BEAVERTON, October 21, 2022 — USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) has just announced the USB4® 2.0 Specification, allowing for USB-C transfers of 80 Gbps. Along with USB4® 2.0, the USB-IF also released USB4 Spec v2.0, USB Power Delivery Release 3.1 v1.6, USB Type-C® Cable, and Connector Specification Release 2.2.
Branding Overview (Photo: USB-IF)
The new update brings new USB logos, with the new USB4 2.0 Branding focusing on transfer rate and power output.
New USB Releases (Photo: USB-IF)
3 Major Characteristics of the New USB 80Gbps Solution
- The solution offers up to 80Gbps transfers through the utilization of a new physical layer architecture based on PAM3 signal encoding, USB Type-C passive cables, and USB Type-C active cables.
- Optionally for certain applications, such as driving high-performance USB4-based displays, the USB Type-C signal interface can be configured asymmetrically to deliver up to 120Gbps in one direction while retaining 40Gbps in the other direction.
- The solution offers updates to data and display protocols for better use of the increase in available bandwidth.
- USB data architecture updates now enable Enhanced SuperSpeed USB data tunneling to exceed 20Gbps.
- Aligns with DisplayPort™ Revision 2.1 and PCI Express® Revision 4.
- Backward compatibility with all previous versions of USB.
Guidelines for identifying certified USB 80Gbps solutions and cables will follow the new unified USB-IF branding and marketing program. As a reminder, USB specification names and technical terminology are not intended for use when describing USB capabilities to end consumers.
For more recent product and technology announcements, please see the USB-IF website: www.usb.org
For more on the USB-IF Certification and branding information, please see: www.usb.org/logo-license
For more information on other USB updates, please see: https://www.usb.org/documents
About the USB-IF
About the USB-IF The non-profit USB Implementers Forum, Inc. was formed to provide a support organization and forum for the advancement and adoption of USB technology as defined in the USB specifications. The USB-IF facilitates the development of high-quality compatible USB devices through its logo and compliance program and promotes the benefits of USB and the quality of products that have passed compliance testing.
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