Eli5: How is it possible that advancement in USB allows us to transfer larger data in faster speed, yet the diameter of the wire does not change.

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Eli5: How is it possible that advancement in USB allows us to transfer larger data in faster speed, yet the diameter of the wire does not change.

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Answer 1

There isn’t just one wire. There are multiple wires and USB 3.0 connectors have more than USB 2.0 connectors.

Also, how you encode and transfer data can allow for greater speeds by reducing overhead.