USB 3.2 introduced to make USB branding even more confusing
USB 3.2 introduced to make USB branding even more confusing By Scott Adam Gordon The USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) has formally introduced USB 3.2 at MWC 2019 (via Tom’s Hardware ). The upcoming format, which will offer double the current maximum USB data transfer speeds to deliver up to 20GB per second, has brought around a rebrand for USB 3.1 products. USB 3.2 will be known by the technical name USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 seeing as it makes use of two high-speed 10 Gbps channels. It succeeds USB 3.1 Gen 2, which will now be called USB 3.2 Gen 2, while the previous USB 3.1 Gen 1 will be renamed USB 3.2 Gen 1. Editor's Pick What you need to know about USB-C audio Seeing as many 2018 flagships ditched the headphone jack, USB-C headphones became the default alternative to conventional 3.5mm earbuds. If you’re one who isn’t quite ready to embrace all-wireless listening, we’ve got you covered on … It’s a confusing name change, particularly as USB 3.1 Gen 1 also used to be cal