When you plug one in, the clips engage with the holes ... Without the locking mechanism of USB connectors, you would have to rely solely on gravity to make sure your connection isn't interrupted.

Now, if you want to make a device with a USB-C plug, the wiring is the same. The only difference is that you only need to populate one of the CC pull-downs, and wire up one pair of D+/D- pins ...

Just like MicroUSB, USB-C connectors have small latches. They’re not visible – as they’re inside the plug, on the sides. That said, they’re more often present than not. Of course ...

developed the USB-C connector to replace the older USB connectors as well as other types of ports like HDMI, DisplayPort and VGA. The aim is to create a single, universal connector for a wide ...

USB-A connectors have a rectangular design, and the USB-A plug fits into the port in one specific orientation. If you’ve ever had to flip a USB cable around because you tried to insert it the ...

knowing the different USB connectors will help you get the cabling needed to allow for printer setup. The Type A USB connector is one meant to connect from the 4-position USB Type A connection ...

Ever been told to "just plug the male end into the female port" and suddenly felt like you missed a day in tech class and health class? You're not alone. Despite the oddly anatomical terminology ...

Sanwa Supply’s new USB-C cable has a connector that rotates 360 degrees ... as spotted by Tom’s Hardware. The USB-C connectors on either end of the cable can rotate 360 degrees and bend ...