Identifying USB 3.0 Devices - NCOS-USB-3-0-Interference/Identifying-USB-3.0-Devices

Resolving USB 3.0 Interference
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USB 3.0 is also called SuperSpeed USB. Use the following to differentiate USB 3.0 ports from other USB ports and hardware manufacturers.

  • Visually inspect the USB port and look for the following:

    • SuperSpeed Logo – image1.jpeg.

    • Port Color – USB 3.0 ports are often blue to distinguish them from USB 2.0 ports.

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    • Pinout – USB 3.0 ports have a different pinout than USB 2.0 ports.

      Figure 1. High-Speed USB 2.0 A Plug Pinout
      High-Speed USB 2.0 A Plug Pinout

      Figure 2. SuperSpeed Standard A Plug Pinout
      SuperSpeed Standard A Plug Pinout