What is the definition and characteristics of Type-C

Type-C, also known as USB Type-C, is a USB interface appearance standard introduced by the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF). It is a brand new connector standard aimed at replacing traditional USB Micro-B and USB-A interfaces. The Type-C interface is favored by many manufacturers and consumers due to its smaller size, faster transmission speed, and higher charging efficiency.

1. Smaller size: The Type-C interface has a smaller size than traditional USB Micro-B and USB-A interfaces, which allows it to adapt to a wider range of devices and also facilitates user insertion and removal during use.

2. Faster transfer speed: The Type-C interface adopts the latest USB 3.1 standard and supports data transfer speeds up to 10Gbps, which is a significant improvement compared to traditional USB 2.0 interfaces.

3. Higher charging efficiency: The Type-C interface supports bi-directional power supply, which can charge or retrieve power from the device. In addition, it also supports a maximum power output of 100W, providing fast charging for high-power devices such as laptops.

4. Reversible insertion and removal: The Type-C interface adopts a symmetrical design, which can be inserted in both directions, greatly reducing the error rate during insertion and removal and improving usability.

5. Video output function: The Type-C interface supports multiple video output protocols such as HDMI and DisplayPort, making it easy to connect devices to display devices such as monitors and televisions.

6. Multi protocol support: The Type-C interface supports multiple data transmission protocols, such as USB PD, Thunderbolt, UHS-I, etc., which can meet the needs of different devices.