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  1. USB Explained: All the Different Types (and What …

    • Learn about the different types of USB connectors, such as USB-A, USB-B, Micro-USB, Mini-USB, USB-C, and Lightning. Find out how they differ in data transfer speed, power delivery, and video delivery.… See more

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    DesignerCompaq · DEC · IBM · Intel · Microsoft · NEC · Nortel
    DesignedJanuary 1996
    ProducedSince May 1996
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    USB-A
    USB-A, or USB Type A, is the original flat and rectangular connector that no one could ever figure out how to plug in correctly th… See more

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    In addition to coming in a variety of shapes and sizes, USB types also have multiple speed standards. Keep in mind that some USB cable… See more

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  1. USB-B is pretty much only used on large devices, like scanners or printers. Visually, this connector looks almost square. Most of these are USB-B to USB-A cables, though some newer devices have moved on from USB-B to smaller options, like Micro-USB or Mini-USB.
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    USB Type-B USB-B is primarily used with the largest peripherals, such as printers. It can also be found on USB hubs or monitors that have USB hubs built into them, though the B port is always part of the wire that connects that hub/monitor to your PC.
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    USB B-Type: Most USB 2.0 printer cables, scanner cables and some external hard drive cables are B-type connectors. They are small and square.
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    2 – USB Type B Type B is smaller than Type A and is square-shaped. It is boxier in shape compared to USB Type A. This is relatively less common than Type B, but you would find it on computer components like printers, scanners, external hard drives, etc.
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    USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 Type B plugs can be used with 3.0 version receptacles; however, USB 3.0 Type B plugs cannot be used with 2.0 or 1.1 Type B receptacles. USB 2.0 Type B The main difference between versions is the shape, as the rounding has been altered due to the increase of the number of pins; allowing a faster data transfer.
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  4. USB Type-B Connector Uses & Compatibility - Lifewire

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  10. What is USB Type B? - EComputerTips

    USB Type B ports, officially known as USB standard B connectors, are square-shaped upstream ports used to connect devices to computers and other hosts. These ports are part of the Universal Serial Bus (USB) family of connectors. …

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