USB-C
Reversible charging standard
USB-C is a standardized connector for charging devices and transferring data, distinguished by its small, oval, reversible plug that works in either orientation.
Introduced in 2014, it has largely replaced older USB types and proprietary connectors on phones, laptops, and tablets: Does this cable have USB-C on both ends?
Docking place for ships
- plugSomething that blocks openings
- cableHeavy-duty woven line
- dongleSmall plug-in peripheral
- adapterDevice enabling equipment compatibility
socket · jack · reversible · insertion · pin · male · female · receptacle
Energy transfer rate
- fast-chargingRapid battery replenishment
- wattageElectrical output measure
- powerbankMobile charging device
- adapterDevice enabling equipment compatibility
battery · volts · amps · current · recharge · smartphone · laptop · tablet
Rate of motion
- bandwidthData transmission capacity
- throughputProcessing rate over time
- GbpsData transmission speed unit
- syncCoordinate timing or data
files · backup · download · upload · gigabytes · megabytes · streaming · protocol
Affecting all equally
- interoperableAble to work together
- compatibleAble to work together
- ubiquitousPresent in all places
- widespreadExisting across many places
mainstream · adopted · standardization · replacement · future-proof · cross-platform · unified · common
Digital video transmission standard
- HDMIAudio-video interface standard
- ThunderboltHardware data transfer protocol
- monitorDisplay or supervisor
- displayPresentation for viewing
4K · daisy-chain · projection
port
Docking place for ships
adapter · socket · jack · reversible · insertion · pin · male · female · receptacle · hub
power
Energy transfer rate
- fast-chargingRapid battery replenishment
- wattageElectrical output measure
- powerbankMobile charging device
adapter · battery · volts · amps · current · recharge · smartphone · laptop · tablet · portable
speed
Rate of motion
- bandwidthData transmission capacity
- throughputProcessing rate over time
- GbpsData transmission speed unit
sync · files · backup · download · upload · gigabytes · megabytes · streaming · protocol · fast
universal
Affecting all equally
- interoperableAble to work together
- compatibleAble to work together
- ubiquitousPresent in all places
widespread · mainstream · adopted · standardization · replacement · future-proof · cross-platform · unified · common · established
DisplayPort
Digital video transmission standard
- HDMIAudio-video interface standard
- ThunderboltHardware data transfer protocol
- monitorDisplay or supervisor
display · 4K · daisy-chain · projection
- phone charging techquick charge, power delivery, MagSafe
- charging stuffbattery, charger, adapter, cord, plug
- keyboardskeyboard, keys, piano, pianos, organ
- computer portsHDMI port, DisplayPort, VGA port, power port, audio jack
- connectorscable, cables, connector, connectors, wires
- power connectorsDC jack, power port, three-prong, two-prong, UK plug
USB-CUSB-A
Original rectangular data connector
USB-B · serial port · parallel port · PS/2 · USB 2.0
- USB drivePortable digital storage device
- USB cableStandard digital connector cord
- USB portComputer connection point
- USB stickPortable digital storage
- USB chargerDevice power supply
- USB flash drivePortable digital storage device