By - Krutika Katrat

 

  • USB Cable can be classified into USB Type A, USB Type B, USB Type C, USB Micro, USB Mini, Lightning Based on their physical design.
  • USB is an industry standard for cables and connectors.
  • USB is a protocol and hardware standard for digital communications.
  • USB has had several different form specifications for its connectors. Originally, there were just two USB types, USB-A and USB-B. Now, USB-C is joining the game and now changing everything.
  • USB connectors divided into speeds like USB 1.0, USB 2.0, USB 3.0, USB 4.0

 USB Type A:

    • USB-A is the most commonly known USB type.
    • It is the standard rectangular-shaped connector that is commonly found on one end of nearly every desktop computer, laptop, media player, TV, game console, etc.
    • If your laptop or desktop computer has a USB port (where you can plug in USB devices), it will most likely be a USB Type-A port.

USB Type C:

    • USB Type C is arguably the most popular USB connector.
    • Is in small size to easily fits into the smallest peripherals we use today, like smartphones, Bluetooth speakers, MacBook Laptop etc.
    • It is a standard for connecting and charging devices.
    • USB-C supports the faster data transfer rates of USB 3.1 and can carry a video signal.

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