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USB connector

Universal serial bus (USB) is a data transmission standard used for connections between devices with USB connectors, such as pen drives, removable hard drives, digital cameras, mice, keyboards, scanners, and printers. The USB interface is configured to support plug-and-play device and is hot-swappable. A connector for use in a USB is called a USB connector. Universal Serial Bus (USB) male and female connectors are commonly employed in electronic systems, such as the computer, consumer or communication industries etc, for signal transmission purposes. A USB cable is used to electrically connect a computer and other apparatuses. For example, input devices such as a mouse and a keyboard are connected through the USB cable to the computer. A USB connector is disposed at an end of the USB cable. The USB connector is inserted into a mount port disposed on a computer. A USB connector is generally comprised of a connector body, a cable connected to the connector body, and an insulative shell covered on the connector body and a part of the cable to secure the connector body and the cable together. In a USB connector, when a plug is inserted into a receptacle, plug terminals is electrically connected to receptacle terminals, respectively. One USB connector is allowed for up to 127 peripherals to be attached including speakers, telephone sets, digital cameras, keyboards, scanners and digital cameras. The USB connection ports are usually positioned near parallel ports or serial ports. A mini USB connector is much smaller than a standard USB connector and is widely used for connecting a hand-held device, such as a digital camera or a personal digital assistant (PDA) to a computer.


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