Say goodbye to power cords with USB 3.0 update
Intel has revealed that an upcoming update to USB 3.0 SuperSpeed that not only increases the throughput available through the interface, but also the power output. This means that you'll be able to transfer data to your USB 3.0 devices at an increased rate, as well as potentially power a range of items without the need for a dedicated power cord.
The USB 3.0 SuperSpeed specifications boost will up the power delivery to 100 watts, from just 10 watts, through delivering a maximum of 20 volts at 5 amps. A range of different power profiles will be available, some that appear to be designed with laptop charging in mind, such as the 60W (20V at 3A) profile. As well as the higher-power profiles, the standard 10W profile (5V at 2A, perfect for smartphone charging) will still remain.
