USB-C adds a new connector to the list that will work up to 80 Gbps

USB-C adds a new update to its already extensive list that will work up to 80 Gbps, thanks to a new architecture.

USB-C has become the connector par excellence. It is so appreciated that it is becoming mandatory among EU electronic products, including iPhone. Running at 40 Gbps, it has higher bandwidth than USB-A or other forms of USB, but that’s assuming the correct type of USB-C is used.

The name of USB-C has already been the subject of a rebranding that has only added to the confusion. And the next standard for this popular connector is only adding fuel to this matter. being called USB4 Version 2.0.

“Continuing USB tradition, this updated USB4 specification doubles data throughput to bring more levels of functionality to the USB Type-C ecosystem”said Brad Saunders, president of the USB Promoter Group. “The solutions that benefit the most from this speed improvement are higher-performance displays, storage, and USB-based hubs and docks.”

The USB Promoter Group has announced this update and although we already know some other specifications, the most important details will be announced at the developer event in November (1st and 2nd).

For now, according to The Registerwe know that this novelty It will come with these features:

• Up to 80 Gbps operation, thanks to a new physical layer architecture, based on the use of existing 40 Gbps passive USB Type-C cables and active USB Type-C cables of new definition of 80 Gbps.
• Updates to the data and visualization protocols in order to take better advantage of the increased bandwidth that we are going to have.
• These enhancements to the USB data architecture now allow the USB 3.2 data tunnel to exceed 20 Gbps.
• Updated to align with the latest versions of the DisplayPort and PCIe specifications.
• Compatibility with USB4 version 1.0, USB 3.2, USB 2.0 and Thunderbolt 3.

Knowing all this, the only thing we can recommend is that you have Be very careful when buying one of these connectors. And it is that, you can find USB-C cables in stores that are USB4 Version 2.0, USB4 Version 1.0, USB 3.2 Gen 2×2, USB 3.2 Gen 2, USB 3.2 Gen 1, or USB 2.0.