In summary, the USB 3.0 connectors from EDAC, Inc. are fully compliant with the USB 2.0 and 3.0 specifications. The USB 3.0 specification provides a significant leap forward in data transfer speeds, up to 5Gbps signaling rate, and a 10x performance increase over high-speed USB capabilities while maintaining backwards compatibility with USB 2.0 devices. Additionally, the USB 3.0 specification will accommodate next generation peripherals which require more power and improved interaction between devices and the host computer by providing more power when needed and less power when not needed.