USB3.0 is newer and faster compared to USB2.0. Why then is USB2.0 the interface of choice on Laird's new 60 Series?

Answer

USB3.0 is known to cause significant noise in the 2.4 GHz spectrum having a negative effect on Wi-Fi and Bluetooth radio performance. Reference Intel's whitepaper for more information: http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/io/universal-serial-bus/usb3-fre…