How to Check Compatibility for USB 3.0

Every time a new technology comes there is much expectation of it . Sometimes , sometimes expectations are not met. When transferring data from your laptop to your USB , how many times have you wished you would transfer faster . USB 3.0 claims to have solved this problem. Supposed to have SuperSpeed ​​(4.8 GBPs) . When each version USB creators claim that this particular version is released faster . And so it is with USB3.0 . But in the case of USB 3.0 seem to have delivered.

It also uses less energy. So if the device is in an idle state , then the device does not drain power . USB 3.0 is backward compatible which means that if you have a USB 2.0 port on your USB 3.0 will work as well as a USB 2.0 on that port. It also means you can connect USB 2.0 on a USB 3.0 port, but the performance will be that of USB 2.0. Unlike its predecessor USB 3.0 is bidirectional which means you can read and write data simultaneously .

If you need the USB 3.0 to really work , then you need a new cable and new host adapter at least. The USB 3.0 cable is different from the other USB cables. Using more wires to one thing and therefore the cable tends to be thicker . Another thing is that usually has a blue insert . The connector of the computer has the SS symbol on it . Even the connector used in the end of the device is different from the other . You can also give more power to the connected device ( 900mA ) .

The problem with USB3.0 compatibility is that when it was released only very few devices have the ability to use their potential. So the previous version of the desktops , laptops, etc do not have USB 3.0 specification . For example , if you are using a computer with Windows 7, then chances are you will not get support . But , do not worry as there is a solution to solve this problem.  You have to download and install the Windows drives from net. If you are using Windows 8, then you should not have a problem as USB 3.0 is compatible with it.

Assuming you are using Windows 8 here are some ways you can make sure your device supports USB 3.0 is not only compatible , but that works to your specifications

• Check the cable to see if it is appropriate.
• In the device manager check the device information. Windows should have listed the driver as USB3 host controller. Open Device Manager , find the controller under Universal Bus Driver . If you see a "USB 3.0 Extensible Host Controller description, then it is sure that windows recognized the driver as a USB3.0.
• Make sure the USB 3.0 Hub that is connected to your device appears correctly in the device manager . Sometimes windows can report unsupported hubs as functional and nonfunctional make your device
• Make sure your firmware is updated regularly from the manufacturer's site . The same goes for the driver and your system BIOS .

For Mac device steps are similar 

There are several programs available in the market that can help in controlling the compatibility of USB 3.0. As you check the compatibility of USB 3.0 USB 3.1 is on the horizon with twice the capacity of USB 3.0.