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Linux 6.18 To Introduce Support For Next-Gen eUSB2V2 Web Cameras

Thanks to work by open-source Intel software engineers over the past few months, the upcoming Linux 6.18 kernel is expected to add support for Embedded USB2 Version 2.0 'eUSB2V2' for supporting next-generation, higher-resolution laptop web cameras.

Intel engineers have been leading the effort on plumbing Linux for eUSB2V2 support for that updated USB2 specification intended for delivering higher data rates over conventional USB 2.0 while also maintaining the low-voltage electrical interface. After those eUSB2V2 Linux patches were in development the past few months, they have now been merged into the USB subsystem's "usb-next" Git branch. Kudos to Intel for getting the code upstreamed prior to laptops hitting the market with eUSB2V2 web cams.

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