The many functions of the Type-C interface

What is the Type-C interface?




USB Type-C, abbreviated as Type-C, is a hardware interface specification for Universal Serial Bus (USB). Applications on mobile phones are called Type-C interfaces, while applications on computers are mostly referred to as USB-C interfaces. In 2015, after the application of Apple's Mac Book, it quickly seized the market in just a few years and was widely used in electronic devices such as smartphones, laptops, and mobile power supplies.




With fierce competition from major mobile phone manufacturers, the Type-C interface has clearly become a standard feature in mobile phone interfaces and is deeply loved by users. However, many users only know that the Type-C interface can be inserted and charged freely, without realizing that it also has many hidden operations and powerful functions. Don't worry, Xiaoyi will take you to play Type-c~

Several advantages of Type-C interface




1. Insert on both sides




This is a well-known advantage, and the elliptical interface design of Type-C frees everyone from the embarrassment of not being able to plug in Micro USB trapezoidal interfaces in the past.




2. The socket is lighter and thinner




The size of the Type-C interface socket end is approximately 8.3mm x 2.5mm with a slim design, making it more lightweight.




3. Can be charged in both directions




The Type-C interface supports the USB PD protocol (i.e. Power Transfer Protocol), which can achieve higher voltage and current, deliver up to 100 watts of power, and freely change the direction of power transmission. Therefore, Type-C can achieve fast charging and bidirectional charging. For example, users can not only charge their mobile devices with their laptops, but also use other devices or mobile power sources to charge their laptops.




4. Faster charging and transmission speed




The data transmission speed reaches 10Gbit/s, which is also the standard for USB 3.1. Supporting the USB-PD power supply standard, the power supply can reach up to 100 watts, and both transmission speed and charging speed have been greatly improved.




The Type-c interface has many uses, have you obtained all of these functions




Function 1: External USB device




Watching movies without taking up memory, and even eating chicken with a keyboard. Have you ever experienced the dilemma of your phone running out of memory and unable to download movies while watching on the go? Don't worry, most phones with Type-C interfaces can connect to a USB drive through the docking station, download movies to the USB drive and connect to your phone to watch them directly without taking up any memory space on your phone. Mobile phone chicken eating operation too scumbag, teammate? You can also connect a mouse and keyboard through the docking station, and operate from 6 to fly.




Function 2: Mobile screen projection




By using the Type-C to HDMI adapter, mobile phone screen mirroring can be achieved, providing a more enjoyable viewing experience and making screen mirroring and office work more convenient.




The Type-C interface can support video and audio output. If your phone supports screen mirroring, plug the Type-C interface into your phone and the HDMI interface into your TV. After connecting, your phone will automatically pop up a prompt. Select 【 Computer Mode 】 to synchronize your phone's screen with the large screen. If you choose [Mobile Mode], while achieving screen mirroring, the screen and operations on the phone do not interfere with the large screen, so there is no need to worry about sudden incoming calls or information exposure during PPT sharing.




Function 3: Connect to wired network




Is there not enough mobile data available? Did the movie get stuck at the highlight? Is the game being played fiercely and disconnected? At this point, you only need to prepare a network cable adapter to connect your phone to the network cable, solve urgent problems, and make the internet experience smoother. However, it should be noted that this feature is not applicable to all Type-C interface phones, and some phones currently do not support this feature.