderland56 · · Score: 4, Insightful

    A D-shaped connector - instead of a square one - would not have cost any more, and would have eliminated a LOT of frustration over the past 18 years.

  4. Re:Hey you, early USB plug apologist by RyuuzakiTetsuya · · Score: 4, Insightful

    still doesn't keep me from swearing a lot when trying to plug in an HDMI cable.

    Plug makers should have to test how easy it is to plug something in with out being able to see it. Like trying to snake your arm behind a TV or large desk.

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