USB controller

Wired gaming device

A USB controller is the hardware component that manages communication between a computer and its USB ports.

It handles data transfer, power distribution, and device recognition when you plug something in.

The term also refers to game controllers, audio interfaces, or other peripherals that connect via USB: I bought a USB controller for my flight simulator.

Related
  • USBDevice connection standard
  • portDocking place for ships
  • hubCentral connection point
  • driverVehicle operator
  • device managerTool controlling computer components

peripheral · plug and play · plug · interface · chipset · host · device · motherboard · data · transfer · data transfer rate · connector · cable · firmware · handshake · enumeration · bandwidth · power delivery

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USB controllerwireless controller

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Bluetooth controller

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Concrete · Rated G