USB3.1 (also called Gen.2) brings many improvements to the previous standard USB3.0 (Gen.1). The most noticeable is the new Type-C connector which is much smaller than the previous standard connectors it is also reversible.N/AN/A<b>Alternative Mode</b>N/AThe new Type-C Alternative Mode allows the USB cable to carry different types of signal including native DisplayPort capable of 4k resolution video.N/AN/A<b>USB Power Delivery v2.0</b>N/AThe USB3C-901 supports up to 20V / 3A (60W) of power. The new improved power delivery allows you to charge not only small mobiles devices such as mobile phones and tablets but also laptops.N/AN/A<b>Reversible Connector</b>N/AThe new USB Type-C connector is smaller than most of the previous USB connectors. (Micro B is the exception.) It is also symmetrical; this allows you to plug the connector in either way up.