The physical
USB-
C connector isn't backwards compatible, but the underlying
USB standard is. You
can't plug older
USB devices into a modern, tiny
USB-
C port, nor
can you
connect a
USB-
C connector into an older, larger
USB port.
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With USB-A, things were relatively simple: basically anything you could plug in would work. That's not quite how USB-C is: adapters and cables may or may not work, depending on what features your device offers. And most of the cables on the market support USB 2.0 rather than USB 3.0 or 3.1.Jun 20, 2018
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USB-C cables are also used to transfer power \u2014 they're commonly used to charge portable devices, smartphones, laptops, and even security cameras. A standard USB-C connector can provide 2.5 watts of power, which is the same as most USB-A connectors.Oct 13, 2020
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The Belkin USB-A to USB-C Charge Cable lets you charge your USB-C device as well as sync your photos, music and data to your existing laptop. Experience up to 10 Gbps transfer rates, up to 20X faster than USB 2.0 (480Mbps), 12x faster than FireWire 800, and 2X faster than USB 3.0 (5Gbps).
