USB-C

USB-C
	Pins of the USB-C connector
Type	Digital audio / video / data connector / power
Production history
Designer	USB Implementers Forum
Designed	11 August 2014 (published)
Specifications
Pins	24

USB-C (USB Type-C) is a 24-pin USB connector. This type of USB connector is commonly found on smartphones and computers. The USB-C specifications were first published and finalized in August of 2014, roughly the same time as USB 3.1 specifications. It is both smaller and faster than USB-A.

Today, the connectors are used for two basic purposes:

Transmitting data
Transmitting electrical energy, that can be used to posez or charge a device.

The USB-C 3.1 has the potential to have higher data transfer speeds. It can also deliver 100 watts of power over a single cable (this is done by upping the voltage to 20 volts).

References

↑ Universal Serial Bus Type-C Cable and Connector Specification Revision 1.3 (14 July 2017), Revision History, page 14.
↑ Hruska, Joel (13 March 2015). "USB-C vs. USB 3.1: What's the difference?". ExtremeTech. Retrieved 9 April 2015.
1 2 "USB-A vs. USB-C: What's the difference?". Digital Trends. 2021-05-18. Retrieved 2023-07-22.

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[1] Universal Serial Bus Type-C Cable and Connector Specification Revision 1.3 (14 July 2017), Revision History, page 14.

[extremetech-2] Hruska, Joel (13 March 2015). "USB-C vs. USB 3.1: What's the difference?". ExtremeTech. Retrieved 9 April 2015.

[:0-3] 1 2 "USB-A vs. USB-C: What's the difference?". Digital Trends. 2021-05-18. Retrieved 2023-07-22.