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Any improvements compared to older specced 2.0 and 1.1? Or are we just talking about the same thing really?
Brendan
Brendan
Originally Posted by cyberspyder /img/forum/go_quote.gif Any improvements compared to older specced 2.0 and 1.1? Or are we just talking about the same thing really? Brendan |
To accommodate the additional pins for SuperSpeed mode, the physical form factors for USB 3.0 plugs and receptacles have been modified from those used in previous versions. Standard-A cables have extended heads where the SuperSpeed connectors extend beyond and slightly above the legacy connectors. Similarly, the Standard-A receptacle is deeper to accept these new connectors. On the other end, the SuperSpeed Standard-B connectors are placed on top of the existing form factor. A legacy standard A-to-B cable will work as designed and will never contact any of the SuperSpeed connectors, ensuring backward compatibility. However, SuperSpeed USB cables, with their extended plugs, will not fit into legacy receptacles. |
Originally Posted by lwells /img/forum/go_quote.gif I suspect that they might actually be a bit noisier since they have simultaneous bi-directional communication and the extra voltage. |
Originally Posted by FallenAngel /img/forum/go_quote.gif USB has faster "bursts" than FireWire, but sustained, FireWire is faster. As for "related to audio", the USB receivers in DACs generally use USB 1.1 drivers anyway. |