In a USB function – an embedded device with a USB interface – there is a USB peripheral controller chip. As shown in Figure 2, this chip has two key functions: it interfaces to the USB system ...

USB has been around for decades, and the sheer number of USB and Thunderbolt versions in 2025 can be bewildering. Here's what you need to know about USB 3, USB 4, Thunderbolt 3, Thunderbolt 4, and ...

GCT has created a USB 3.0 Type A socket rated at 20,000 mating cycles – exceeding the standard value of 1,500 cycles minimum, and the ‘high-durability’ class spec of 5,000 cycles. “When designing ...

The Best USB and USB-C Hubs Need some extra ports for your peripherals? With these top USB hubs, you can add up to 13 additional connectors to your laptop, including Ethernet, USB 2.0, USB 3.0, USB-C, ...

USB-C and Thunderbolt 3 are no longer new technology. But the similarities and differences can still wind up confusing even long-time users of the Mac. Where this tends to manifest itself these days ...