USB Type-C Technology Products at Synchrotech

Doubling the speed of the previous standard, USB 3.1 SuperSpeed+ adds a 10 Gbps speed mode that uses a more efficient data encoding and will deliver more than twice the effective data through-put performance of existing SuperSpeed USB over enhanced, fully backward compatible USB connectors and cables. The USB Type-C implementation of USB 3.1 SuperSpeed+ adds the following: slim and sleek connector tailored to fit mobile device product designs, yet robust enough for laptops and tablets; features reversible plug orientation and cable direction; supports scalable power and performance to future-proof your solution.

NEW: PCI Express 3.0 to SuperSpeed+ USB 3.1 Type-C Host Adapter 1 Port USB2311C

PCI Express 3.0 to SuperSpeed+ USB 3.1 Type-C Host Adapter 1 Port USB2311C

SuperSpeed plus USB 3.1 Type-C is the next revolution in I/O interconnect standards that will deliver the bandwidth and features required by PCs, consumer electronics and portable devices. With better performance, small form factor, high power capacity feature, Super-Speed plus USB 3.1 Type-C interface will be the trendy of IT technology.

SUNIX USB2311C is a single-port SuperSpeed USB 3.1 PCI Express card, and it's compliant with the PCI Express Generation 3 specification for host PC system. Based on USB Type-C pure DFP (Downstream Facing Port) mode, it works up to 10 Gbps for data transfer when connecting to USB 3.1 compliant peripherals, while maintaining compatibility with existing USB peripheral devices. USB 3.1 performance is 2 times faster than USB 3.0 and 20 times faster than USB 2.0 connectivity.

With USB Type-C Receptacle, SUNIX USB2311C sports reversible plug orientation and cable direction, which means that users will no longer need to be concerned with plug orientation/cable direction, making it easier to plug in. The new connector is similar and thinner design, but drive higher power output capacity to USB device. SUNIX USB2311C supports 5VDC@3000mA power output to USB device with over current protection on each USB port. This card is an ideal choice for external storage devices, digital cameras, webcam, video devices, and all other USB electronic devices.

Superior design of Apple's Lightning connectors inspires upcoming Type-C USB standard

It's no secret that the bulky and awkward design of 'Micro' USB connectors has long been problematic especially its unidirectional orientation insertion requirement. While not nearly as elegant as Apple's Lightning connectors, the new USB Type-C connectors promise better than the downright awful existing standard. According to the USB-IF press release:

Key characteristics of the USB Type-C connector and cable solution include:

• An entirely new design tailored to work well with emerging product designs
• New smaller size similar in size to the existing USB 2.0 Micro-B
• Usability enhancements users will no longer need to be concerned with plug orientation/cable direction, making it easier to plug in
• The Type-C connector and cable will support scalable power charging
• Scalability the connector design will scale for future USB bus performance

Several trade publications have covered this story.

The Next-Gen USB Plug To Be Smaller And Finally Reversible

Key characteristics of the USB Type-C connector and cable solution include