Why is usb-c usb V3.1 and not V4.0?
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Like the title says. Why is the new USB type C version 3.1? I thought version names went major.minor.micro. USB C is not backwards compatible with USB-A without a converter so doesn't this make USB-C V4.0 since its a major upgrade?
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Like the title says. Why is the new USB type C version 3.1? I thought version names went major.minor.micro. USB C is not backwards compatible with USB-A without a converter so doesn't this make USB-C V4.0 since its a major upgrade?
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Like the title says. Why is the new USB type C version 3.1? I thought version names went major.minor.micro. USB C is not backwards compatible with USB-A without a converter so doesn't this make USB-C V4.0 since its a major upgrade?
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Like the title says. Why is the new USB type C version 3.1? I thought version names went major.minor.micro. USB C is not backwards compatible with USB-A without a converter so doesn't this make USB-C V4.0 since its a major upgrade?
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Why is USB-C V3.1 and not V4.0?
The new USB type C specification is version 1.0 not 3.1.
The USB 3.1 standard is backward compatible with USB 3.0 and USB 2.0.
The USB Type-C Specification 1.0 defines a new small reversible-plug
connector for USB 3.1 devices. The type-C plug will be used at both
host and device side, replacing multiple type-B and type-A connectors
and cables with a future-proof standard similar to Apple Lightning and
Thunderbolt.
Source USB 3.1
Where can I find the USB Type-C Specification Release 1.0?
See USB Type-C Specification Release 1.0 for the specification.
USB-C is not backwards compatible with USB-A
USB C replaces multiple type-B and type-A connectors and cables.
answered Feb 22 '15 at 11:43
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I knew that USB-C replaced Type-A and B. This is why I thought that it should be USB V4.0 however USB-C is still V3.1 isn't it? Sorry if I am not understanding you, its just that I need it explained a bit more. Thank you for answering though.
– iProgram
Feb 22 '15 at 12:13
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Because it's the very same protocol? It's just a different physical connector, much like PCIe is the same over Mini-PCIe and a regular-sized slot.
– Daniel B
Feb 22 '15 at 13:02
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There is one standard (specification) for the USB protocol itself (currently at 3.1). There is another different standard (specification) for USB C connectors, currently at 1.0 (because it is new).
– DavidPostill♦
Feb 23 '15 at 22:36
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@aPyDeveloper You sure you’re not confusing Alt Mode for USB? Because it isn’t USB. Just because there’s serial connectors with RJ45 doesn’t mean serial is the new Ethernet.
– Daniel B
Feb 24 '15 at 18:24
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@aPyDeveloper that is DisplayPort technology. Just because a cable is labeled USB doesn't mean it can't be used for something else. It's still a USB 3.1 compatible cable, constructed to a USB C 1.0 standard. DisplayPort technology has nothing to do with USB, it just works over the same cable.
– DavidPostill♦
Feb 25 '15 at 19:01
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Why is USB-C V3.1 and not V4.0?
The new USB type C specification is version 1.0 not 3.1.
The USB 3.1 standard is backward compatible with USB 3.0 and USB 2.0.
The USB Type-C Specification 1.0 defines a new small reversible-plug
connector for USB 3.1 devices. The type-C plug will be used at both
host and device side, replacing multiple type-B and type-A connectors
and cables with a future-proof standard similar to Apple Lightning and
Thunderbolt.
Source USB 3.1
Where can I find the USB Type-C Specification Release 1.0?
See USB Type-C Specification Release 1.0 for the specification.
USB-C is not backwards compatible with USB-A
USB C replaces multiple type-B and type-A connectors and cables.
answered Feb 22 '15 at 11:43
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I knew that USB-C replaced Type-A and B. This is why I thought that it should be USB V4.0 however USB-C is still V3.1 isn't it? Sorry if I am not understanding you, its just that I need it explained a bit more. Thank you for answering though.
– iProgram
Feb 22 '15 at 12:13
1
Because it's the very same protocol? It's just a different physical connector, much like PCIe is the same over Mini-PCIe and a regular-sized slot.
– Daniel B
Feb 22 '15 at 13:02
1
There is one standard (specification) for the USB protocol itself (currently at 3.1). There is another different standard (specification) for USB C connectors, currently at 1.0 (because it is new).
– DavidPostill♦
Feb 23 '15 at 22:36
1
@aPyDeveloper You sure you’re not confusing Alt Mode for USB? Because it isn’t USB. Just because there’s serial connectors with RJ45 doesn’t mean serial is the new Ethernet.
– Daniel B
Feb 24 '15 at 18:24
1
@aPyDeveloper that is DisplayPort technology. Just because a cable is labeled USB doesn't mean it can't be used for something else. It's still a USB 3.1 compatible cable, constructed to a USB C 1.0 standard. DisplayPort technology has nothing to do with USB, it just works over the same cable.
– DavidPostill♦
Feb 25 '15 at 19:01
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Why is USB-C V3.1 and not V4.0?
The new USB type C specification is version 1.0 not 3.1.
The USB 3.1 standard is backward compatible with USB 3.0 and USB 2.0.
The USB Type-C Specification 1.0 defines a new small reversible-plug
connector for USB 3.1 devices. The type-C plug will be used at both
host and device side, replacing multiple type-B and type-A connectors
and cables with a future-proof standard similar to Apple Lightning and
Thunderbolt.
Source USB 3.1
Where can I find the USB Type-C Specification Release 1.0?
See USB Type-C Specification Release 1.0 for the specification.
USB-C is not backwards compatible with USB-A
USB C replaces multiple type-B and type-A connectors and cables.
answered Feb 22 '15 at 11:43
DavidPostill♦
103k25222256
I knew that USB-C replaced Type-A and B. This is why I thought that it should be USB V4.0 however USB-C is still V3.1 isn't it? Sorry if I am not understanding you, its just that I need it explained a bit more. Thank you for answering though.
– iProgram
Feb 22 '15 at 12:13
1
Because it's the very same protocol? It's just a different physical connector, much like PCIe is the same over Mini-PCIe and a regular-sized slot.
– Daniel B
Feb 22 '15 at 13:02
1
There is one standard (specification) for the USB protocol itself (currently at 3.1). There is another different standard (specification) for USB C connectors, currently at 1.0 (because it is new).
– DavidPostill♦
Feb 23 '15 at 22:36
1
@aPyDeveloper You sure you’re not confusing Alt Mode for USB? Because it isn’t USB. Just because there’s serial connectors with RJ45 doesn’t mean serial is the new Ethernet.
– Daniel B
Feb 24 '15 at 18:24
1
@aPyDeveloper that is DisplayPort technology. Just because a cable is labeled USB doesn't mean it can't be used for something else. It's still a USB 3.1 compatible cable, constructed to a USB C 1.0 standard. DisplayPort technology has nothing to do with USB, it just works over the same cable.
– DavidPostill♦
Feb 25 '15 at 19:01
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Why is USB-C V3.1 and not V4.0?
The new USB type C specification is version 1.0 not 3.1.
The USB 3.1 standard is backward compatible with USB 3.0 and USB 2.0.
The USB Type-C Specification 1.0 defines a new small reversible-plug
connector for USB 3.1 devices. The type-C plug will be used at both
host and device side, replacing multiple type-B and type-A connectors
and cables with a future-proof standard similar to Apple Lightning and
Thunderbolt.
Source USB 3.1
Where can I find the USB Type-C Specification Release 1.0?
See USB Type-C Specification Release 1.0 for the specification.
USB-C is not backwards compatible with USB-A
USB C replaces multiple type-B and type-A connectors and cables.
answered Feb 22 '15 at 11:43
DavidPostill♦
103k25222256
Why is USB-C V3.1 and not V4.0?
The new USB type C specification is version 1.0 not 3.1.
The USB 3.1 standard is backward compatible with USB 3.0 and USB 2.0.
The USB Type-C Specification 1.0 defines a new small reversible-plug
connector for USB 3.1 devices. The type-C plug will be used at both
host and device side, replacing multiple type-B and type-A connectors
and cables with a future-proof standard similar to Apple Lightning and
Thunderbolt.
Source USB 3.1
Where can I find the USB Type-C Specification Release 1.0?
See USB Type-C Specification Release 1.0 for the specification.
USB-C is not backwards compatible with USB-A
USB C replaces multiple type-B and type-A connectors and cables.
answered Feb 22 '15 at 11:43
DavidPostill♦
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answered Feb 22 '15 at 11:43
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answered Feb 22 '15 at 11:43
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I knew that USB-C replaced Type-A and B. This is why I thought that it should be USB V4.0 however USB-C is still V3.1 isn't it? Sorry if I am not understanding you, its just that I need it explained a bit more. Thank you for answering though.
– iProgram
Feb 22 '15 at 12:13
1
Because it's the very same protocol? It's just a different physical connector, much like PCIe is the same over Mini-PCIe and a regular-sized slot.
– Daniel B
Feb 22 '15 at 13:02
1
There is one standard (specification) for the USB protocol itself (currently at 3.1). There is another different standard (specification) for USB C connectors, currently at 1.0 (because it is new).
– DavidPostill♦
Feb 23 '15 at 22:36
1
@aPyDeveloper You sure you’re not confusing Alt Mode for USB? Because it isn’t USB. Just because there’s serial connectors with RJ45 doesn’t mean serial is the new Ethernet.
– Daniel B
Feb 24 '15 at 18:24
1
@aPyDeveloper that is DisplayPort technology. Just because a cable is labeled USB doesn't mean it can't be used for something else. It's still a USB 3.1 compatible cable, constructed to a USB C 1.0 standard. DisplayPort technology has nothing to do with USB, it just works over the same cable.
– DavidPostill♦
Feb 25 '15 at 19:01
|
show 5 more comments
I knew that USB-C replaced Type-A and B. This is why I thought that it should be USB V4.0 however USB-C is still V3.1 isn't it? Sorry if I am not understanding you, its just that I need it explained a bit more. Thank you for answering though.
– iProgram
Feb 22 '15 at 12:13
1
Because it's the very same protocol? It's just a different physical connector, much like PCIe is the same over Mini-PCIe and a regular-sized slot.
– Daniel B
Feb 22 '15 at 13:02
1
There is one standard (specification) for the USB protocol itself (currently at 3.1). There is another different standard (specification) for USB C connectors, currently at 1.0 (because it is new).
– DavidPostill♦
Feb 23 '15 at 22:36
1
@aPyDeveloper You sure you’re not confusing Alt Mode for USB? Because it isn’t USB. Just because there’s serial connectors with RJ45 doesn’t mean serial is the new Ethernet.
– Daniel B
Feb 24 '15 at 18:24
1
@aPyDeveloper that is DisplayPort technology. Just because a cable is labeled USB doesn't mean it can't be used for something else. It's still a USB 3.1 compatible cable, constructed to a USB C 1.0 standard. DisplayPort technology has nothing to do with USB, it just works over the same cable.
– DavidPostill♦
Feb 25 '15 at 19:01
I knew that USB-C replaced Type-A and B. This is why I thought that it should be USB V4.0 however USB-C is still V3.1 isn't it? Sorry if I am not understanding you, its just that I need it explained a bit more. Thank you for answering though.
– iProgram
Feb 22 '15 at 12:13
I knew that USB-C replaced Type-A and B. This is why I thought that it should be USB V4.0 however USB-C is still V3.1 isn't it? Sorry if I am not understanding you, its just that I need it explained a bit more. Thank you for answering though.
– iProgram
Feb 22 '15 at 12:13
1
1
Because it's the very same protocol? It's just a different physical connector, much like PCIe is the same over Mini-PCIe and a regular-sized slot.
– Daniel B
Feb 22 '15 at 13:02
Because it's the very same protocol? It's just a different physical connector, much like PCIe is the same over Mini-PCIe and a regular-sized slot.
– Daniel B
Feb 22 '15 at 13:02
1
1
There is one standard (specification) for the USB protocol itself (currently at 3.1). There is another different standard (specification) for USB C connectors, currently at 1.0 (because it is new).
– DavidPostill♦
Feb 23 '15 at 22:36
There is one standard (specification) for the USB protocol itself (currently at 3.1). There is another different standard (specification) for USB C connectors, currently at 1.0 (because it is new).
– DavidPostill♦
Feb 23 '15 at 22:36
1
1
@aPyDeveloper You sure you’re not confusing Alt Mode for USB? Because it isn’t USB. Just because there’s serial connectors with RJ45 doesn’t mean serial is the new Ethernet.
– Daniel B
Feb 24 '15 at 18:24
@aPyDeveloper You sure you’re not confusing Alt Mode for USB? Because it isn’t USB. Just because there’s serial connectors with RJ45 doesn’t mean serial is the new Ethernet.
– Daniel B
Feb 24 '15 at 18:24
1
1
@aPyDeveloper that is DisplayPort technology. Just because a cable is labeled USB doesn't mean it can't be used for something else. It's still a USB 3.1 compatible cable, constructed to a USB C 1.0 standard. DisplayPort technology has nothing to do with USB, it just works over the same cable.
– DavidPostill♦
Feb 25 '15 at 19:01
@aPyDeveloper that is DisplayPort technology. Just because a cable is labeled USB doesn't mean it can't be used for something else. It's still a USB 3.1 compatible cable, constructed to a USB C 1.0 standard. DisplayPort technology has nothing to do with USB, it just works over the same cable.
– DavidPostill♦
Feb 25 '15 at 19:01
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