USB 3.0
USB 3.0 is the latest version of USB technology, which is designed to connect many kinds of peripherals to computers with a uniform connector. USB 3.0 is approximately 10 times faster at transferring data than USB 2.0. As of 2008, the technology is in a prototype state, with a full release predicted for 2009 or 2010.
Fast Facts
- Common uses: Connecting devices to computers such as printers, scanners, flash drives, keyboards and mice.
- Compatible with USB 1.0 and USB 2.0 technology
History
USB technology dates back to the mid 1990s to allow a variety of devices to connect to a computer or each other using a uniform connector. USB 2.0 was released in 2000, improving the speed of data transfer from 1.5 Mbit/s to 480 Mbit/s. The new USB 3.0 advertises a speed of 4.8 Gbit/s.
Release Info
The USB 3.0 was first introduced on September 18, 2007 at the Intel Developer Forum. Intel associate Pat Gelsinger announced the technology during his keynote speech.
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