What is USB 3.0 the SuperSpeed USB
Do you wonder why some USB ports are blue? USB stands for Universal Serial Bus and is the industry standard for the cable and connectors used in computers, peripherals and other computer devices. USB 3.0 became available in November, 2008, it is now standard across most electronic devices. Recognised by it’s blue colour or the SS (SuperSpeed) logo near the USB port, these ports help transfer data and power at high speeds. USB3.0 take transfer speeds from around 480 Mbps to a super-fast 4.8 Gbps, hence the name “SuperSpeed” USB. “SuperSpeed” indicate the USB 3.0 superiority over USB 2.0, which is known as Hi-Speed. Check those promotional USB sticks in your drawer to find out if they are USB 3.0 or USB 2.0. When Did a USB 3.0 Supported Device Become The Standard? Buffalo Technology, a Japanese computer peripherals firm, was the first to ship USB 3.0 products to consumers in 2009. While it took Microsoft three more years to provide built-in support for USB 3.0 via Window...