New USB 3.1 connector, type C

Vitaliy_Kiselev

https://intel.activeevents.com/sz14/connect/fileDownload/session/3446B9E71F4FD3D70D8FB478DA239801/SZ14_HSTS002_100_ENGf.pdf

Vitaliy_Kiselev

It seems like they finalized it http://www.usb.org/press/USB_Type-C_Specification_Announcement_Final.pdf

Adds more fun as with time you won't have idea with that USB connector your new tablet or phone comes.

Vitaliy_Kiselev

They now want to add DisplayPort support to this connector.

Vitaliy_Kiselev

Big, big issue with cables confusion (and device capabilities also)

http://blog.fosketts.net/2016/10/29/total-nightmare-usb-c-thunderbolt-3/

matt_gh2

Yes, it's true. When you see the word "USB" you think you can plug all your USB cables into it. But you have to go to Dongle City...price of admission is probably $10-20 minimum per Dongle. Should be law...must keep at least 2 USB-3 ports per computer for another 3 years.

Vitaliy_Kiselev

Good long video about this mess

Vitaliy_Kiselev

Factory tour

Vitaliy_Kiselev

Note that it will be more cable nightmare soon, as USB 4.0 new USB-C connectors will have options for wiring and such. And may require new active chips also.

After this it seems like we will see full stop of progress, as Thunderbolt 3 is already extremely restricted and it is no progress in sight, as USB-C connector just have too few pairs, and most probably we will see new wide USB-C within 1-2 years.

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