Swapping GND and Vbus weren’t the only problem – the SuperSpeed wires were missing, meaning this was effectively only a USB 2 cable with a Type-C connector. The resistor required by USB spec ...

which previously used a Mini DisplayPort connector, has used a USB Type-C connector while also being backward compatible with USB. All Thunderbolt ports and cables since Thunderbolt 3 was launched ...

When shopping for a USB-C cable, it’s hard not to be skeptical about the disparities in cable pricing and performance claims. After all, these are just cables, right? How different can they ...

Now, though, we have USB Type C, with Power Delivery. Theoretically, we can pull 100 W over a USB cable. What if we could tap into that with screw terminals? That’s the idea behind [Jakob]’s ...

With iPhones and many other devices now featuring USB-C, it's clear that the interface is here to stay. Here's why that's a good thing—even if not every USB-C port is created equal. I’m the ...

In addition, there are two built-in USB Type-C cables. One is a retractable cable that can extend up to 2.3 feet. The other is a fixed 1-foot cable that doubles up as a lanyard when not in use.