Multifunctional USB. USB Types: Guide for various standards. Design. Convenient connection

Surely, many owners of smartphones and tablets faced such a problem. From long use, at the very USB connector Your charging cable started to deteriorate. He started to peel insulation. I had such problems with iPad, iPhone 5 and even with flagship Samsung Galaxy S6.

Of course, you can try to fix such a USB charging cable by twisting all the tape. But, as practice shows, the tape over time loses its properties, begins to crawl off the damaged places leaving frozen on the sight and sticky to the touch of the pellets.
In the meantime, such a USB charging cable loses its cruelty, and conductors begin to break off. Problems begin. First, there are failures when connecting your smartphone or tablet to a computer through this DATA cable. Then, if the wire is badly damaged, the smartphone is already normally charged.

Output remains only one.
Buy a universal charging cable! Let even the original, most importantly, so that it provides a normal smartphone charge and a good connection with the computer.
After the acquisition of Galaxy 8, I did not wait for his original Cable for charging the USB Type-C will also begin to climb ugly, and decided immediately after buying a smartphone to take a good universal cable for it.

During traveling on computer stores, it accidentally raced on the products of the company CableXpert.. The seller is hotly convinced me that this company produces, very high-quality cables. Especially since the prices of them were quite high. From the very beginning, I certainly did not believe and decided to look at the information on the Internet about the company CableXpert..

Answers yandexI was pleased. Company CableXpert.lasts a wide range of all sorts of computer video and DATA cables, adapters and converters. All products are very high quality and durable. Full list can be found directly on the company's website. [link] . Moreover, CableXpert. He is a subsidiary, once famous, Gembird Europe Corporation. Gembird produced computer products in the last century, from the end of the 90s, and the products were quite high-quality. Now she reorganized and besides CableXpert, it includes more famous brands as A4Tech. and Energenie. In general, I no longer fluctuated and acquired the universal USB Type-C cable from CableXpert..

A little embarrassed packaging - slightly shaped during transportation to the store, cellophane package with a sealing belt from above. But the seller explained to me that in corporate boxes CableXpert. Only converters and all kinds of adapters are supplied, and cables go only in packages.

In other words, what was on the package, I had enough with my head. First, the manufacturer gives a lifelong warranty on its product. Immediately indicated cable length -1.8 m.

As for me, this length is optimal. It will easily be enough so that the charger could be plugged into the floor network extension, and the smartphone itself is conveniently located on the table.

Also, on the reverse side, very briefly, but the main characteristics of this universal cable were very informative.

SuperSpeed: data transfer rate up to 600 megabytes / sec.
Suitable for both data synchronization and battery charging (current up to 3 A / 36W).

About such characteristics - just dream.

Cable itself, pretty, hard. In thickness, he is rather reminiscent of a twisted pair with a screen, 6E category. Its diameter is greater than 4 mm. CCPUSB3-AMCM6 The thicker of the original USB DATA cable from Samsung, which comes with Galaxy. And on a lot of thicker of the Nonayimovsky replica from the expanses of the subway, bought on Aliexpress.

The reason for such a large diameter, again, is indicated on the packing package.

As can be seen from the figure, USB3.0 Am to TYP-C (CCPUSB3-AMCM6) is equipped with additional insulation and each conductor in it is still protected by an aluminum screen from the wires adjacent to it. I suspect that that is why the USB3.0 Am to TYP-C model supports such a high data transfer rate.

Also, this universal cable without problems provides, quick charging on Samsung Galaxy, which cannot but rejoice, owners of modern Samsung smartphones.

From shortcomings, CCPUSB3-AMCM6 CableXpert., I can only note one. Cable is not cheap. He cost almost 500 rubles.

Actually new standard USB 3.1 and the Type-C connector must be disgraceing and clean up. All about everything is a single cable: for data transfer, audio, video signal and power supply. Symmetrical Type-C connector - real happiness for users confused in wires mobile devices. And the USB 3.1 standard allows, for example, playing video from the tablet on the TV at the time while the mobile device is charging.

Already, only the transition to new specifications is preparing to manufacturers additional difficulties, because of which the sellers and buyers immediately come to despondency. Believe the company in the absence of interest is impossible: after entering the market MacBook Pro. (2015) Many manufacturers presented products with support for the new USB 3.1 standard with the Type-C connector, including devices such as motherboards, monitors, external drives and smartphones. Thus, the USB Type-C connector is equipped with LG G6, and another HTC 10 and Samsung Galaxy S8, which connects to the docking station through a universal connector, turning into a full-fledged personal Computer. But the new form does not always mean new features: so, Type-C in the Huawei version does not support USB 3.1, and for fast charging Generally uses its own technology.

Old devices - interference for new standards

Difostern connectors
Many USB devices, as before, are manufactured with one of the old connectors. Type-C must replace them all

Technical breakthroughs always take a lot of time if there is a large fund of old technology. Keyboards, mice, external discs, webcams, digital cameras, USB flash drives - millions of these devices still require support for old versions of USB. The problem could be temporarily solved using universal adapters, but still completely new devices with old USB ports are still produced.

And since the usual USB cable is not so easy to distinguish the host from the client device, it is still required to this day. of different types connectors. Therefore, external hard drives are often produced with mini-A connectors, and printers - with typical quadrangular Type-B connectors. Sooner or later, USB Type-C should replace not only these connectors - using the cable it would be possible, for example, to connect the peripheral devices to the PC without any problems. Moreover, Type-C can be sent to displayport, HDMI and even TRS sockets.

Do not confuse: Type-C is not USB 3.1

"Speaking" logos
Logos should reflect which functions provides a USB connector. Unfortunately, they are used not all manufacturers

Since the USB consortium simultaneously with the Type-C connector approved two other specifications, some confusion often arises in concepts. First, we have a new Type-C connector with a mirror arrangement of 2 × 12 contacts, so that the port is insensitive to the fixation of the plug - which means that the problem is "how to stick uSB plug Type-a from the first time "can be completely forgotten soon.
Secondly, together with the new connector, a new USB 3.1 standard was introduced, which boosts the data rate ceiling to 10 Gb / s (gross).

Next, USB Power Delivery (USB-PD) power supply is presented in a new, second revision: it implies acceleration of charging connected devices by increasing the power (20 V, 5 A instead of the same 5 V, 0.9 A). In other words, despite the fact that USB Type-C, USB 3.1 and USB Power Delivery are often identified, they are not equivalent terms or synonyms. So, there is, for example, the USB 2.0 interface in Type-C format or uSB port 3.1 Without fast charging Power Delivery.

But that's not all. It is impossible to completely remove the blame for the mess with a consortium, since it left the use of the usual nomenclature: with the advent of USB 3.1, it stopped the existence of USB 3.0 in the sense that this former version is now classified as USB 3.1 Gen 1, and the innovative technology is called USB 3.1 Gen 2. But many cables and uSB devices Sold under the name USB 3.1 - without instructions, what kind of generation is meant.

The USB consortium, however, has developed a logo system to designate USB Type-C connectors so that you can distinguish, for example, the Type-C plug with USB 3.1 GEN 1 support from the plug with USB 3.1 Gen 2 support or an old USB 2.0, but first Logos need to carefully examine. Often you have to look into the manual to understand which version is used - if, of course, detailed documentation is available. It is not surprising that many manufacturers continue to use the former name USB 3.0.

USB versions
With USB 3.1 Gen 2, the data transfer rate increases twice and the current power increases for quick charging.

To all this variety should add thunderbolt interface 3, developed primarily by Intel and Apple. Thunderbolt from the third version also uses the Type-C connector, but not quite compatible with USB 3.1. With the use of ThunderBolt 3 cables, the bandwidth reaches 40 Gbps (gross) - four times more than that of USB 3.1. This not only provides a very high data transfer rate, but also allows you to transmit multiple video streams with 4K content over DisplayPort and even use external video cards. Complex technologies require the use of active electronics in cables. USB devices can be connected to the port of Thunderbolt 3, but in no case vice versa.

Difficult selection of cables

The confusion does not stop alone standards and versions. If earlier it was possible to limit the choice of one USB cable with the desired types of connectors, with USB 3.1 and Type-C it will not be so easy. Here, as in the case of standards and versions, a huge drawback of information has been formed: not all Type-C cables are able to transmit data, video and serve power. In many cases, for users it is not clear whether the Type-c cable is supported by a fast charging of Power Delivery or an alternative mode for video transmission, because logos and marking are usually simply not.

Premium motherboards
Currently, USB 3.1 Gen 2 supports only individual premium segment motherboards. Among them - ASUS Rampage V 10, equipped with two Type-A ports and two Type-C, it costs about 38,500 rubles.

Often it is impossible to determine whether the USB cable supports 3.1 or only USB 2.0. On the Amazon website, there are very often reviews from upset customers who, after purchase, found that the purchased cable does not support the technology of rapid charging of their smartphones. Even the designation of some manufacturers, for example, Aukey, USB 3.1 GEN 1 cable with the ends of Type-C and Type-A as the "Cable with Type-C on USB 3.0" as the "Cable with Type-C" on USB 3.0, is not helped.

If you decide to get a device with the Type-C connector, you must certainly make sure that the delivery kit has a cable - only in this case, all the requirements will surely be satisfied. Equipment supplier for computer equipment Hama, for example, offers several Type-C cables with detailed featuresBut prices begin from 1000 rubles. It will be even more expensive to buy the Thunderbolt 3 cable - it will be necessary to post about 2,000 rubles. But here all functions are provided. If this price is too high, then the will will have to rose in descriptions of products and customer feedback about them in search of the desired cable.

USB-C: Symmetrical Plug

Data transfer, power and dialogue between devices - Each of the 24 Pins of the TYPE-C plug performs a separate function. It is easy to see that their location is symmetrically.

Displays, laptops and adapters

To transfer the video in one of the alternative modes (DisplayPort or HDMI), that is, for example, from a laptop to the monitor, you should also pay attention to the technical requirements. Currently, there are several monitors with a USB Type-C connector from LG, EIZO, Acer and HP (for example, Envy 27, about 40,000 rubles). To display the video, the DisplayPort standard is almost everywhere, which is really working quite reliably. But if we talk about quick charging, which makes special requirements of the monitor power supply, then here buyers have questions in many cases.

Alternative video
Transfer video to the monitor The USB-C connector, for example, as in LG 27UD88 (about 38,000 rubles), as a rule, ensures reliably, but fast charging Power Delivery does not always give him

However, the power supply from the monitor on the laptop is not always required. A portable 15-inch ASUS MB169C + monitor (about 15,000 rubles) receives the supply voltage from a laptop through a fullly used Type-C connector.
Anyway, currently it happens that the laptop with the USB Type-C connector connects to the monitor via the HDMI or DisplayPort port. In such cases, an adapter that transforms the video signal is required and transmitting it to the monitor using the desired standard. Such accessories can be bought from about 1000 rubles. Compared to other cables, the adapters are quite simple to choose, because their task is only in the transformation of the video signal without taking into account other USB 3.1 features.

For those who are interested in a laptop or tablet with the Type-C connector, the choice is currently limited, but it is remarkable. In addition to MacBook (12 inches) there are Acer hybrids Aspire SWITCH 10 V (about 25,000 rubles) and ASUS T100HA (about 18,000 rubles). And the young Chrombus of Google Pixel is equipped with a whole two ports of Type-C (though, only USB 3.1 Gen 1 standard), but in Russia he has not yet flowed to official sale.

Old documentation
Although Acer Aspire. Switch 10 V is equipped with only one Type-C port, the manual shows the old types of USB connectors.

Probably, hardly any user dares to translate all its peripheral devices to Type-C, so most laptop owners will need to start uSB adapter 3.1 for data transmission and video signal uSB cable Type-A, HDMI or DisplayPort. Prices for recommended flexible models begin from 2500 rubles, such as, for example, on Icy Box IB-DK4031. CLUB 3D SENSEVISION costs more - about 6500 rubles - but it includes HDMI, DVI, USB 3.0 Type-A, 4 USB 2.0 connector, quick USB charging, as well as microphone and headphone jacks.

Less rich in the present time Choice for desktops: Traditionally, maternal manufacturers are implementing new standards in premium models. The only motherboard with four USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports (two Type-A and Type-C) is ASUS Rampage V 10, which costs about 38,500 rubles. At least, an indication of the fast transmission of 10 Gbps is located in the interface connectors panel. One of the variants of USB 3.1 from the bottom price category of desktops is MSI X99A SLI (LGA 2011-3) with one Type-A port and one Type-C approximately 15,000 rubles.

Universal adapter

The transition to computers with the Type-C connector will require the periphery of the presence of an adapter with various types of ports.

\u003e Club 3D SENSEVision (about 6500 rubles)
Adapter relatively expensive, but equipped with large quantity Ports, among which are HDMI, DVI, microphone sockets and headphones, as well as four USB 2.0 ports and a quick charging connector (USB 3.1 Gen 1)

\u003e Icy Box IB-DK4031 (about 2500 rubles)
Simple version of the adapter with Type-A connector (USB 3.1 Gen 1), HDMI,
And also the Type-C connector with Power Delivery for quick charging external devices.

Advantages of external memory thanks to USB 3.1

Fast memory
USB 3.1 Gen 2 provides many external solid-state drives, for example, freecom MSSD MAXX, a significant velocity jerk

From high data transmission rates via USB 3.1 Gen 2, you benefit, of course, network storage facilities with RAID configuration and external drives, first of all flash memory - solid-state drives and USB flash drives. But for the latter currently the availability of USB 3.1 Gen 2 is reduced to zero. The proposed flash drives SanDisk, Kingston and Corsair, positioned as USB 3.1, transmit data at no more than 5 Gb / s, that is, refer to the first generation. However, for most of the flash drives now it should be enough.

As for the external solid-state drivesThe manufacturers are freecom (MSSD Maxx, about 8,000 rubles) and ADATA (SE730, about 9500 rubles) offer discs with USB 3.1 already second generation. The first practical testing shows that the high-speed interface really provides significantly higher data transfer rates. TerraMaster offers a housing for a D2-310 network storage with two compartments (about 10,000 rubles) with USB 3.1 Gen 2 support, on which high-speed SATA discs in the RAID array should also make a good impression.

USB-C music
An account with a nest for headphones on the smartphone is open: in a short time, the Type-C adapter appears in the standard configuration.

It should be noted separately that the memory manufacturers are best for all other coping with the task of specifying versions and standards and less frequently throw their customers halfway. The rest of the manufacturers should urgently supplement the documentation and properly implement standards.

The transition from one generation of technologies to another has always been a long and often confusing process, but since the time VHS and Betamax, such a task, as now, has not yet been. Someday the configuration of USB 3.1 / Type-C and indeed simplify life - especially to users, well, there are still many difficulties to overcome.

Photo: Chip Studios; Freecom; Stouch; Club 3D; RAIDSONIC; Acer; Lg; ASUS; Sabrina Raschpichler

The first version of the UNIVERSAL Serial Bus (USB) bus was presented in 1995. It was USB that became the most successful interface in the entire history of computing systems. Tens of billions of devices are connected to each other by usb, because the importance of this data channel is difficult to overestimate. Looks like with the advent of the connector USB Type-COur idea of \u200b\u200bthe possibilities and roles of the universal tire can change dramatically. Before talking about the prospects, let's see what the universal connector of the new format offers.

The advantages and disadvantages of the new format interface connector have been discussed for some time. The USB Type-C specification was finally approved at the end of the summer of last year, but the topic of the universal connector caused an active interest after the recent announcement of the laptop, as well as new version equipped with USB Type-C.

Design. Convenient connection

The USB Type-C Connector is a bit larger than the usual USB 2.0 Micro-B, but noticeably compactly dual USB 3.0 Micro-B, not to mention the classic USB Type-a.

The dimensions of the connector (8.34 × 2.56 mm) allow without special difficulties to use it for devices of any class, including smartphones / tablets with a minimally reasonable thickness of the housing.

Constructively connector has an oval shape. Signal and strength conclusions are placed on a plastic rack in the central part. The contact group USB Type-C includes 24 outputs. It is much more than that of the USB connections of the previous generation. On the needs of USB 1.0 / 2.0, only 4 contacts have highlighted, and USB 3.0 connectors have 9 conclusions.

The first obvious benefit of USB Type-C is a symmetrical connector that allows you to think about which side to connect the plug to the outlet. The eternal problem of devices with USB connectors of any format is now finally solved. In this case, the solution of the problem is achieved not by banal duplication of all contact groups. It uses a certain logic of automatic matching and switching.

Another pleasant moment - identical connectors are located on both sides of the interface cable. Therefore, using USB Type-C, you do not need to choose which side of the conductor to connect the master and slave device.

The outer shell of the connector has no holes or cuts. To fix it in the connector uses internal side latches. The plug must be reliably held in the connector. Lufts, similar to what could be observed from USB 3.0 Micro-B, should not be here.

Many probably concerns the physical reliability of the new connector. According to the stated characteristics, the mechanical resource of the USB Type-C connector is about 10,000 connections. Exactly the same indicator is characteristic of the USB 2.0 Micro-B port.

Separately, we note that USB TYPE-C is not a data transmission interface. This is the type of connector that allows you to tie together various signal and power lines. As you can see, the elegant connector from the engineering point of view, and most importantly - should be convenient to use.

Data transfer rate. 10 GB / C Not for everyone?

One of the advantages of USB Type-C is the ability to use USB 3.1 interface data transmitting the increase in bandwidth up to 10 GB / s. However, USB Type-C and USB 3.1 are not equivalent terms and definitely not synonyms. In USB Type-C format, features both USB 3.1 and USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 can be implemented. Support for one or another specification defines an integrated controller. Of course, with a greater probability, USB Type-C ports will appear on devices that support high data transfer rates, but this is not a dogma.

Recall that even when the possibilities of USB 3.1 are realized, differences in the maximum data transfer rate are possible. For USB 3.1 Gen 1 is 5 GB / s, USB 3.1 Gen 2 - 10 GB / s. By the way, the Apple MacBook and Chromebook Pixel submitted to the USB Type-C ports with a 5 GB / s bandwidth. Well, a visual example of the fact that the new interface connector is very variable, is the Nokia N1 tablet. It is also equipped with a USB Type-C connector, but its capabilities are limited to USB 2.0 with a bandwidth of 480 MB / c.

The designation "USB 3.1 Gen 1" can be called a kind of marketing trick. Nominally similar port has the capabilities identical to those for USB 3.0. Moreover, for this version of "USB 3.1", the same controllers can be used as for the implementation of the previous generation tire. At the initial stage, such a technique will be actively used by manufacturers, releasing new devices with USB Type-C for which the maximum bandwidth is not needed. By offering a device with a new type connector, many will want to present it in the advantageous light, stating not only the new connector, but also support for USB 3.1, even if conditional.

It is important to understand that the nominal USB Type-C port can be used for the maximum possible connection at speeds up to 10 GB / C, but to get such bandwidth, it must provide connected devices. The presence of USB Type-C is not an indicator of real high-speed port. They should be pre-clarified in specific product specifications.

Some restrictions also have cables for connecting devices. When using the USB 3.1 interface, to transmit no loss data at speeds up to 10 GB / c (Gen 2), the cable length with USB Type-C connectors should not exceed 1 meter, to connect at a speed of up to 5 GB / c (Gen 1) - 2 meters.

Transmission of energy. 100 W aggregate

Another important feature that USB Type-C introduces is the ability to transmit energy with a capacity of up to 100 W. This is enough not only for nutrition / charging mobile devices, but also for the smooth operation of laptops, monitors, or, for example, "large" external storage devices 3.5 ".

With the initial development of the USB bus, the energy transmission was a secondary function. USB 1.0 port provided only 0.75 W (0.15 A, 5 V). It is enough to work mouse / keyboard, but no more. For USB 2.0, the nominal strength of the current was increased to 0.5 A, which made it possible to obtain 2.5 W. This is often enough for nutrition, for example, external hard disks Format 2.5 ". For USB 3.0, the current of 0.9 is nominally provided, which, with a constant supply voltage in 5V, it already guarantees the power of 4.5 W. Special reinforced connectors on motherboards or laptops were able to produce up to 1.5 and to accelerate charging connected mobile devices, but it's still 7.5 watts. Against the background of these numbers, the possibility of transmitting 100 W looks something fantastic. However, that the USB Type-C port is filled with the necessary capacities, you need support for the USB Power Delivery 2.0 (USB PD) specification. If there is no, USB Type-C port will be able to give 7.5 W (1.5 A, 5 V) or 15 W (3A, 5 V) or 15 W (3A, 5 V), depending on the configuration.

To streamline the energy capabilities of ports with USB PD, a system of power profiles has been developed providing for possible combinations of voltages and currents. Compliance 1 guarantees the possibility of transmitting 10 W energy, Profile 2 - 18 W, Profile 3 - 36 W, Profile 4 - 60 W, Profile 5 - 100 W. Port corresponding to the profile more high levelSupports all states of previous downwards. 5V, 12V and 20V are selected as reference stresses. The use of 5V is necessary for compatibility with a huge park of available USB peripherals. 12V - standard supply voltage of various components of systems. 20B is proposed, taking into account the fact that for charging batteries most laptops use external BP by 19-20V.

Of course, it is good when the device is equipped with a USB Type-C that supports the maximum USB PD energy profile. This connector allows you to transmit up to 100 W energy. Obviously, ports with similar potential may appear on some powerful laptops, Special docking stations or motherboards, where separate phases of the internal power supply will be allocated for the needs of USB Type-C. This is that the required power must somehow generate and bring usb Type-C to contact. Yes, and for the transmission of energy of such power, active cables will be required.

It is important to understand that not any port of the new format can provide the declared capacity of 100 W. There is a potential for this, however, this question must be resolved by the manufacturer at the level of circuitry. Also, you should not feed the illusions to the account that the above 100 W can be obtained, say, from the power supply unit with a matchbox and now charging from the smartphone will be powered by a 27-inch monitor connected to it. Nevertheless, the law of energy conservation continues to work, and therefore, the external BP per 100 W with a USB port of Type-C will be all the same as a weight lump as before. In general, the possibility of transmitting the energy of such power using a universal compact connector is, of course, plus. At a minimum, a great opportunity to get rid of the difference from the original power connector, which are particularly sinned by laptop manufacturers.

Another useful feature of USB Type-C is the possibility of changing the direction of energy transfer. If it allows the device circuitry, the consumer may, for example, to become a source of charge. And for reverse energy exchange, it will not even be necessary to reconnect the connectors.

Alternative mode. Not USB one

The USB port of Type-C was originally developed as a universal solution. In addition to direct USB data transfer, it can also be used alternatively (Alternate Mode) to implement third-party interfaces. Such flexibility USB Type-C used the VESA association, implementing the ability to transfer a video stream through DisplayPort Alt Mode.

USB Type-C has four high-speed lines (pairs) Super Speed \u200b\u200bUSB. If two of them stand out for the needs of DisplayPort, this is sufficient to obtain a picture with a resolution of 4 k (3840 × 2160). It does not suffer from USB data transfer rate. At peak, these are all the same 10 GB / s (for USB 3.1 Gen2). Also, the transmission of the video stream does not affect the energy abilities of the port. On the needs of DisplayPort, even high-speed 4 lines can be allocated. In this case, modes will be available up to 5K (5120 × 2880). In this mode, USB 2.0 lines remain not involved, because USB Type-C can still transmit data in parallel, although already at a limited speed.

Alternatively, SBU1 / SBU2 contacts are used to transmit the audio stream, which are converted to AUX + / AUX channels. For the USB protocol, they are not activated, because there are also no additional functional losses.

When using the DisplayPort interface, the USB Type-C connector can still be connected to any side. The required signaling approval is initially provided.

Connecting devices using HDMI, DVI and even D-Sub (VGA) is also possible, but for this it will be needed separate adapters, but it must be active adapters, as for DisplayPort Alt Mode, DUAL-MODE DISPLAY PORT mode is not supported (DP ++) .

Alternative USB Type-C mode can be used by no means not only for the DisplayPort protocol. Maybe soon we learn that this port has learned, for example, to transmit data using PCI EXPRESS. or Ethernet.

Compatibility. Difficulties of "adapter" period

If we talk about USB Type-C compatibility with devices equipped with the USB ports of the previous generation, then, to connect them directly is not possible due to the principal differences in the design of the connectors. To do this, you will need to use adapters. Their assortment promises to be very wide. Of course, it is not only about the conversion of USB Type-C on the format of other USB types. Adapters for displaying images on screens with traditional DisplayPort, HDMI, DVI and VGA ports will also be available.

Apple simultaneously with the announcement of the new MacBook proposed several options for adapters. Single USB Type-C on USB Type-A is estimated at $ 19.

Considering the presence of just one USB Type-C, the MacBook owner is probably not to do without a universal more functional converter. Apple introduced two such adapters. One output has a pass-through port of USB Type-C, VGA and USB Type-A, the second option is equipped with HDMI instead of VGA. The cost of such boxes is $ 79. The power supply of 29 W with a native USB Type-C has twisted for $ 49.

Google for new system Chromebook Pixel offers single USB Type-C for Type-A (fork / socket) at a Type-A (fork / socket) at the price of $ 13, for the converter on DisplayPort and HDMI will have to pay $ 40. The power supply of 60 W is estimated at $ 60.

From manufacturers of equipment traditionally should not expect humane price tags for additional accessories. Adapter manufacturers in anticipation of demand for their new products. Belkin is already ready to ship kilometers of conductors, but their cost is also low no you call ($ 20-30). The company also announced, but not yet introduced an adapter with USB Type-C to a gigabit Ethernet port. The cost is not yet announced, there is information only that it will be available at the beginning of summer. It's funny, but it seems that until this point, to connect to the wired network, you will need to immediately use two adapters. It is possible that someone will turn out to be a bit of Belkin, previously proposing the appropriate adapter.

A noticeable price reduction will be only possible after accessories with USB Type-C, much less well-known companies from "Podnebya" will take place. Considering which prospects are opening, we believe that they will not become the matter.

Devices with USB Type-C. Someone should be the first

Nominally the first device equipped with a USB TYPE-C port was the tablet. At least it is this device that became a precursor that the ports of the new format left the developers laboratories and "go to the people."

Curious device, but, unfortunately, while it is proposed quite limited edition. The tablet has a native USB Type-C port, although the USB 2.0 protocol is used to transmit data.

Perhaps the most significant product that will help to increase the popularity of USB Type-C, has become recently represented. A 12-inch laptop is equipped with a single interface connector, because its owners will somehow become pioneers, which will adapt to life with USB Type-C.

On the one hand, Apple obviously supported the development of a new standard, moreover, the company's engineers directly participated in the development of USB Type-c. On the other - updated versions MacBook Air. And MacBook Pro did not receive this connector. Does this mean that in a more "heavy" category of devices of the manufacturer USB Type-C in the coming year does not register? Controversy. After all, Apple probably will not be able to keep from updating the laptop line after the autumn announcement of the new mobile intel Platforms With SKYLAKE processors. Perhaps it is then that the cuperters will allocate the place on the interface panel for USB Type-C.

An even more ambiguous situation with tablets and smartphones. Will Apple use USB Type-C for them instead of Lightning? The proprietary connector in terms of capabilities is noticeably inferior to a new universal port, but what about the original peripherals accumulated from Apple's mobile products from 2012? Answers to these questions we will learn with updating or expansion of iPhone / iPad line.

Google introduced the second generation of stylish Chromebook Pixel laptops. Systems on Chrome OS still remain quite niche solutions, but quality google systems Bribes, moreover, this time they are in the forefront of devices offering to join USB Type-C. Laptops are equipped with a pair of the corresponding connectors. However, the CHROMEBOOK PIXEL has two classic USB 3.0 connections.

In general, Google representatives are very inspired by the capabilities of the new connector, counting on the appearance of mobile devices on Android in the next time with the USB Type-C connector. Uncompromising support for the largest platform-container is a significant argument for other market players.

Manufacturers of motherboards are not much hurry to add a USB Type-C port for their devices. MSI recently introduced the MSI Z97A Gaming 6 model, which is equipped with such a connector with a data transfer rate up to 10 GB / c.

ASUS offers external controller USB 3.1 with a USB port of Type-C, which is installed on any fee with the free slot PCI Express (X4).

Peripheral devices with native USB Type-C are still frankly enough. Surely many manufacturers have no hurry with the announcement, waiting for the appearance of systems with which you can use products with USB Type-C. In general, this is a typical situation in the introduction of the next industry standard.

Immediately after the Announcement of Apple MacBook, Lacie introduced a series of portable external hard drives with USB Type-C.

SanDisk already offers a two-connect flash drive on a flash drive - USB 3.0 Type-A and USB Type-C. A similar product offers and less famous Microdia.

Surely soon we will see a significant extension of the range of devices with USB Type-C. Flywheel Changes slowly, but it will be sure to spin. Support for "big" companies can affect the situation and speed up this process.

RESULTS

The need for a universal compact connector, which could be used to transmit data, video audio streams and electricity, has already begun for quite some time. Given the mutual interest, both by the user and equipment manufacturers, there are all the prerequisites for USB Type-C "shot".

Compact sizes, simplicity and convenience of connecting, along with wide opportunities, promote the prospector connotor to repeat the success of its predecessor. The usual USB port was upgraded several times, but the time has come cardinal changes. 10 GB / C with the possibility of further scaling, power transmission with a capacity of up to 100 W and a picture with a resolution to 5k. Not bad for start? Another argument in the USB Type-C piggy bank is an open standard that does not require licensed deductions from manufacturers. To preserves big jobBut the result is visible ahead, for which it is worth passing this path.