7 Types Of USB-C Adapters (And What To Use Them For)

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The USB-C connector has seen mass adoption over the past decade, ...
Business Wire

USB-IF Launches USB Type-C™ Authentication Program

BEAVERTON, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF), the support organization for the advancement and adoption of USB technology, today announced the launch of its USB Type-C™ ...
Dong Knows Tech on MSN

Peripheral Device Connections, Explained: The ABC of USB, Thunderbolt, and USB Power Delivery

If you're unsure of the differences between USB-C and Thunderbolt or between USB 3.0 and USB 3.2 (or is that USB 3.1?), ...
EDN

How to protect USB Type-C connectors from ESD and overtemperature

Today’s consumers have quickly become dependent on mobile devices that incorporate the USB-C, or USB-Type C, communication interface standard—from smartphones and tablets to wearables and laptops. The ...
Embedded

Debugging USB Type-C and USB power delivery system designs

Designing robust systems using a high-speed interface like USB Type-C requires a great deal of care. When the interface involves advanced features like USB power delivery, debugging designs becomes ...
Hackaday

All About USB-C: Introduction For Hackers

We’ve now had at least five years of USB-C ports in our devices. It’s a standard that many manufacturers and hackers can get behind. Initially, there was plenty of confusion about what we’d actually ...
AV Network

USB Type-C: One Port to Rule Them All

USB4 is the fourth generation of the USB standard. It was first announced in 2019 by USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) member companies. The goal for USB4 encompasses increasing link bandwidth, helping ...
Business Wire

USB-IF Announces New Certified USB Type-C® Cable Power Rating Logos

USB-IF establishes new Certified USB Type-C® Cable Logos to display cable power capabilities in watts, clearly indicating support for 60W or 240W as defined by the USB Power Delivery 3.1 Specification ...
Android Authority

Understanding different types of USB cables

USB (Universal Serial Bus) cables are everywhere, with the type-C gaining . If you’ve ever needed to fast charge anything, from smartphones to tablets, to cameras and even newer laptops, you’ve likely ...
AppleInsider

Thunderbolt 5 and USB-C - everything you need to know about every version of USB

USB has been around for decades, and the sheer number of USB and Thunderbolt versions in 2025 can be bewildering. Here's what you need to know about USB 3, USB 4, Thunderbolt 3, Thunderbolt 4, and ...
SlashGear

Thunderbolt Vs. USB-C Explained (And How To Tell The Difference)

Following Apple's announcement that it was switching to a USB-C connection for its iPhones, there's been a lot of confusion surrounding the technology. USB-C connectors are becoming universal as ...