What is USB-C? It's Not As Simple As You Think!

ThioJoe March 16, 2017
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Learn the different types of USB-C wires so you know what to get! More Tech Discussions ▶ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFr3c472Vstwe0Yk43UDnpqib5ReTwaJ- Subscribe Here ▶ https://www.youtube.com/user/ThioJoe?sub_confirmation=1 USB Type C (or just USB-C) is a new type of connector that will be a standard for almost all USB cables in the future. It means that you'll only have to buy one type of cable, or does it? USB-C may seem simple, but in reality, there are several different types and varieties with different features, and if you buy the wrong one, it might not work as you expect. USB-C cables can have different "alternate modes" that use other protocols such as displayport, thunderbolt, or even HDMI, but not every USB C cable will have these. Sources: 1. http://www.usb.org/developers/docs/ --Download the zip of the different PDF specifications, go to "USB Type C" folder, then "USB Type-C Specification Release 1.2.pdf" --Tables at 4:08 - Pg 27-28 2. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USB-C#Alternate_Mode_partner_specifications 3. http://www.usb.org/developers/usbtypec/USB_Type-C_Language_Product_and_Packaging_Guidelines_FINAL.pdf ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬

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