Technology Realization and Market Impact
Realization and Market Products
The core breakthrough of USB 3.2 technology is the support of multi-lane operation. This technology cleverly utilizes the unused wires in the USB data cable, combining two lines each with a 5GMbps or 10GMbps rate in a serial combination, thus enabling USB 3.2 to reach a theoretical transfer speed of up to 20GMbps.
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Multi-Line Operation Technology
Despite the significant increase in speed, the USB 3.2 standard has not made significant changes in other areas. In addition, USB 3.2 will continue to use the USB-C interface, and in most cases, users will not need to replace the new cable to enjoy the high-speed transmission experience of the USB 3.2 standard on their cell phones or laptops.
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User Experience and Device Selection Recommendations
User Impact of the New Technology
The minor upgrade to USB 3.2 means that the interfaces of our everyday electronic devices can support the new technology without major changes. So how do we keep our USB devices up to date? The fact is that older USB standards tend not to be obsolete for a long time, and the newer standards are often compatible with the older ones, only with reduced performance. This means that even if you're currently using a microUSB-connected phone, there's no need to rush to replace it with a USB-C phone just because the new USB-C connector is becoming more popular. Meanwhile, various accessories will continue to support microUSB for some time.
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Device Selection Advice
To ensure that the USB devices you purchase are not rapidly becoming obsolete and can take full advantage of the new technology in the coming period, it is recommended that you choose a device that has both USB 3.1 and USB-C standards. While a new purchase will not directly increase the speed of your old device, it lays the groundwork for you to be exposed to more new technologies in the future.
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The adoption of
USB 3.2 CABLE technology allows some existing USB cables to support up to twice the transfer speed. For those currently using USB 3.0 or USB 3.1 cables with USB-C ports, USB 3.2's multi-line technology doubles their transfer speeds (i.e., up to 2 x 5GMbps for USB 3.0 and 2 x 10GMbps for USB 3.1). It's worth noting that while the cable itself doesn't need to be replaced, in order to take full advantage of this speed boost, both connected devices must support the USB 3.2 standard at the same time.
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