The USB 3.1 Type C port is quickly being adopted by the largest manufacturers of modern electronic and computing devices. The state-of-the-art USB 3.1 profile offers a maximum data transfer rate of 10Gbps and bidirectional power charging, meaning the USB Type C port is capable of both sending and receiving power from connected devices. The USB Type C connector is reversible so, unlike USB Type A, you won't have to deal with turning your cable over multiple times while plugging it in. USB 3.1 Type C is backwards compatible with USB 2.0 specifications, allowing you to transfer data to and from your older devices