USB-C Guide: The Universal USB Connector Empowering Every Industry

Take the step to make your next design USB-C compatible with solutions from Texas Instruments. Benefit from the higher data rates and power delivery of the USB-C specification with a range of evaluation modules to take the complexity out of the challenge.

Get to market faster and enjoy the benefits of USB-C

At RS, we stock a wide range of USB-C connectors, USB-C adaptors and USB-C cablesto keep you connected. Whether you need to connect to an existing device or start a new design, find and buy the right USB compatible products today.

While it may seem as through the Universal Serial Bus (USB) has been around forever it was only designed in 1996 and entered the mainstream in 1997. We are all familiar with the original rectangular connector for our computers and the smaller one for our phones and cameras but the new USB-C connector looks a little different and fixes some of the frustrations shared by users around the world.

• When you try and plug it in it’s Always the other way round.
  • A USB-C connector works either way round.
• Waiting for your photos to download.
  • USB-C data rates are considerably faster than earlier standards capable of over 10Gbps.
• First plug in the power supply, then the USB cable…
  • Capable of handling the new Power Delivery standard (USB PD) USB-C able to be designed to transmit up to 100W.

USB-C is known for its universal utility, and it is compatible with and supported by most modern devices, such as Android phones, Windows PC, PS5, XBox Series X, and more. Apple has also begun to transition away from Lightning to USB-C in their latest iPhone model for increased data transfer and charging capabilities. Apple products compatible with USB-C include most iPads and all Mac laptops.

Get ready to welcome USB-C cables and USB-C connectors to your computers, peripherals and future designs. Get ahead of the rest with the latest technology at RS.