What is a USB cable?

What is a USB cable?

 

1. USB A: These are rectangular in shape and are generally used to connect computer devices to it such as a keyboard or a mouse. They serve dual purposes. They can be used for charging and transferring data.

2. USB B: These are almost square in shape. These are used to connect powerful devices such as printers or scanners with a computer.

3. USB C: It is more commonly referred to as simply Type-C. It is a reversible cable meaning it can be connected either way up. It is capable of higher data transfer speed as well as charging speed.

4. Mini USB: It was mostly designed to address the shortcomings of USB type B cables. It has two variants. One with five pins and one with four pins.

5. Micro USB: These are even smaller than Mini USB and are generally used to connect smartphones, tablets, and other portable devices to chargers or computers.

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