Items tagged with usb-if

by Paul Lilly - Wed, May 26, 2021

USB-C Type 2.1 Standard Delivers Up To 240W For Performance Laptops

Say goodbye to proprietary power connectors forever, folks! Okay, not really. However, the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) just took a big step in that direction by massively upgrading the USB-C specification (version 2.1) to accommodate up to 240W of power. That is more than double the previous spec, which allowed... Read more...

by Brandon Hill - Wed, Jan 02, 2019

USB-C Authentication Protocol Launched To Protect Devices From Hardware Hacks With Crypto Security

The USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) has announced a new authentication standard that can be implemented for USB-C devices and complimenting chargers. USB-C Authentication, as it’s called, uses 128-bit “cryptographic-based authentication” to help mitigate potential security intrusions from USB thumb drives and chargers... Read more...

by Rob Williams - Thu, Sep 29, 2016

USB-IF Announces USB Audio Over USB Type-C Standard For Digital Audio

Are you miffed that the latest iPhone doesn't have a dedicated 1/8" audio jack? Well, Apple likely won't be alone, as other smartphone OEMs may be looking to ditch the venerable headphone jack in order to take advantage of audio over USB-C. This week, the USB-IF (Implementers Forum) announced "USB Audio over USB... Read more...

by Brandon Hill - Wed, Apr 13, 2016

USB-C Authentication Program Stops Shoddy Cables From Frying Your Smartphones And Laptops

If you’ve been bitten by crappy USB-C cables over the past year (and there are plenty of them out there circulating in the wild), help is on the way. Amazon made a credible first step by banning USB-C cables that aren’t compliant with specifications issued by the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF). Now, the USB-IF is... Read more...