What is USB-C?
USB-C is a new connector type. The connector itself can be used for other standards, for example VESA/DP alternate modes or Intel Thunderbolt 3. However not all USB-C connectors will support all standards, and some standards may require special USB-C cables to use the standard with the connector. This can cause USB-C connector confusion as it is not clear as to which standards the C connector supports, or which peripherals it can be used with.
Which USB-C connectors can DisplayLink-enabled products be used with?
DisplayLink provides a solution to the USB-C connector confusion. The USB-C connector standard mandates that no matter which standards the USB-C connector supports, USB will always be supported. As DisplayLink only requires USB signals to operate, DisplayLink enabled products will work with any USB Standard A or USB-C connector shown below:
