Apple announced on September 12, 2023, that it planned to Features USB-C connector Available on all four new iPhone 15 models, helping USB-C become the connector of choice in the electronics industry nine years after its launch.This move makes Apple Comply with EU law Consumer devices require a single connector type.
USB-C It is a small multi-functional connector suitable for mobile and portable devices such as laptops, tablets and smartphones. It transmits data at high speeds, transmits video signals and provides power to charge device batteries. USB stands for Universal Serial Bus. C refers to the third type after Type A and Type B.
this USB Implementers Forum, an alliance of more than 1,000 companies that promote and support USB technology, developed the USB-C connector to replace older USB connectors as well as other types of ports such as HDMI, DisplayPort and VGA. The purpose is to create a single universal connector for a variety of devices.
Key features and benefits of USB-C include a reversible connector that can be inserted in either direction. It also allows some cables to have the same connector on both ends for connecting between devices and connecting devices to chargers, unlike most earlier USB and Lightning cables.
Widespread adoption of USB-C in the electronics industry could lead to a common standard, reducing the need for multiple types of cables and adapters. Additionally, its slim and compact form factor enables manufacturers to create thinner, lighter devices.
USB-C refers to the physical connector. Connectors use various data transfer protocols (sets of rules for formatting and processing data), such as USB and Thunderbolt protocols. USB-C supports both USB and Thunderbolt, making it suitable for connecting laptops, smartphones, tablets, monitors, docking stations, and many other devices.
this Latest USB protocol, version 4, providing data transfer rates of up to 40 GB per second, depending on the cable’s rating.this Latest ThunderVersion 4 also supports up to 40GB per second data transfer and 100W charging.this The newly released Thunderbolt 5 Transfer speeds of up to 80 and 120 Gb/s and power transfer of 140 to 240 watts will be supported via the USB-C connector.
Why USB-C matters
Due to the fragmented nature of technological development, computer users a decade ago were struggling with too many connectors: USB for data; power cords for charging; HDMI, DisplayPort, or VGA for video; and Ethernet for the Internet. This requires an industry-wide effort to converge on a common connector.
Since its introduction in 2014, USB-C has gained widespread popularity and has become the connector of choice for most non-Apple devices. Apple converted the iPad Pro to USB-C in 2018 and has now done the same with the iPhone, Apple’s best-selling device. Some market forecasts indicate that sales of USB-C connectors will approach 4 billion units by 2025, Will reach 19 billion by 2033.
Thanks to USB-C’s widespread adoption in the industry, consumers will soon no longer have to ask “Is this the right connector?” when they reach for a cable to charge or sync portable devices.If you’re an iPhone user and find yourself with the new model, you can Recycle Lightning Cables You No Longer Need Take them to an Apple store, for example.
Shrias Sen
Shreyas Sen is Elmore Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Purdue University
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