USB Cables

[ScubaRx]

For those of us who have been around for a few decades or so, probably have a collection of USB cords numbering anywhere from the hundreds to perhaps the thousands. I know I do.

I decided to go through all of mine and sort them by type. For anyone that's not been paying attention there are currently three types of USB cables: A-B-C. Within these types there are at least five sub-types. Within all of these there are many versions of capabilities and speeds. Some will only carry data, some will only carry power. Some will carry both.

Before I started sorting I wrote a little document to help me understand the differences. All this information was copied from multiple sites on the internet so I know it is all accurate. 🤪

I have included a PDF for anyone that has nothing better or more interesting to do. Enjoy...

 

 

USB Cable Types.pdf

Edited 11 hours ago by ScubaRx

[Boudicca908]

9 hours ago, ScubaRx said:

I have included a PDF for anyone that has nothing better or more interesting to do. Enjoy...

 

Or anyone else who has an assortment and no longer can identify what they each can do! Thank you so much!

[jd1923]

10 hours ago, ScubaRx said:

Before I started sorting I wrote a little document to help me understand the differences.

The picture on page one is very helpful for identification. I think everything we've had for years now are the standard USB-A and the Micro-A (for headphones and speakers). Hardly ever seen the B type and never seen that odd one far right!

I've upgrade all of our phone and laptop cords to USB-C for faster charging. I've installed two outlets like these in the Oliver, our TV and other vehicles:

https://www.amazon.com/Obeaming-Waterproof-Cigarette-Replacement-Accessories/dp/B0G52FC6NH/?th=1

I purchased a new Dell Latitude 9330 business laptop end of 2024. It has three (3) USB-C ports ONLY, for charging and communications. It has no other ports, no USB-A outlets. I use one of these when teaching online. It allows for the older USB-A connections, for my keyboard and microphone, and HDMI, even a VGA port, for the two extra monitors I use when presenting.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D9D4138S/

I also have a desk drawer full of USB and like cables. I need to throw out most of them!

These are also helpful: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BS8SRWH/?th=1

Edited 53 minutes ago by jd1923