The usb 3.2 standard is now official

Last July, the USB 3.2 specification was presented for the first time, a standard that represents an incremental update with higher performance and speed compared to previous versions. While average users won't notice too many changes, PC enthusiasts will surely realize the benefits of this new version.

USB 3.2 is now official and will provide transfer speeds of up to 20 Gbps for compatible devices

Today, the USB 3.2 standard has finally become official after being posted on the USB Implementers forum. It should be remembered that when it was announced in July, this specification was still in the final stages of development, but is now complete.

“The USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF), the support organization for the advancement and adoption of USB technology, today announced the release of the USB 3.2 specification, an incremental update defining multi-lane operation for newcomers. USB 3.2 devices and hosts, ”said USB-IF.

The forum also shared the following features of USB 3.2:

• Dual-channel operation using existing USB Type-C cables Continuous use of existing SuperSpeed ​​USB data transfers and encryption techniques A minor update to improve performance and ensure smooth transitions between single-channel and dual-channel operations.

To take advantage of the new USB 3.2 connectivity, devices must have the necessary ports and cables, in which case speeds of up to 20 gbps can be achieved. PC users will simply have to add a PCIe card to use the new standard, but laptop users are simply left with no choice.

We hope that in 2018 more and more devices will come out with USB 3.2 connectivity by default, which will surely happen, especially in the market for portable devices.