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Does USB3.0 use USB2.0 DP PM lines?

383 views 3 replies 3 participants last post by  rancor  
#1 ·
Just curious what would happen if, say the USB2.0 DP/DM pins were damaged. Would a USB 3.0 device still function at full speed? I'm trying to read the USB spec docs, but no luck finding anything. I thought I remembered somewhere that USB3.0 and USB2.0 controllers are different chips on the same port.
 
#4 ·
I think they are required for the initial connection and negotiating up to usb 3.0 speeds.