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USB type A, type B and type C: What they are, how they work and what they differ

USB Type C or type C, USB type A and type B are the names of the connectors we use for smartphones, tablets, PCs, speakers and much more. In What they differ and why there are so many different types of USB.

USB (Universal Serial Bus) is an interface with which you can connect different types of devices and peripherals to your PC such as: cameras, mice, smartphones, tablets, keyboards, external HD and more. In addition to the Plug & Play connection, literally connect and use, USB cables also provide power to the device; In the case of smartphones these are recharged when connected to the PC. USB Type A, type B and type C The smartphones have micro ports, of different types, with which the devices are recharged via PC, precisely, or with the direct connection to the electric current through a transformer. Over the years USB standards have changed from USB type A to type B, today, to USB type C. Those of type A and B have a micro version and those of type B also a mini version. The design of the USB is designed to allow a simple insertion and removal with a specific direction for insertion, excluding those of type C which, instead, can be inserted in any direction. USB type A Also known as USB Standard-A, the USB type A is the original design for the USB standard with a flat and rectangular shape. In a typical USB cable, the Type a connector, aka the A-male connector, is the end that goes into a host, such as a computer. And on a host, the USB port (or socket) where the A-male type is to be inserted, is the A-female port (valid for all types of USB). USB Type A is characterized by several versions including USB 1.1, USB 2.0, USB 3.0. A connector is always compatible with the different versions for example, an external USB 3.0 hard drive also works with a USB 2.0 port, and vice versa. USB type B Since peripheral devices vary greatly in shape and size, the type B connector and its port have many different designs. So far there are five designs for plugs and USB connectors of type B. The original standard (Standard-B): It is designed for USB 1.1 and is also used for USB 2.0. Especially for connecting large peripheral devices, such as printers or scanners to a computer.Mini-USB: Significantly smaller, mini-USB type B ports are found in older portable devices, such as digital cameras, smartphones and older portable drives. This design is becoming obsolete.Micro-USB: Slightly smaller than mini-USB, the micro-USB port type B is currently the most important USB design for smartphones and tablets.Micro-USB 3.0: This is the most used design for USB 3.0 that are on portable devices. Most of the time, type A has one end of the cable is blue.Standard-B USB 3.0: This design is very similar to the standard-B, however, it is designed to handle the speed of USB 3.0. Most of the time, both ends of the cable are blue.Maximum power Max speed inversion of power cable configuration availabilityUSB 1.1 12Mbps 2.5 V, 500ma device Host type-A and type B 1998USB 2.0 480Mbps 2.5 V, 1.8 a device Host type-A and type B 2000USB 3.0 5Gbps 5v, 1.8 a device Host type-A and type B 2008USB 3.1 10Gbps 20v, 5a bidirectional Type-C both ends, reversible plug 2015USB Type-C (or USB-C) Physically, the port and connector type C have about the same size as that of the Micro USB type B. This means that it is small enough to work even for multiple peripherals. With the Type-C, both ends of the cable are equal, allowing the plug to be reversible. There is no danger of wronging the direction of insertion. Available from 2015, USB Type-C supports USB 3.1 with a maximum speed of 10 Gbps and has a very high power, up to 20v (100w) and 5a. Considering that most of the 15-inch laptops require 60w of power, this means that in the future laptops could be equipped with power supplies as today happens with tablets and smartphones, via the small (compared to the power supplies) USB port. Actually the latest 12-inch MacBook is the first notebook that incorporates a USB type-C as a power port. The USB Type-C also allows bi-directional power, so apart from charging the device, a device may also load a host device. All this means that you can do without a series of proprietary power adapters and USB cables.

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Thunderbolt 3 on the new MacBook Pro, only 2 out of 4 ports offer maximum performance

Recently, Apple has made many of the features of Thunderbolt 3 ports used on new MacBook pros, publishing a support document that is full of details and specifications.

First we talk about maximum performance, thus discovering that while in the 13-inch model without a Touch Bar there is no difference between the two Thunderbolt 3, in the 13-and 15-inch models with Touch Bar, only the two to the left of the display are able to provide the best performance, while the two on the right offer a reduced PCI Express bandwidth.

We discover other functional curiosities thanks to the documentation, such as charging the MacBook Pro battery, which can only be supplied by a power supply. The ability to connect a larger number is not excluded, but only the one with the most power will be used. Always on power supplies, Apple does not recommend using models from more than 100w, for the potential risk of damaging the device.

Each Thunderbolt 3 Port can accept the chain connection of up to 6 devices, while it can power two up to 15w, and two up to 7, 5w in the Touch Bar versions. The 13-inch model without Touch Bar can provide 15w in the first door, and 7, 5w in the second.

Finally, we also report a detail on the USB Type-C, which do not differentiate by offering in all cases the same performance in data transfer, characterized by USB 3.1 specifications of second generation capable of reaching up to 10 Gb/s. This and more in the official document published by Apple, can also clarify which adapters are necessary according to our type of use and the existing accessories.

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iphone 8 with USB Type C abandons the Lightning port?

A new voice on the iphone 8 brings back an information that really leaves us perplexed. Apple would be considering abandoning the proprietary lightning port to switch to the most used and traditional USB type C. A particular move that could lead to benefits especially to users after years of accessories and adaptors. For Apple it would not be the first approach to this new type of connector. The recent MacBook Pro for example already has it. Obviously here the speech could be different, since you find yourself in front of a laptop and versatility is fundamental. Anyway what would push Apple to make the big jump is the similarity of this type of connector with the latest lightning ports.

The rest of the information leaked on iphone 8 are the same that have been circulating for months now. It is back to talk about the new type of curved AMOLED display on both sides. They were again nominated also iphone 7s and iphone 7s Plus, equipped with traditional LCD screen. There is further confirmation, then, of the absence of the home button, which will be replaced by a special function area with different touch commands. And you, what do you think? The iphone 8 switch from Lightning port to USB Type C connection would it really be a breakthrough?

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Apple could launch the MacBook Air with the USB type-C port

In addition to rumors on the iphone 7 (or 6se), on the web now begin to bounce off interesting indiscretions – which are added to those already circulated during the spring – for all those who are passionate about laptops produced by the company of Cupertino. Apple, in fact, would be working on an update of its MacBook Air, varied a new version with USB port type-C, Last month, to relaunch speculation about this probable new notebook was the Japanese blog – Mac Otakata: So, the forecasts indicated for the end of June 2016 the launch of some MacBook Air equipped with the USB type-C ports, built according to the standard Thunderbolt 3. The rumors were not confirmed, since the notebooks did not arrive in the expected period, nor were they seen at WWDC.

Digitimes, however, now emphasizes that the project has not been ditched altogether, but it was simply postponed: The new MacBook Air with USB Type-C port should arrive during the month of October, equipped among other things with the new Mac OS Sierra. The noises do not offer clarification from the point of view of the technical equipment, which should not be too different from that of the new 12 ″ MacBook.

While some analysts believe that MacBook and MacBook Air can give rise to a single range, on the other hand, Digitimes emphasizes that Apple is next to present some MacBook Pro (with screens between 13 and 15 inches), characterized by a very thin design and, probably, equipped with an OLED bar, the latter dedicated to the ancillary functions.

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USB Type-C: What is it, how does it work? We discover everything

USB Type-C What's the use?

The USB Type-C standard is intended to make its way into the technology market, it responds to the new needs of a sector where the number of devices capable of interconnecting with each other is constantly increasing, guaranteeing multiple features, including data transmission and recharge, between desktop, mobile and the world of accessories connected to them. The standard used for this technology has been approved by the USB 3.0 promoter Group and has been made public in order to allow manufacturers to use the same specifications on all devices, so as to ensure a secure integration between them via USB Type-C. The technology also has the advantage of being reversible, so the cable can be connected in any position, without the user having to look for the right connection and insertion of the same, and also it is backward compatible, that is, it allows compatibility with the previous Standards USB 3.0 and 2.0, while for older standards the connection needs a specific adapter.

It follows that thanks to the use of only one port we can have the connection of other USB devices, VGA, HDMI and DisplayPort, not to use the same cable for powering the device, thanks to its USB power delivery 2.0 and the two new 12 and 20 volt profiles for a maximum power of 100 watts, we can go to reload computers , monitors, printers, and external devices, including smartphones and tablets, can be recharged by these devices. Surely USB Type-C will become more and more widespread and industry giants like Apple and Google give the decisive impetus to the adoption at the general level of this standard that simplifies the life of users to sockets with various ports and connection standards.

We hope that our guide on what the USB type-C has been useful, spreading computer knowledge and technology is generally one of our beliefs, if you have now discovered what the PC connector is for and you need a cable you know that you can find a wide choice at a few euros on Amazon.