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USB Connector

A (Universal Serial Bus) connector is a type of connector that is used to connect devices to computers and other electronic devices. USB are typically used to connect devices such as keyboards, mice, printers, cameras, and external hard drives to computers, laptops and other devices. USB is a standard that allows different devices to communicate with each other, and allows data to be transferred between devices.

Types

The USB standard defines several types of connectors, including Type-A, Type-B, Type-C, and mini and micro connectors. The Type-A connector is the most common, and is the connector typically found on computers and laptops. Type-B connectors are typically found on devices such as printers and external hard drives. The mini and micro connectors are typically found on smaller devices, such as smartphones and cameras.

USB Standard

The USB standard defines several types of connectors, including Type-A, Type-B, and mini and micro connectors. The Type-A connector is the most common, and is the connector that is typically found on computers and laptops. Type-B connectors are typically found on devices such as printers and external hard drives. The mini and micro connectors are typically found on smaller devices, such as smartphones and cameras.

Versions

USB has gone through numerous versions and updates, with USB 1.1, USB 2.0, USB 3.0, USB 3.1, and USB 4.0. The latest version USB 4.0, announced in 2019, is fully compatible with USB 3.2, USB 2.0, and Thunderbolt 3. USB 4.0 supports data transfer speeds up to 40 Gbps, double the speed of USB 3.2, and allows for multiple 4K displays to be connected to one port.

Overall, USB technology is a widely used standard for data transfer and power supply and is supported by most devices with USB ports.

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