Is the VESA USB 3.1 Type-C connector (Fig. 1) the one connector that will rule them all? It may very well be the only connector on host devices like smartphones, tablets, and laptops in the future, with its ability to handle a range of interfaces beyond USB 3.1. It’s also reversible (see “USB 3.1 Type C Connector Is Reversible”) and can carry more power. Of course, with signals running at 10 Gb/s, the USB connection can be a challenge to test (see “Why Is the USB Type C Connector So Testy?”)...
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