Following the release of next-generation specs, your next USB cable might offer substantially quicker speeds and better performance.
According to the organisation that developed the technology, USB Type-C cables and connectors will be replaced by USB 4 version 2.0, which will deliver data performance that is expected to be twice as fast.
The new technology, which is scheduled to go on sale later in 2022, should offer significantly faster connectivity and data transfer rates. What's more, you might not even need to spend money on new cables in order to benefit from the improvement in performance.
USB 2.0 version 4
The USB Promoter Group, the organisation responsible for developing cutting-edge USB technological advancements, unveiled the developments. were made feasible by a new physical layer architecture that supports up to 80 GB/second operation, even while using older USB-C passive connections that could only provide 40 GB/second speeds.
This implies that a 40GBps cable purchased today will soon be able to deliver twice these speeds without any further user effort.
To allow the greater levels of performance, the USB-C and USB Power Deliver (PD) specifications will be modified. The protocols will also be backwards-compatible with Thunderbolt 3 and USB 4 version 1.0, 3.2, and 2.0. Additionally, enhanced data tunnelling will be used to maximise bandwidth with improved support for DisplayPort and PCIe.
According to the USB Promoter Group, which includes companies including Apple, HP, Intel, Microsoft, and Texas Instruments, USB 4 version 2.0 should be a substantial advancement for both manufacturers and users.
The USB Promoter Group, which is made up of organisations including Apple, HP, Intel, Microsoft, and Texas Instruments, claims that USB 4 version 2.0 should be a significant improvement for both producers and consumers.
In November 2022, more information, including thorough technical specifications on how USB 4 version 2.0 will function, will be made available.
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