Amazon Basics USB Type-C to Micro-B 2.0 Cable - 15.2 cm - Black, For Smartphone

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USB-C devices don’t have compatibility with conventional USB ports by default, but adapters can fix the issue. The ARKTek USB-C to Micro USB Adapter allows you to connect any USB device to your PC or smartphone. It supports both data transfer and charging. Here’s a table that lists major differences in speeds and performance of some USB versions. Key differences between some USB versions. USB 1.0 Mini-USB: Mini-USB connectors were popular in the past but are now less common. They come in two forms: Mini-A and Mini-B. These cables were commonly used for connecting digital cameras, older smartphones, and other portable devices. It is safe to say that almost all electronic devices, including smartphones, laptops, tablets, desktops, Bluetooth speakers, and so on, rely on USB ports and cables for various functions. A USB (Universal Serial Bus) is a standard connection interface that enables communication between devices and a host controller such as a personal computer. It is most commonly used to connect peripherals such as mice, keyboards, printers, scanners, cameras, and flash drives to a computer.

USB C is not as common as USB Type A and B, despite the additional benefits. Interested in workstation power? However, further updates were released over the next couple of years, which triggered the renaming of USB 3.0 (i.e., the latest USB version of that time) to USB 3.1 Gen 1.

There is also the USB Type B Mini, primarily found on digital cameras, USB hubs, and external hard drives, and the USB Type B Micro which is used by modern Android phones. USB Type C

Most modern technology devices have started including USB Type C outlets, including Apple MacBooks and Chromebooks. You’ll typically find USB Type B ports on larger devices you connect to your computer, such as printers and scanners. You might also have external storage devices or drives that use them. If the cable has a Type-A connector at one end (as in the above image), that will usually be the first type. The second will be the shape of connector that will plug into your device.Popularly known as Micro USB, this is a very common USB connector you will find in many smartphones these days. They were designed for use with smaller devices, such as smartphones, digital cameras, and other portable devices. The micro USB connector is made to be more durable and stand up to the kind of abuse portable electronics can undergo. If both connectors are USB Type-A, it would be a USB Type-A cable (or a USB male-to-male of cable or, simply, a USB cable). 2. AS ONE TYPE TO ANOTHER It’s also capable of carrying a lot of power, so it can be used to charge larger devices like laptops, in addition to smaller devices like smartphones and tablets.