In a recent announcement, USB 3.0 Promoter Group has revealed that the specifications of the next-generation USB cables and connectors have been finalized. The new USB has been dubbed USB Type-C; and it is now ready to hit production.

According to the details shared by the USB 3.0 Promoter Group, the finalized specifications of USB Type-C have been sent over to the USB Implementers Forum. The Forum will oversee the establishment of a compliance and certification program for USB Type-C; thereby ensuring that the next-generation USB cables and connectors will work seamlessly with future devices.

The new USB Type-C cables and connectors are noteworthy because of a few reasons. USB Type-C is much slimmer than the existing USB connectors, and will thus enable the creation of slimmer devices. Moreover, USB Type-C will also have the ability to work with multiple devices, like laptops, tablets, and smartphones.

Furthermore, a new feature which will add an extra convenience to the USB Type-C connector is that it will be 'reversible.' Unlike the current USB connectors, USB Type-C will not have any "wrong way" to plug in a USB Type-C cable, because both sides of the connector will work.

About the USB Type-C connector, USB 3.0 Promoter Group's Chairman Brad Saunders said: "Interest in the USB Type-C connector has not only been global, but cross-industry as well. Representatives from the PC, mobile, automotive and IoT industries have been knocking down our door anticipating this new standard."