USB Standard

USB 3.0

USB 3.0 introduced 5 Gbps SuperSpeed USB and was later incorporated into the USB 3.2 family.

Characteristics · Articles

Related: USB 2.0 · USB 3.1 · USB 3.2

Characteristics

Maximum data rate introduced5 Gbps
Historical nameSuperSpeed USB
Current 3.x relationshipThe USB 3.2 specification absorbs the earlier USB 3.0 specification
Common connectorsSuperSpeed USB-A, USB-B, Micro-B, and later USB-C implementations
USB 2.0 compatibilitySupported where the connected hardware and cabling provide the required legacy path
Current statusHistorical revision; 5 Gbps USB remains current within USB 3.2

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