The USB was a project that started in the second half of the 90s, as a joint venture between all the major tech manufacturers of the time (Intel, Microsoft, IBM, Compaq, DEC, NEC, and Nortel). The USB port was made to standardize hardware connections to computer devices.
The most noticeable difference from any previous USB, is that the USB-C connection is completely reversible. Meaning, it can be connected to both sides. Furthermore, The USB type C has a smaller input, only 8.2 millimeters wide by 2.6 millimeters thick, just a little wider than a micro USB.
If accompanied by the new USB 3.1 protocol, the USB C-type input offers higher transfer speeds than older inputs — as well as higher power. Last but not least, this new USB-C backward compatible, which means it is also compatible with the old USB 2.0 standard, this is great for hardware manufacturers.
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