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== USB-C ==The USB Type-C replaces USB Micro (MicroUSB) which was the most popular connector for non-Apple mobile devices and accessories made between 2008 and 2016. Now these devices will be uses the new ovaloid connector which unlike MicroUSB, can be connected either way (there is no upside down). Android and Windows mobile devices made after 2015 will use USB-C which gives us yet another connector type to further confuse consumers. Since USB-C is a very small connector, some individuals may not note the subtle difference in shape and attempt using MicroUSB a charger which will not insert into the device. USB 3.1 Type-C cables offer a transfer rate of 10Gbps, which is double the transfer speed of USB 3.0 (5 Gbps). Additionally, these cables will offer 20 volts and 5 amps of power, compared with the 5 volts and 1.8 amps of its predecessor. == Other proprietary connectors ===== 30-pin Apple ===The old very wide and thin connector from the iPod and other Apple devices used between 2003 and 2012.=== Lightning ===Apple has always marched to the beat of a different drum despite creating more consumer confusion. Their lightning connector has prominent gold lines on either side of its slim plug, and it can be inserted either way up. == illustrations == Common USB Connectors [[File:USBConnectorsCommon2.png]] Compare New Connectors [[Image:usb-c_micro_lightning.gif]] == Related Information == === Motorola Cell Phone Unauthorized Charger === You connect your Motorola Razor to a phone charger with the miniUSB connector. Instead of charging, you get the [[Motorola Cell Phone Unauthorized Charger Message]]. === New USB 3.0 Interface === The [[USB 3.0 Interface]] has backward compatibility with USB 2.0; you need a new cable and new host adapter. The USB 3.0 connector has a front row of four pins for the USB 1.x/2.0 backwards compatibility, and a second row of five pins for the new USB 3.0 connectivity. ==Related==*[[Micro USB Charger Compatibility]]*[[USB Connector Types]]*[[USB 3.0 Interface]]*[[Sony Playstation 3]]