Which one is better to use, the Type-C interface or the MicroUSB interface for mobile phone data cables?

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Which one is better to use, the Type-C interface or the MicroUSB interface for mobile phone data cables? [Copy link]

Abstract: Remember before 2010, there were still big differences in the models of USB data cables of various mobile phone brands, so the data cables of different mobile phone manufacturers were not universal. It was not until 2014 and 2015 that most Android phones used the same data interface, which made it more convenient and quick to cross-use data cables between mobile phones. Whenever the phone is running out of power, we will think of looking for a USB data cable to connect and charge. This mobile phone charging data cable also distinguishes between Type-C interface and MicroUSB interface, so which of these two interfaces is better to use?

There are three main types of mobile phone charger interfaces: Micro USB interface for Android and Windows phone systems, USB Type C interface, and Lightning interface for IOS system phones. Since Apple's MacBook first adopted the Type-C interface, the outside world has questioned whether Apple's radical use of such a "weird" interface will bring a lot of inconvenience to users? Who knew that within less than a year, Android manufacturers launched devices using the USB Type-C interface, and Apple once again successfully led the development direction of the entire industry.

So, what is the difference between the Type-c interface and the MicroUSB interface of a mobile phone data cable?

First, let’s take a look at the Type-c interface

The Type-C interface, referred to as USB-C, is located at the bottom of the smartphone and is mostly used for charging, data transmission, etc. The biggest feature of the Type-C double-sided pluggable interface is that it supports

The USB interface is double-sided, which officially solves the global problem of "USB can never be plugged in correctly". It can be plugged in either way. It is also a connection interface of the USB 3.1 standard, which has the characteristics of being able to be plugged in either way and having fast transmission speed. Although this interface is designed based on the USB 3.1 standard, not all devices using this interface connection method support the USB 3.1 standard. At the same time, the USB data cable used with it must also be thinner and lighter.

Features of Type-c interface:

1. Thin: 0.83 cm long and 0.26 cm wide. The old USB port is 1.4 cm long and 0.65 cm wide.

2. Supports double-sided insertion of the USB interface, solving the big problem of "USB can never be inserted correctly".

3. Fast charging and transmission speed: the maximum transmission rate is 10Gb per second

Next, take a look at the MicroUSB interface

Micro-USB is the next generation specification of Mini-USB. The definition of Micro series includes Micro-B series slots used by standard devices; Micro-AB slots used by OTG devices; Micro-A and Micro-B plugs, as well as cables. The uniqueness of Micro series is that they include stainless steel shells, which can be plugged and unplugged thousands of times without problems. MicroUSB interface is a portable version of USB 2.0 standard, designed to prevent blind plugging, can only be inserted from one side, supports OTG function, and is compatible with USB1.1 and USB 2.0.

Features of MicroUSB interface:

1. Portable: The interface is smaller and saves space.

2. It has a plug-in life and strength of up to 10,000 times, and a blind plug structure design.

3. Support the current USB OTG function: can provide charging and data transmission at the same time

So, which interface is better to use, the Type-C interface of the mobile phone data cable or the MicroUSB interface?

The Type-C interface standard began to be recognized in 2015. In 2015, Apple used the Type-C interface on the MacBook. In 2016, the Type-C interface became popular, and major flagship mobile phones began to be equipped with the Type-C interface, abandoning the commonly used MicroUSB interface.

In terms of appearance, micro USB is narrower than Type-C, but has a stronger sense of heaviness. Although Type-C is wider, it appears to be thinner and lighter.

In terms of direction design, the Type-C interface has no positive and negative directions and can be plugged in either way. The micro USB has positive and negative directions, and plugging it in the wrong way will not only affect the cable plug itself, but also easily damage the phone interface.

In terms of transmission speed, the micro USB specification limits the maximum voltage output, which has limitations on charging technology. The Type-C interface solves the problem of port voltage limitation, and the maximum output power is greatly increased. The charging speed is improved.

Many people found that the Type-C interface is so easy to use when they used it for the first time! It can be plugged in from both sides for charging, which is very convenient; the Type-C interface supports USB3.1 and the data transmission speed can reach up to 10Gbps; it can transmit audio and video signals and expand to a variety of audio and video output interfaces, such as HDMI/DVI/VGA interfaces, etc., which is more playable! What do you think?

dcexpert

Type-C is really good

人去搂空

Learned it!

chunyang

The biggest problem with the Type C interface is that it is prone to poor contact. This is because the interface does not have a locking structure to accommodate reversible plug-in compatibility. In situations where there is vibration or cable movement, the incidence of poor contact is much higher than that of the Micro USB interface.

振华时代

The TYPE-C interface is more suitable for mobile phone connections and applications.