Here's What The 'C' Actually Means On A USB-C Port

USB-C is the latest and greatest version of the USB port and receptacle. But have you ever stopped to consider what it means?
How-To Geek on MSN

I’ve started labeling my USB cables, and you should too

For example, you don’t need to write “USB-C to USB-C” on a label if you can see that it is already that type of wire. This ...
Electronic Design

Mini-USB Connectors Come In Two New Types

The company’s B-type mini-USB connector has now been joined by mini A-type and mini AB-type connectors. The mini-USB connectors’ size has been reduced by more than 60% compared to the standard USB ...
Hackaday

All About USB-C: Cable Types

USB-C cables and connectors: these are controversial topics, and rightfully so – I don’t want to pull any punches. I will also show you that things don’t have to be that bad for you, as long as you’re ...
CNET

New USB cables could replace all other cords

USB Type-C may just be the holy grail of device connectors, replacing even your laptop or TV power cord. Just bear with a bit of muddle while everyone gets on board. Stephen Shankland worked at CNET ...
Houston Chronicle

Types of Printer USB Connections

For a small business, printing documents can create a bottleneck as you wait for each print job to make it through the printing queue. Using a USB connector for your printers can help speed up 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 ...
NDTV

Usb Connector Types

iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus could be re-launched by Apple with a USB Type-C port instead of the company's decade-old Lightning connector, according to a tipster. The latest leak suggests that the ...
EDN

USB Type-C connector pins and signal plan

A close look at the USB Type-C orientation-independent connector with a 24-pin signal plan through which it can deliver up to 10 Gbit/s, draw or supply up to 100 W, and cater to alternate high-speed ...
ExtremeTech

USB Type-C connector will also support DisplayPort: Finally, one cable will fit every hole

The USB Promoters Group and VESA have announced that the new reversible USB Type-C connector, along with supporting power delivery of up to 100 watts, will also support the simultaneous transport of ...
Ars Technica

Tiny, reversible USB Type-C connector finalized

The USB Promoter Group announced today that it has finalized the design of the USB Type-C plug, a new type of USB plug that’s designed to completely replace every size of all current USB connectors.