29 October 2024

Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. is pleased to announce that on August 7, 2024, it became the first company^*1 to achieve the USB-IF certification for a USB 80Gbps 240W Type-C one-meter cable with the testing conducted by Allion Labs, Inc. (Allion). This product will be launched in December 2024.

Allion is a third-party certification testing organization accredited by USB Implementers Forum, Inc. (USB-IF)^*2. This USB cable meets the demand for high-speed transmission with the increasing multifunctionality of PCs and peripheral devices, achieving bidirectional communication at speeds of up to 80 Gbps (up to 120 Gbps in -Asymmetric communication), the fastest for a USB cable. It allows data communication at the maximum speed of the connected device as well as simultaneous quick charging. Moreover, the product is equipped with the function to automatically determine the appropriate power supply direction from the connected device.

Features
(1) Bidirectional communication speed capability of 80 Gbps (up to 120 Gbps in asymmetric communication)
This cable realizes the maximum communication speed for a USB cable, automatically assigning the optimal communication direction and speed that the connected device supports. It can smoothly process high-load tasks such as transmitting large data files and high-definition video signals.

(2) Maximum power delivery capability of 5 A/240 W
This cable allows you to charge quickly. You need to plug in this cable; it will provide the needed power to charge the PC or accessory.

(3) Simultaneous Connection to Two 8K Displays or Three 4K Displays^*3
While the conventional USB 40 Gbps cable was limited to connecting up to two 60 Hz 4K displays, this product can simultaneously connect two 60Hz 8K displays or three 144Hz 4K displays.

(4) Universal compatibility
Our cable has backward compatibility with other USB protocol. Also, this cable has compatibility with Thunderbolt™ protocol, so this cable can make cable solution fast and easy.

(5) High durability and flexibility
Our cable has both high reliability and quality, so this cable is very durable, flexible and portable.

Sumitomo Electric will continue to develop innovative products to enrich and enhance your lives, by leveraging its proprietary technology. 



*1 As of October 17, 2024, the Company is the first company worldwide to achieve the USB-IF certification for the 80Gbps 240W Combined Performance and Power Logo with the testing carried out by Allion. The results of the detailed testing for the cable product are available on the USB-IF Integrator List (login required). 
-October 17, Allion Labs, Inc. Press Release
Sumitomo Electric Obtains World’s First Certification for USB 80Gbps 240W Type-C Cable, with Testing by Allion.
https://www.allion.com/news-center/usb80gbpstypec/

*2 USB-IF is a non-profit organization that establishes specifications for USB, a standard for connecting peripheral devices to information devices such as computers.

*3 Normally (i.e., symmetric communication), the speed is 80 Gbps for both transmission and reception. However, connecting from a PC to a monitor (i.e., asymmetric communication) switches the speed to 120 Gbps for transmission and 40 Gbps for reception, respectively.

*4 Thunderbolt™ technology is a high-speed general-purpose data transmission standard jointly developed by Intel Corporation and Apple Inc.

・CERTIFIED USB rogo and USB Type-C are trademarks or registered trademarks of USB Implementers Forum, Inc. in the United States and other countries.

・Thunderbolt is a trademark or registered trademark of Intel Corporation in the United States and other countries.