Upcoming USB 3.2 Specification Will Double Data Rates Using Existing Cables (macrumors.com)

A new USB specification has been introduced today by the USB 3.0 Promoter Group, which is comprised of Apple, HP, Intel, Microsoft, and other companies. The new USB 3.2 specification will replace the existing 3.1 specification and will double data rates to 20Gbps using new wires available if your device embraces the newest USB hardware. Mac Rumors reports: An incremental update, USB 3.2 is designed to define multi-lane operation for USB 3.2 hosts and devices. USB Type-C cables already support multi-lane operation, and with USB 3.2, hosts and devices can be created as multi-lane solutions, allowing for either two lanes of 5Gb/s or two lanes of 10Gb/s operation. With support for two lanes of 10Gb/s transfer speeds, performance is essentially doubled over existing USB-C cables. As an example, the USB Promoter Group says a USB 3.2 host connected to a USB 3.2 storage device will be capable of 2GB/sec data transfer performance over a USB-C cable certified for USB SuperSpeed 10Gb/s USB 3.1, while also remaining backwards compatible with earlier USB devices. Along with two-lane operation, USB 3.2 continues to use SuperSpeed USB layer data rates and encoding techniques and will introduce a minor update to hub specifications for seamless transitions between single and two-lane operation.

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Re:Drop the Serial

[iggymanz]

next they'll add daisy chaining though it might need a terminator at the end and little DIP switches to set each device to a unique ID. It could be called something like Simultaneous Chained Serial Interfaces

That's easy enough to do

[DrXym]

Just stop transmitting the 0s. The data rate is instantly doubled.

Re: That's easy enough to do

[qbast]

And when we stop sending 0s, then we know exactly what will be sent - only 1s, so stop sending them as well. Instant infinite bandwidth and no cable is required!

Re:That's easy enough to do

[MysteriousPreacher]

It depends. If the cable is angled downwards then the 1s, being heavier, fall more quickly than 0s. If the cable is angled upwards then the 0s are lighter and move more quickly.

So whether you encode your data in to 0s or 1s will depend on how the cable is angled.

I think we're wasted here. We could be working for these guys: http://www.audioquest.com/ethe...

To quote their 'tech blurb' for what is an 8m Ethernet cable, ordinarily retailing for less than $10, being sold for $1,158.75:

DIRECTIONALITY: All audio cables are directional. The correct direction is determined by listening to every batch of metal conductors used in every AudioQuest audio cable. Arrows are clearly marked on the connectors to ensure superior sound quality. For best results have the arrow pointing in the direction of the flow of music. For example, NAS to Router, Router to Network Player.

Re:Drop the Serial

[Anonymous Coward]

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Re:Drop the Serial

[KiloByte]

If sacrificial goats become a requirement for proper operation, I'm going to pivot to a career in landscaping.

It might be a complex science, but it is a science. Once you figure the correct type of dagger (both blade and handle), the number and color of required candles, you should be set.