Over recent years, Apple has steadily reduced the number of ports in the MacBook. At the 13-inch MacBook Pro, released in 2012, there were eight, while the thin MacBook Air sample 2015 with 11-inch screen - for four. The new MacBook models there are only two: the 3.5 mm audio jack and versatile USB Type-C, an employee at the same time for charging, data transfer and connect monitors.
On Tuesday, the US Patent and Trademark Office has issued US patent for Apple "connector with external contacts", which is easily recognized connector USB Type-C.Application under the number 8984188 was filed in July 2013.
The document describes a miniature connector, not sensitive to orientation. As conceived by the inventors, it can be used for input and output of various signals, replacing the existing connectors for the same purpose. In particular, the application states that it may be used to transmit data of various types, including HDMI, USB, audio and video.
A key feature of the connector pin layout is symmetrical on both sides, ensuring the inclusion of any side up.
USB Type-C has many advantages. Besides the fact that it is balanced and it is still a two-way: on both sides use the same connectors, allowing you to connect it to the device either end. Second, the size of USB Type-C is very close to the Lightning in the iPhone and iPad.Compactness allows use plug in devices of any type: Third, USB-C compatible with standard USB 3.1 2nd generation, which means that the data rate on it can be very high - up to 10 gigabits per second (~ 1.25 GB per second).
Finally, USB-C - is a universal connector. It can be used for almost anything: to connect the "flash drives", monitors, external hard drives and other peripherals for charging, as well as for the transmission of video and other multimedia content.