Is USB-C the Same as Micro USB or USB 3.0?
USB C simply refers to the shape of the 24-pin connector, which can be either a plug or a socket. The connector has more pins than previous USB shapes such as A and mini B, so it can charge devices and transfer data at extremely fast speeds. The main purpose of creating USB C was to eliminate all the various cables and adapters, thus providing a more universal solution for charging and data transfer. As mentioned earlier, USB C refers to the shape of the 24-pin connector. Just because a cable is USB C does not mean that it supports a specific power, transfer speed or protocol. For example, if the cable is USB C, it may be USB 3.1 (fast data transfer), 2.0 (slower data transfer) or some other specification. How is it different from other USB data cables? Backwards compatibility. Most older cables have a host side (USB B) and a device side (Micro B). USB C has a dual role and is reversible. This means that it can transmit power and data in both direc...