Amazon Basics USB 2.0 A-Male to Micro B Cable, 10 feet, Black

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Find out more about USB compatibility and the differences between USB versions here. What are the different types of USB connectors?

You can find micro-A ports, micro-B ports, and some newer versions that also come with a Type-C port. Most of the current devices have been transformed into USB Type-C, to don’t need to carry around a bunch of different USB cables for different devices. You can use one connector for older Micro-A or Micro-B cables, while the other is reserved only for USB 3.0 connections.Some cables have the same connector at both ends and are named accordingly—for example, a USB Type-C to USB Type-C cable. Interested in USB charging for the office?

Can you even find a micro USB to HDMI cable to access all your favorite videos and movies directly? USB cables were introduced in 1994 by some tech companies to provide a unified connection standard for transferring data and electricity. 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 Some manufacturers offer Type-C connectors but use USB 2.0 standards due to the low power requirements of smartphones or tablets. Most micro USB cables use the USB 2.0 standard, while some new smartphones feature the USB 3.0 standard.

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At CMD Ltd, we design and manufacture workstation power modules to help provide easy power access for businesses, including USB Type A ports. All micro USB cables provide the same performance as you would expect from a standard-size USB cable. Micro USB connectors were introduced as an industry standard to replace the proprietary connectors used by brands like Samsung and Nokia. 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 your TV doesn’t support MHL, you must connect a USB power cable to the converter, which provides a charge to your phone or tablet.