Oehlbach introduces new USB portfolio including USB-C: Twelve different cable types for every application

The versatile and reliable USB standard meets us almost everywhere in digital everyday life. Reason enough for the cable and electronics specialist Oehlbach to introduce twelve new USB cables: The USB Plus (3-star) and USB Evolution (4-star) series offer outstanding processing and transmission quality for all current applications and connections. USB-A, -B, Micro-B and Lightning Connector are available. Future-conscious shoppers should also be especially pleased about the four USB-C cables (generation 3.0 and 3.1) in the new Oehlbach portfolio.

The USB standard has replaced and standardized a number of different connection types in recent years. The everyday use of computers and consumer electronics has become much easier and more flexible. Nevertheless, there are some differences regarding the cable generation and the connection type with regard to the USB. However, customers will certainly find what they are looking for in the new, broadly-based Oehlbach USB portfolio, whether generation 2 or 3, type A, B or C.

USB-C: Welcome to the future

Anyone who calls himself a cable specialist is, of course, not allowed to launch a USB cable series without Type-C in 2016. Oehlbach has taken this maxim to heart and offers a total of four new USB-C cables: For maximum compatibility between new and old devices, Oehlbach has developed the Type-C variant, a USB 3.0 cable that was previously standard Connection adapted to USB-C. The CC version offers maximum data throughput and many other benefits by connecting two USB C ports together. Both cables are available both in the USB Plus (3 stars) and the USB Evolution (4 stars) series.

USB Evolution: the next generation of universal data cables

Who wants to connect PCs, IT or consumer electronics in the best possible way together, will be pleased about the new Oehlbach USB Evolution range: All cables of this type belong to the 4-star category and are twice shielded against interference. So nothing bothers the data transmission which happens via silver-plated oxygen-free copper (SPOFC). The cables are equipped with robust, 24-carat gold plugs for signal transmission. The following cable types are available in the Evolution series: USB-A to Lightning (2.0), USB-A to USB Micro-B (2.0), USB-A to USB-B (2.0 and 3.0), USB-A to USB -C (3.0) and USB-C to USB-C (3.1).

USB Plus: More USB, more convenience

The Oehlbach USB Plus series offers high-quality workmanship and materials at an extremely fair price. The cables of the 3-star category Convince by their excellent workmanship and intelligent product design: A PVC shield protects the cables against interference. The data transfer itself takes place quickly and reliably via oxygen-free copper (OFC). The Oehlbach Plus Series USB cables are available in the same Evolution configurations: USB-A to Lightning (2.0), USB-A to USB Micro-B (2.0), USB-A to USB-B (2.0 and 2.0) 3.0), USB-A to USB-C (3.0) and USB-C to USB-C (3.1). In addition, an adapter from USB-A to USB-B (2.0) is available in the USB Plus range.

Depending on the model, the new Plus and Evolution series USB cables will be available in lengths of 0.5 to 10.0 meters from November 2016. The recommended retail prices start at 14.99 euros. The USB Plus AD / B adapter is available at an RRP of € 9.99. Oehlbach grants a 30-year warranty on all cables.