{"id":428454,"date":"2022-04-08T10:27:51","date_gmt":"2022-04-08T07:27:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/its-2022-so-why-is-usb-c-still-so-damn-complicated\/"},"modified":"2022-04-08T10:27:51","modified_gmt":"2022-04-08T07:27:51","slug":"its-2022-so-why-is-usb-c-still-so-damn-complicated","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/its-2022-so-why-is-usb-c-still-so-damn-complicated\/","title":{"rendered":"#It\u2019s 2022, so why is USB-C still so damn complicated?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a281478879a3\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a281478879a3\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/its-2022-so-why-is-usb-c-still-so-damn-complicated\/#%E2%80%9CIts_2022_so_why_is_USB-C_still_so_damn_complicated%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;It\u2019s 2022, so why is USB-C still so damn complicated?&#8221;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/its-2022-so-why-is-usb-c-still-so-damn-complicated\/#The_complexity_of_USB-C\" >The complexity of USB-C<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/its-2022-so-why-is-usb-c-still-so-damn-complicated\/#Data\" >Data<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/its-2022-so-why-is-usb-c-still-so-damn-complicated\/#Charging\" >Charging<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/its-2022-so-why-is-usb-c-still-so-damn-complicated\/#The_ideology_clash_that_is_harmful_for_consumers\" >The ideology clash that is harmful for consumers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/its-2022-so-why-is-usb-c-still-so-damn-complicated\/#What_does_the_future_look_like\" >What does the future look like?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CIts_2022_so_why_is_USB-C_still_so_damn_complicated%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;It\u2019s 2022, so why is USB-C still so damn complicated?&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div wp_automatic_readability=\"277.0580233996\">\n<p>If you have two similar-looking USB-C to C cables, chances are that you might not be able to tell anything about their capabilities by just looking at them. The USB-C standard can handle a lot of things: charging, data transfer, and audio and video streaming. But not all USB-C cables are made alike.<\/p>\n<p>When I bought my M1-powered MacBook Air, I was excited about carrying only one charger to juice up all my gadgets. I put the stock USB-C <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">App<\/a>le charger in my bag, and expected it to charge my laptop, phones, power bank, and earbuds.<\/p>\n<p>My colleague Napier has beautifully captured how the USB-C standard has changed the gadget life. But the simplicity ends with having a USB-C port.<\/p>\n<p>Choosing the right cable and knowing what kind of port you really have is another ball <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/game\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"7\" title=\"Game\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">game<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>As such, given the complexity of USB standards, you might have to buy a lot of different cables to do everything you want to with your devices. Plus, you have to know if the USB-C port on your device supports all that. Because there\u2019s no mandate for a USB cable\/port to do all the things mentioned above.<\/p>\n<p>USB-IF (USB-Implementers Forum) is an organization that looks at standardizing USB for hardware manufacturers worldwide. We talked to them about how they maintain labels, and why companies don\u2019t really care about putting them on their products.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_complexity_of_USB-C\"><\/span><strong>The complexity of USB-C<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>USB-C is confusing, because for each capability \u2014 power, data, and video \u2014 there\u2019s a specification you need to know. You can\u2019t just pick up any USB cable and expect it to do all these things.<\/p>\n<p>So how the heck would you identify a cable or a device\u2019s USB capabilities correctly? There are two parts to that story. First, you can look at your cable\u2019s packaging or the cable itself to see if there are any USB-IF approved logos, that\u2019s the way the overseeing body wants things to be.<\/p>\n<p>However, not everyone in the industry follows this convention, and just wants to include different specs for data, power, and display in the device\u2019s spec sheet.<\/p>\n<p>Before we talk about the clash between these two ideologies, I want to talk about the mindfuckery the is the array of data and charging standards within the USB-C standard itself, and why you\u2019d probably need a degree just to identify cables correctly.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Data\"><\/span><strong>Data<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Data is probably the most complex standard given how it\u2019s named (or numbered). USB-IF has recommended logos and labels for three versions: USB 2.0, USB 3.2 (which also includes the old USB 3.1 standard), and the new USB 4.0 standard.<\/p>\n<p>But since most companies don\u2019t care about following them, you\u2019ll still see discrepancies, like USB 3.1 listed in new products\u2019 specifications \u2014 when ideally it should be USB 3.2. Then there are other complexities.<\/p>\n<p>For instance, the theoretical data communication speed of USB 2.0 is 480Mbits\/sec (60 Mbytes\/sec). However, with USB 2.0, data can only flow in one direction, so you\u2019ll actually get maximum transfer speeds of 30Mbytes\/sec.<\/p>\n<p>When someone mentions USB 3.2 (or 3.1) on the datasheet without additional information, it could mean transfer speeds ranging anywhere from 5Gbits\/sec to 20Gbits\/sec. Take a look at the table below for more info. Don\u2019t worry if you can\u2019t remember it. No one can.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"post-image post-mediaBleed aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-featured_img wp-image-1384128 js-lazy\" alt=\"Yeah, good luck remembering this shit\" width=\"796\" height=\"468\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 796px) 100vw, 796px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/04\/Screenshot-2022-04-07-at-4.45.38-PM-796x468.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/04\/Screenshot-2022-04-07-at-4.45.38-PM-796x468.png 796w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/04\/Screenshot-2022-04-07-at-4.45.38-PM-280x165.png 280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/04\/Screenshot-2022-04-07-at-4.45.38-PM-229x135.png 229w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/04\/Screenshot-2022-04-07-at-4.45.38-PM-459x270.png 459w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/04\/Screenshot-2022-04-07-at-4.45.38-PM.png 1074w\"\/><figcaption><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"#\" data-url=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Feditorial.thenextweb.com%2Fplugged%2F2022%2F04%2F08%2Fusb-c-complexity-usb-if-logo-standards-analysis%2F&amp;via=thenextweb&amp;related=thenextweb&amp;text=Check out this picture on: Yeah, good luck remembering this shit\" data-title=\"Share Yeah, good luck remembering this shit on Twitter\" data-width=\"685\" data-height=\"500\" class=\"post-image-share popitup\" title=\"Share Yeah, good luck remembering this shit on Twitter\"><i class=\"icon icon--inline icon--twitter--dark\"\/><\/a>Yeah, good luck remembering this shit<\/figcaption><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-featured_img wp-image-1384128\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/04\/Screenshot-2022-04-07-at-4.45.38-PM-796x468.png\" alt=\"Yeah, good luck remembering this shit\" width=\"796\" height=\"468\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/04\/Screenshot-2022-04-07-at-4.45.38-PM-796x468.png 796w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/04\/Screenshot-2022-04-07-at-4.45.38-PM-280x165.png 280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/04\/Screenshot-2022-04-07-at-4.45.38-PM-229x135.png 229w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/04\/Screenshot-2022-04-07-at-4.45.38-PM-459x270.png 459w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/04\/Screenshot-2022-04-07-at-4.45.38-PM.png 1074w\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<p>Jeffrey Ravencraft, the President and COO of USB-IF, said even he doesn\u2019t remember all these figures by heart.<\/p>\n<p>The organization is trying to solve all this complexity with the new USB4 standard, which has only two marked data speeds: 20Gbits\/sec and 40Gbits\/sec.<\/p>\n<p>But there aren\u2019t many USB4 supported cables or devices around yet. Plus, it\u2019s the only protocol to be exclusively compatible with a USB-C connector.<\/p>\n<p>The big idea is that by bundling the goodness of one connector and all legacy standards, USB 4 is going to get you blazing-fast data speeds, great charging capabilities, and audio and video streaming to boot.<\/p>\n<p>But the implementation and execution are not that simple. We\u2019ll talk about that in a bit.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Charging\"><\/span><strong>Charging<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>USB-IF publishes specifications for the USB-PD (Power Delivery) charging standard, used by the likes of Apple, Google, and Samsung for their devices. This specification outlines the power limits and design elements for charging, guiding companies to design devices in a way they\u2019d safely implement fast charging capabilities.<\/p>\n<p>The logo is pretty simple (as you can see in the screenshot below), it\u2019s just the artwork with a maximum power transfer number in watts. But you might not have come across it before on compatible devices, chargers, and cables that promise quick charging.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"post-image post-mediaBleed aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1384129 js-lazy\" alt=\"This is a very simple logo, but you'll hardly find it on product packaging. \" width=\"782\" height=\"362\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 782px) 100vw, 782px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/04\/Screenshot-2022-04-07-at-4.47.49-PM.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/04\/Screenshot-2022-04-07-at-4.47.49-PM.png 782w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/04\/Screenshot-2022-04-07-at-4.47.49-PM-280x130.png 280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/04\/Screenshot-2022-04-07-at-4.47.49-PM-270x125.png 270w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/04\/Screenshot-2022-04-07-at-4.47.49-PM-540x250.png 540w\"\/><figcaption><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"#\" data-url=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Feditorial.thenextweb.com%2Fplugged%2F2022%2F04%2F08%2Fusb-c-complexity-usb-if-logo-standards-analysis%2F&amp;via=thenextweb&amp;related=thenextweb&amp;text=Check out this picture on: This is a very simple logo, but you\u2019ll hardly find it on product packaging.\" data-title=\"Share This is a very simple logo, but you\u2019ll hardly find it on product packaging. on Twitter\" data-width=\"685\" data-height=\"500\" class=\"post-image-share popitup\" title=\"Share This is a very simple logo, but you\u2019ll hardly find it on product packaging. on Twitter\"><i class=\"icon icon--inline icon--twitter--dark\"\/><\/a>This is a very simple logo, but you\u2019ll hardly find it on product packaging.<\/figcaption><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1384129\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/04\/Screenshot-2022-04-07-at-4.47.49-PM.png\" alt=\"This is a very simple logo, but you'll hardly find it on product packaging. \" width=\"782\" height=\"362\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/04\/Screenshot-2022-04-07-at-4.47.49-PM.png 782w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/04\/Screenshot-2022-04-07-at-4.47.49-PM-280x130.png 280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/04\/Screenshot-2022-04-07-at-4.47.49-PM-270x125.png 270w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/04\/Screenshot-2022-04-07-at-4.47.49-PM-540x250.png 540w\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<p>You have to remember that not every device manufacturer follows this standard, because they might want to implement their own thing. There are a lot of other quick charging standards: Qualcomm Quick Charging, Oppo SuperVooc charging, OnePlus Warp charging, and Vivo Flash charging in the world of smartphones, for example.<\/p>\n<p>Some of them use proprietary cables that look like any other USB-C cable; the average consumer might not be able to tell the difference. So if you used a \u2018mismatched\u2019 cable with a charger, your device will charge, but at a much lower speed than marketed. Bummer.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_ideology_clash_that_is_harmful_for_consumers\"><\/span><strong>The ideology clash that is harmful for consumers<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Now that we\u2019ve gone through the labyrinth of version numbers, it\u2019s easy to understand why USB-IF is promoting simple logos that would display data power and speed.<\/p>\n<p>Ravencraft said that as per its conventions, the organization wants to make it easy for common people to understand USB standards.<\/p>\n<blockquote wp_automatic_readability=\"6\"><p>My brother is a trucker living in midwest Ohio. He doesn\u2019t understand gadgetry and he doesn\u2019t care. That\u2019s the consumer we are aiming to educate with our new logo schemes.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>It seems simple enough, right? Just include these damn logos in your product packaging. But who will enforce this?<\/p>\n<p>The reality is USB-IF is just an advising organization; it\u2019s good for manufacturers to be a part of it, but not a necessity for them to make USB-powered products. The body isn\u2019t in any position to force hardware brands to use their logos on USB devices and peripherals.<\/p>\n<p>Organizations can become <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.usb.org\/members\">USB-IF members<\/a> for a nominal annual fee of $5,000. One of the biggest benefits of joining is that you might have a say in the next big standard change.<\/p>\n<p>Apart from maintaining standards, USB-IF certifies cables and peripherals. For members, it\u2019s free, and non-members can get their products through approved labs. When it comes to cables, all companies have to send their products to recognized labs to get certified before branding their devices as USB-IF approved.<\/p>\n<p>The biggest problem here is that as a company you can implement USB stuff without getting this certification, because the spec of the standard is open.<\/p>\n<p>And even if you get the certification, you\u2019re not forced to use the logo. There\u2019s also <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.usb.org\/products\">a search page for USB-IF certified products<\/a>, but not many people might be going visit that every time before buying a product.<\/p>\n<p>Martin Worth, director of innovation and product development at hardware accessories maker Belkin, said, \u201cUSB-C supported peripherals have certainly increased. But having one connector doesn\u2019t mean cables are similar.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>He said his advice to consumers would be to buy USB-IF certified cables. However, like I just talked about, figuring out exactly which cable to buy is still difficult. An average user has no simple way of telling what that device or cable they\u2019re going to buy is capable of.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"post-image post-mediaBleed aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1384183 js-lazy\" alt=\"Belkin said it uses USB-IF approved logos on all its packaging. \" width=\"451\" height=\"800\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 451px) 100vw, 451px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/04\/image002.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/04\/image002.jpg 451w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/04\/image002-118x210.jpg 118w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/04\/image002-76x135.jpg 76w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/04\/image002-152x270.jpg 152w\"\/><figcaption><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"#\" data-url=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Feditorial.thenextweb.com%2Fplugged%2F2022%2F04%2F08%2Fusb-c-complexity-usb-if-logo-standards-analysis%2F&amp;via=thenextweb&amp;related=thenextweb&amp;text=Check out this picture on: Belkin said it uses USB-IF approved logos on all its packaging.\" data-title=\"Share Belkin said it uses USB-IF approved logos on all its packaging. on Twitter\" data-width=\"685\" data-height=\"500\" class=\"post-image-share popitup\" title=\"Share Belkin said it uses USB-IF approved logos on all its packaging. on Twitter\"><i class=\"icon icon--inline icon--twitter--dark\"\/><\/a>Belkin said it uses USB-IF approved logos on all its packaging.<\/figcaption><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1384183\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/04\/image002.jpg\" alt=\"Belkin said it uses USB-IF approved logos on all its packaging. \" width=\"451\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/04\/image002.jpg 451w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/04\/image002-118x210.jpg 118w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/04\/image002-76x135.jpg 76w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/04\/image002-152x270.jpg 152w\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<p>If you\u2019re pulling your hair out by now, I don\u2019t blame you. But things might get better.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_the_future_look_like\"><\/span><strong>What does the future look like?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>With the new USB 4 standard, USB-IF has been trying to roll a lot of things into one standard. For instance, it just uses USB-C connectors, it\u2019s backward compatible \u2014 that means it\u2019ll work with devices having USB 2.0 and USB 3.2 ports \u2014 and it also includes standards like Thunderbolt 3.0.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s important to note that while USB 4 has been around for a few years, it was only last year when we started seeing gadgets supporting that,\u201d Worth said. So it\u2019ll take a few more years to see a large chunk of the peripherals and gadget industry switching to that standard.<\/p>\n<p>The prospect of USB 4 looks great. It\u2019s like a supercable that does all the things. The problem of logo vs. specification still stands, though. And all USB 4 cables might not have all capabilities that are listed under the standard. So good luck going through various cable specifications with a magnifying glass.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"post-image post-mediaBleed aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-featured_img wp-image-1384131 js-lazy\" alt=\"USB-IF hopes that this logo scheme becomes a norm in products\" width=\"796\" height=\"448\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 796px) 100vw, 796px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/04\/NewUSBImage_for_PR_FINAL_v21-800x450-1-796x448.jpeg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/04\/NewUSBImage_for_PR_FINAL_v21-800x450-1-796x448.jpeg 796w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/04\/NewUSBImage_for_PR_FINAL_v21-800x450-1-280x158.jpeg 280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/04\/NewUSBImage_for_PR_FINAL_v21-800x450-1-240x135.jpeg 240w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/04\/NewUSBImage_for_PR_FINAL_v21-800x450-1-480x270.jpeg 480w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/04\/NewUSBImage_for_PR_FINAL_v21-800x450-1.jpeg 800w\"\/><figcaption><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"#\" data-url=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Feditorial.thenextweb.com%2Fplugged%2F2022%2F04%2F08%2Fusb-c-complexity-usb-if-logo-standards-analysis%2F&amp;via=thenextweb&amp;related=thenextweb&amp;text=Check out this picture on: USB-IF hopes that this logo scheme becomes a norm for product labeling.\" data-title=\"Share USB-IF hopes that this logo scheme becomes a norm for product labeling. on Twitter\" data-width=\"685\" data-height=\"500\" class=\"post-image-share popitup\" title=\"Share USB-IF hopes that this logo scheme becomes a norm for product labeling. on Twitter\"><i class=\"icon icon--inline icon--twitter--dark\"\/><\/a>USB-IF hopes that this logo scheme becomes a norm for product labeling.<\/figcaption><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-featured_img wp-image-1384131\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/04\/NewUSBImage_for_PR_FINAL_v21-800x450-1-796x448.jpeg\" alt=\"USB-IF hopes that this logo scheme becomes a norm in products\" width=\"796\" height=\"448\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/04\/NewUSBImage_for_PR_FINAL_v21-800x450-1-796x448.jpeg 796w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/04\/NewUSBImage_for_PR_FINAL_v21-800x450-1-280x158.jpeg 280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/04\/NewUSBImage_for_PR_FINAL_v21-800x450-1-240x135.jpeg 240w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/04\/NewUSBImage_for_PR_FINAL_v21-800x450-1-480x270.jpeg 480w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/04\/NewUSBImage_for_PR_FINAL_v21-800x450-1.jpeg 800w\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<p>Despite all this, USB-IF is sticking with its logo-first methodology.<\/p>\n<p>Ravencraft said that in the end, they want to have five types of cables that display two important things: data transfer rate and maximum power it can carry.<\/p>\n<p>So as per current specification there will be five types of USB-C to C cables: USB 2.0 (480 Mbits\/sec), 5Gbits\/sec, 10Gbits\/sec, 20Gbits\/sec, and 40Gbits\/sec. All of these cables will also have markings indicating their power rating.<\/p>\n<p>This sounds great in theory, but how does the organization plan to execute this? Well, for starters, it has included a mandatory clause of USB-C labeling for future products that go through USB-IF certification.<\/p>\n<p>However, since you don\u2019t really need the organization\u2019s approval to make USB stuff, we will end up with a lot of unmarked cables. That doesn\u2019t sound good.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\" wp_automatic_readability=\"9.5692307692308\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">The ports are unified but you still need different cables for different devices. My keyboard has usb-c port but doesnt work when plugged to usb-c computer for example. I can&#8217;t see any benefit but confusion since it is now impossible to know which cable does what.<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Burak Tamt*rk #StopErdogan (@buraktamturk) <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/buraktamturk\/status\/1505934865635721221?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 21, 2022<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\" wp_automatic_readability=\"9.4573643410853\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">You mean USB-C with USB 2.0 speeds or USB-C with USB 3.1 Gen 1? Or USB-C that supports USB 3.1 Gen? Or maybe the Thunderbolt 4 USB-C? USB-C that supports video signal or USB-C that\u2019s for power only?\u2026<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Alex @ Geek\u2019s Table (@geekstable) <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/geekstable\/status\/1504018380432498691?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 16, 2022<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>These tweets above capture my frustration with USB-C perfectly. Yes, it\u2019s a port that works and makes things slightly easy. But it also puts a lot of pressure on the user to educate themselves and dodge all marketing bullshit to get the product they deserve. It should be much simpler than that.\n                        <\/p><\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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