Here's what every different USB port type actually means

C, and USB Type-B ports are used in all sorts of devices nowadays, but they're not all made the same, and some are becoming ...

How Do You Tell What Type Of USB Ports You Have?

To identify the specific USB ports and connectors on your devices, you can simply look at their shape and color, or check ...
EDN

Micro-USB connectors cut space by more than 50% vs. Mini-USB

Lisle, Ill.—Aimed at portable devices such as PDAs, digital cameras and mobile phones, Molex Inc. has introduced its latest Micro-USB connectors that offer a more compact footprint and a volumetric ...

What is full form of USB? From Type-A to USB-C ports: Here’s what every USB port means, its shape, and transfer speed explained

Universal Serial Bus, or USB, is a common connection used in many devices, from smartphones, laptops to everyday gadgets. It ...
EDN

USB: Deciphering the signaling, connector, and power delivery differences

As mentioned in a recent post, one of the motivations for my acquisition of a Google Chrome OS-based Pixelbook is that it’ll enable me to do a hands-on evaluation of its latest-generation external ...
Ars Technica

Are all micro-usb cables interchangeable?

I've got some old cords that have a micro-usb port on one end and a wall plug on the other. These are for charging mobile phones I used to have. Should I toss them or save them for future phones I'll ...