Technical Glossary
USB 3 and USB 2.0 Cables
USB cables have two distinct full-sized connectors. The Type A connector is used to connect the cable from a
USB device to the Type A port on a computer or hub. The Type B connector is used to attach the USB cable to
a USB device.
Duplex LC
When a crossover fiber-optic cable is called for, the cable has the transmit signal on one end connected to
the receive signal at the other end.
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USB Type B port
USB 3 Type B port
USB Type A
connector
USB 3 Type A
connector
USB 3 Type B
connector
USB Type B
connector
USB Type A port