SuperSpeed USB 3.0 features and advantages

The SuperSpeed USB 3.0 is the latest Universal Serial Bus (USB) revision.  It has high transfer rates of up to 5 Gbps and has up to 900 mA of power per port with new power management features.  It also has increased maximum bus power with full-duplex data transfers.
 
Features:
  • Up to 10 times faster data transfer than USB 2.0 in optimal conditions
  • Syncs and charges faster with 900 mA per USB 3.0 port and excellent power management for mobile platforms
  • Backward compatible with USB 2.0 and 1.1
  • Has optimized power efficiency
o Consumes only 1/3 of the power from your computer or power supply vs. current USB drives
o No device polling
o Lower active and idle power requirements
  • Future proof as it addresses growth of flash-based products
 
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