Amazon Basics multi-shielded USB 2.0 A-male to A-female high-speed extension cable with gold-plated connectors for optimal signal clarity 3 m/9.8 Feet, Black

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Makes connecting multiple devices easier; can also be used as a port saver in busy environments • Constructed to SuperSpeed USB 3. Between these four generations and the various shapes and types of USB connector available, we now have quite a wide range of USB port and socket standards available to choose from. Female USB connectors allow the male part of a USB cable or plug to be inserted into any compatible device.

The USB Type-A connector is fully backwards compatible with all generations of USB Type-A plug, from 1. Type-C USB connectors can be used with adapters that allow the connection of various other USB types, and they are capable of transferring power and data to/from all previous generations of USB devices.This includes keyboards and mice, mobile phones and chargers, memory sticks (flash drives), and other USB accessories. Micro-USB B, being the smaller of the two, is often seen on newer devices, while the slightly bigger USB Mini-b is now less widely used. You can recognise the 4-pin USB connector quite easily, as it is roughly square, and closely resembles a very small USB Type-B port. The upcoming USB4 standard, officially announced in 2019, relies on a differently shaped USB Type-C port. Data Transfer: USB cables allow you to transfer data between devices, such as transferring files between a computer and a smartphone, syncing data between a digital camera and a computer, or connecting external storage devices like USB flash drives or external hard drives to a computer.

It is important to remember that your laptop may not be able to charge the device, despite having a USB Type C port. USB A connections will be very familiar to most PC or laptop users as a rectangular slot of about 14mm wide by 6mm high. The difference between male and female connectors - the two connector genders - is that one gets plugged in, while the other gets plugged into. It was announced in 2019 that USB 3 would not remain the latest standard for much longer, as products supporting USB 4 (officially written as USB4) began to launch in mid-2020.While many older port types are still in widespread use today (especially for legacy hardware), fewer new peripherals are being manufactured that rely on them. as real users, posing a threat to a site’s security, so the site sometimes runs random security checks. Charging Devices: USB cables are commonly used for charging devices like smartphones, tablets, smartwatches, Bluetooth speakers, and other portable electronics. Convenient USB Type-C extension cable that features an inline power button, eliminating the need to remove the USB cable from your device each time you need to power down or reset.