USB-C isn’t universal. The tiny symbols tell the truth—if you know them.
Intel has announced that the Thunderbolt and USB SuperSpeed specifications will soon double data transfer speeds, opening up peripheral pipes to greater throughput. But what Intel hasn’t hyped much is ...
As mentioned in a recent post, one of the motivations for my acquisition of a Google Chrome OS-based Pixelbook is that it’ll enable me to do a hands-on evaluation of its latest-generation external ...
If you've ever looked closely at the USB ports on your laptop or desktop PC, you may have noticed that some are labeled with a small symbol. It looks like the letters SS, with a three-pronged icon ...
The modern world runs on USB, also known as Universal Serial Bus. Whether it's the old-school USB-A ports built into hotel lamps or high-powered Thunderbolt powering entire workstations, USB is still ...
Two ICs from Microchip, the USB705X SmartHub and UPD301A standalone controller, ease the implementation of USB Type-C power delivery (PD) for a range of applications. These devices provide flexible ...
Simpler branding is here, but there’s no guarantee manufacturers will actually use it Simpler branding is here, but there’s no guarantee manufacturers will actually use it is a reporter with five ...
This file type includes high-resolution graphics and schematics when applicable. Since its early days, USB has been positioned as an external bus standard for fast data communications. When observing ...
When talking about USB-C, it’s important to start at the beginning. What do the words “USB-C” entail? Unsurprisingly, the answer is complicated. “USB Type-C” refers only to the physical connector and ...