USB Connector Types

USB CONN ECTOR TYPES: DETANGLING CONFUSION USB-A Typically, one end of standard USB cable will have a USB-A connection. This is inserted into the host device like a computer, AC adapter, game console, etc. USB-B (male end) USB-A (male end) MICRO-B (male end) MINI-B (male end) DEVICES THAT USE THIS TYPE OF CONNECTION: Cell phones, tablets, digital Printers, USB flash drives, Smartphones, tablets, digital USB novelty gadgets, media players, computers, printers, laptops, etc. servers, etc. cameras, external hard drives, etc. cameras and camcorders, etc. (female port) (female port) (female port) (female port) NEWER & FASTER USB USB 3.0 are a step above USB 2.0 when comparing data-carrying speed. USB 3.0 connectors are distinguishable either by the blue color of the port or the initials S (SuperSpeed). USB 3.0 TYPE A DEVICES THAT USE THIS TYPE OF CONNECTION: Personal computers, external hard drives, and high-speed PC peripherals. USB 3.0 TYPE B External hard drives, printers, and other high-speed devices. USB 3.0 MICRO B External hard drives, cameras, and other high-speed devices. INFOGRAPHIC PROVIDED BY: STUDENT EXPERTS StudentExperts www.studentexperts.com http://www.cablechick.com.au/content/cable-connect or-chart/ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USB_3.0 https://www.sparkfun.com/pages/USB_Guide OD