Faster USB 3.0 Is Coming
by Chris V. Thangham.
A new USB standard, USB 3.0, is reportedly set to hit the market soon and replace the current USB 2.0 standard. USB 3.0 will be ten times faster and will transfer files at a rate of 4.8 Gigabits per second (0.6 GB per second).
Intel and other companies are working on this
new USB 3.0 standard. USB 3.0 will be backwards compatible with existing USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 devices.
Intel said the USB 3.0 specification will be optimized to consume less power and improve protocol efficiency.
The USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) will act as the trade association for USB 3.0 and will release the new standards.
Intel is also working a newer version of a wireless USB (WUSB) format, which will increase speed from its existing WUSB 1.0 from 480 megabits per second, to 1 gigabit per second.
Jeff Ravencraft, Intel's technology strategist, told PC World:
"The digital era requires high-speed performance and reliable connectivity to move the enormous amounts of digital content now present in everyday life. USB 3.0 will meet this challenge while maintaining (USB 2.0's) ease-of-use experience."
If you are downloading files via USB port, you will be able to download them at 10 times current speeds.
Transferring music and videos to iPods and other portable drives will be much faster.
Faster USB 3.0 Is Coming
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