USB Type-C is a USB interface form factor standard that is smaller than both Type-A and Type-B, and can be applied to both PC (master device) and external devices (slave devices, such as mobile phones). USB Type-C has 4 pairs of TX RX breakouts, 2 pairs of USB+D-, a pair of SBUs, 2 CCs, and an additional 4 VBus and 4 ground cables.
On October 4, 2022 local time, the European Parliament overwhelmingly passed a bill. The bill stipulates that from the end of 2024, all new portable smart devices must use the USB Type-C charging port;From 2026 onwards, USB Type-C will also become the standard interface for laptop chargers. On October 25, 2022, Apple confirmed that it will comply with EU requirements and use USB-C charging ports for all smartphones from 2024.
1. Definition of Type-C interface.
Type-C, the full name of USB Type-C, is a USB interface form factor standard, launched by the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF). It is a completely new connector standard designed to replace the traditional USB Micro-B and USB-A interfaces. The Type-C interface has the characteristics of smaller size, faster transmission speed and higher charging efficiency, which is favored by many manufacturers and consumers.
2. Characteristics of Type-C interface.
Smaller size: The Type-C port is smaller than traditional USB Micro-B and USB-A ports, which allows it to accommodate a wider variety of devices, while also making it easy for users to plug and unplug while in use.
2.Faster transfer speed: The Type-C interface uses the latest USB 31 standard, supports up to 10Gbps data transfer speed, compared to traditional USB 2The 0 interface has been greatly improved.
3.Higher charging efficiency: The Type-C interface supports bidirectional power supply, which can both charge and draw power from the device. In addition, it supports a maximum power output of 100W, which can provide fast charging for high-power devices such as laptops.
4.Reversible plugging and unplugging: The Type-C interface adopts a symmetrical design, which can be inserted regardless of positive and negative, which greatly reduces the error rate during plugging and unplugging and improves the convenience of use.
5.*Output function: The Type-C interface supports HDMI, DisplayPort and other ** output protocols, which can easily connect the device to monitors, TVs and other display devices.
6.Multi-protocol support: The Type-C interface supports a variety of data transmission protocols, such as USB PD, THUNDERBOLT, UHS-I, etc., which can meet the needs of different devices.
3. Application of Type-C interface.
Due to the many advantages of the Type-C interface, more and more devices are adopting this new type of interface. At present, there are many mobile phones, tablets, laptops, monitors, chargers and other devices on the market that have adopted the Type-C interface. In addition, some traditional USB devices, such as mice, keyboards, USB flash drives, etc., have also begun to launch Type-C versions to meet the needs of users.