Is USB Type ‘C’ The Future? Why Is It So Important? USB Type ‘C’ Explained!

     Each and every new device, weather a Phone, a Laptop, A Power Bank, A Speaker, even a Dumb Phone (I’m Kidding. No, Dumb Phone has USB-C). But, all new devices by major manufacturers feature a USB- Type C, but the question arises “Is it really that important?” The short answer is “Yes”. The long answer is this entire article. USB-Type C was first brought into limelight by Apple in its MacBook, which had only one USB-C. Which was fine since it performed all tasks such as charging the device as well as data transfer, But it wasn’t until later when Apple realized that one port was not enough as user would have to live a dongle life to not give up on battery as well as data transfer. But, that was the initiation of beginning of the USB-C era. The next MacBook that was made by Apple had a couple of more USB-C. Which made the USB-C revolution a lot faster. And Smartphones already feature USB-C as it is the next and latest generation of Universal Serial Bus. But, why is it growing faster than any previous generation?

      USB-C is the center of focus in the industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power. The USB-C connector was developed by the USB Implementers Forum, the group of companies that has developed, certified, and shepherded the USB standard. USB Type-C, is a 24-pin USB connector system, which is distinguished by its two-fold rotational-symmetrical connector. To connect an older device to a host with a USB-C receptacle requires a cable or adapter with a USB-A or USB-B plug or receptacle on one end and a USB-C plug on the other end. Legacy adapters with a USB-C receptacle are "not defined or allowed" by the specification because they can create "many invalid and potentially unsafe" cable combinations. The USB-C connectors connect to both hosts and devices, replacing various USB-B and USB-A connectors and cables with a standard meant to be future-proof. Now that was all the technical mumbo-jumbo, which is to be understood to know the feature of USB-C over Micro-USB and Mini-USB. As we all know that Smartphones, Laptops, Notebooks and Tablets are getting thinner and thinner with improvement in technology. Thus, It is not viable to put a full sized USB-A on these slim and slick devices, because that would lead to the dongle life or giving up with portability. USB-C is definitely an upgrade for Micro-USB, so it has higher data transfer speeds as well as support for higher current transfer, which helps Fast Charging, Turbo Charge and Boost Charge.

       USB-C also need cables which can bear high current, thus all USB-C cables must be able to carry a minimum of 3 A current but can also carry high-power 5 A current. All USB-C to USB-C cables must contain e-marker chips programmed to identify the cable and its current capabilities. USB Charging ports should also be clearly marked with capable power wattage. And while browsing the internet you have surely seen a USB joke. First try- no sale, Second try- Other side, Third try-No it fits and fourth try for self-satisfaction. Yeah, we have all been there once in a while. With USB-C side of the cable is not going to bother you anymore as it is reversible. What does that mean for you, Put it either ways or it still works. Talking about the future, surely USB-C or 3.0 is the future as it is the next generation USB.

      That was all that makes USB-C a better choice than Micro and Mini. USB-C has better data transfer speeds and can bare higher current which helps with Quick-charge, Turbo Charge and Boost Charge. Plus the old USB meme takes its retirement happily with USB-C taking over by being reversible. And of course USB-C supports all software such as Windows, Android, Mac, and others, Provided that they also feature required Hardware. That was our take on USB-C being the future as it is the successor of the much-like Micro-USB. To keep up with tech and understand more tech in an interesting and pleasing way, Subscribe to Rohan Wayangankar’s Blog.

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