How Do You Tell What Type Of USB Ports You Have?

To identify the specific USB ports and connectors on your devices, you can simply look at their shape and color, or check ...
CNET

With new USB connector, no more wrong-way-up cables

A major revamp of the ports and cables of the ubiquitous connection technology will make USB connectors reversible, slimmer, and better at transmitting data and power. Stephen Shankland worked at CNET ...
redsharknews.com

USB isn't straightforward. Here's our guide to make sense of it

USB standards have become, shall we say, a little confusing. And now we have USB 3.2 and USB4 on its way. Leo Waldcock sheds some light on what this all means. We first learned about USB 3.2 in 2017 ...
PBS

What is USB-C? An engineer explains this one device connector to rule them all

Apple announced on Sept. 12, 2023, that it plans to adopt the USB-C connector for all four new iPhone 15 models, helping USB-C become the connector of choice of the electronics industry, nine years ...
Android Authority

Understanding different types of USB cables

USB (Universal Serial Bus) cables are everywhere, with the type-C gaining . If you’ve ever needed to fast charge anything, from smartphones to tablets, to cameras and even newer laptops, you’ve likely ...
Ars Technica

Difference between USB 2.0 & 1.1 Connectors/Cables?

Hello,<BR><BR>I have a new computer case which has two front USB connectors. My motherboard has headers for USB 1.1 and I have a PCI card which has a header for USB 2.0.<BR><BR>Are the ...
EDN

How to protect USB Type-C connectors from ESD and overtemperature

Today’s consumers have quickly become dependent on mobile devices that incorporate the USB-C, or USB-Type C, communication interface standard—from smartphones and tablets to wearables and laptops. The ...