USB 3.0 is a third generation USB technology, which brings several advantages over its predecessor USB 2.0. Because USB 3.0 is 5 Gbps, ten times faster than USB 2.0 at 480 Mbps, it can transfer a 25 Gb HD movie which takes about fourteen minutes with USB 2.0 in only 70 seconds. Increased bandwidth also enables new applications. For example, 5 Gbps provides enough bandwidth to stream HD video without the need for compression. This enables a new class of pixels accurate video cameras providing better image quality in industrial and consumer applications. USB 3.0 is 3x more power efficient than USB 2.0, and consumes only 1/3 of the average power when transferring the same amount of data versus USB 2.0. With a new Link Power Management (LPM) feature, which provides four new power states to allow aggressive power reduction of inactive USB devices, more power can be saved at the system level. A key advantage of USB versus other connectivity technologies is its ability to carry both data and power. USB 3.0 improves the power delivery capability to 4.5 W which is 80% more than USB 2.0 at 2.5 W. This increase in power delivery means more USB devices can be powered by the USB cable alone, eliminating the need for separate power adapter. Most importantly, more portable electronic devices are using USB for battery recharging. USB 3.0 provides 1.8x more power, delivered over the cable which means less charging time vs. USB 2.0. Every new PC features USB 3.0 as a standard. Several smart phones started shipping with USB 3.0 in 2013. Televisions, tablets, and many other devices are expected to follow. The proliferation of USB 3.0 is now reaching an inflection point; more than a thousand USB 3.0 certified products are already shipping in volume. USB 3.0 provides compelling consumer benefits and the technology is assured and has been widely adopted.