USB connector

Universal serial link

A USB connector is the physical plug or port that joins devices using the Universal Serial Bus standard.

The rectangular Type-A connector plugs into computers; the smaller Type-B and micro-USB connect peripherals and phones.

USB-C, the newest standard, is reversible—it fits either way up.

I need a USB connector to charge my phone.

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wired vs. wireless connectivity

USB connectorwireless

Untethered signal transmission

Bluetooth · Wi-Fi · NFC · infrared · wireless adapter

connection type/standard

USB connectorserial port

Sequential bit transmission interface

parallel port · SCSI · Thunderbolt · HDMI · DisplayPort

universal vs. proprietary connection

USB connectorMagSafe

Magnetic charging connector

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G