USB - The connection technology of the future
The Universal Serial Bus (USB) interface was developed in the 1990s to provide a uniform interface for all devices that needed to connect to a computer. The introduction of this universal interface was a response to the growing number of different peripherals, each of which used its own specific interface and cable that were not compatible with the computer.
USB technology has evolved significantly over the years to offer higher speeds, improved performance and more versatile connectivity. While the cables of the original version USB 1.0 only allowed a maximum transfer rate of 12 Mbit/s, today speeds of up to 80 Gbit/s can be achieved. It is mainly used to transfer data, but in many cases it can also take over the complete power supply.
The USB is compatible with a wide range of devices. This includes computers, laptops, tablets, smartphones, printers, cameras, mass storage devices, scanners, webcams, mice, keyboards, active speakers, audio interfaces, monitors as well as many others. This broad compatibility has made USB one of the most widely used interfaces in today's digital world.
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