USB 3.2 Type-C announced

The USB 3.0 Promoter Group yesterday announced the USB 3.2 update for USB Type-C, an incremental update that doubles data rates up to 20Gbps, in a press release.

Speaking about the update, Roanne Sones, General Manager, Strategy and Ecosystem for Windows and Devices, Microsoft said:

‘With increased performance and seamless compatibility, the new USB 3.2 specification brings even more speed and bandwidth benefits to new USB 3.2 devices, while remaining compatible with USB 3.0 and earlier devices.’

The formal release of the USB 3.2 specification is scheduled for September.