Development of the next generation of USB has begun. Although it will break compatibility with current connectors, there are some good reasons for this. The new connector, called "Type C", is being designed to be reversible, easier to use and to allow thinner devices to be connected. The new USB Type C connector is based on the existing USB 3.1 specification and is expected to be ready before the end of 2014.
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Overview of charging via USB Type C
While there are no images showing the new USB Type-C connector, we do know that it is the size of a micro USB connector and is reversible. According to a new press release from the USB 3.0 Promoter Group, the key features of the new USB Type-C connector are:
Although the new USB Type-C port removes backwards compatibility with previous ports, the need for a new port is long overdue. In fact, it's been 17 years since the first USB port came out. The change in course won't happen overnight, it will take time, and the USB team will also need to bring in specifications to create adapters for all devices that work with a standard USB port today to allow for a smoother transition.
The news follows the latest update to the USB specification, version 3.1, which doubles throughput from 5 Gbit/s to 10 Gbit/s, increases power output and maintains backwards compatibility with USB 2.0.
