USB Technology

  1. Physical Connectors and Cables
    1. Standard Connectors
      1. USB Type-A
        1. Host-Side Connector
          1. Physical Characteristics
            1. Rectangular Design
            2. USB Type-B
              1. Device-Side Connector
                1. Square Design
                  1. Common Device Applications
                2. Mini Connectors
                  1. Mini-A
                    1. Host-Side for Portable Devices
                    2. Mini-B
                      1. Device-Side for Portable Devices
                        1. 5-Pin Configuration
                        2. Mini-AB
                          1. Dual-Role Support
                            1. OTG Applications
                          2. Micro Connectors
                            1. Micro-A
                              1. Host-Side for Mobile Devices
                              2. Micro-B
                                1. Device-Side for Mobile Devices
                                  1. Compact Design
                                  2. Micro-B SuperSpeed
                                    1. Additional Pins for USB 3.x
                                      1. 10-Pin Configuration
                                    2. USB Type-C
                                      1. Reversible Design
                                        1. Symmetrical Connector
                                          1. 24-Pin Configuration
                                            1. Higher Power Delivery Capability
                                              1. Increased Data Rates
                                                1. Support for Alternate Modes
                                                  1. Backward Compatibility via Adapters
                                                  2. Cable Construction and Specifications
                                                    1. Shielding for EMI Protection
                                                      1. Twisted Pair Data Lines
                                                        1. Power and Ground Wires
                                                          1. Cable Length Limitations
                                                            1. USB 1.x and 2.0 Limits
                                                              1. USB 3.x Limits
                                                                1. Signal Integrity Considerations
                                                                2. Color Coding Standards
                                                                  1. Wire Color Assignments
                                                                    1. Connector Color Indicators

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