Status
Emerging70
Shipping on newer high-end products and growing, but not yet the market default.
What the score means
Score is 70 out of 100: relative market position for new products today, not how many old cables are still in drawers. The home catalog order is Emerging, then Standard, then Established, Declining, and Legacy (not raw score alone).
Connectors marked Emerging
| Name | Specification | Speed | Power (W) | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USB-C | USB4 Version 2.0 | 80 Gbps | 240 | 2022 |
Other levels
Standard
95The connector path most new products are standardizing on right now.
Established
50Widely present on devices already in use. Normal to encounter, not the newest standard.
Declining
25Still on a large installed base. Less often chosen for brand-new consumer designs.
Legacy
5Kept so older equipment still works. Rarely the starting point for new products.