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Standard for computer data connections
Universal Serial Bus (USB) is an industry standard, developed by USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF), for digital data transmission and power delivery between
USB
Communication connector using the USB protocol
The initial versions of the USB standard specified connectors that were easy to use and that would have high life spans; revisions of the standard added
USB_hardware
24-pin USB connector system
USB‑C, or USB Type‑C, is a 24-pin reversible connector (not a protocol) that supersedes all previous USB connectors, which were designated legacy in 2014
USB-C
Data storage device
A USB flash drive (also known as a thumb drive) is a data storage device that includes flash memory with an integrated USB interface. A typical USB drive
USB_flash_drive
Third major version of the Universal Serial Bus standard
Universal Serial Bus 3.0 (USB 3.0), marketed as SuperSpeed USB, is the third major version of the Universal Serial Bus (USB) standard for interfacing
USB_3.0
Specification for USB devices
USB On-The-Go (USB OTG) is a specification that allows certain USB devices, such as tablets or smartphones, to function either as a host or a peripheral
USB_On-The-Go
Topics referred to by the same term
Look up USB in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. USB stands for Universal Serial Bus, a computer bus standard. USB may also refer to: Upper sideband, of
USB_(disambiguation)
Computer hardware interface
DisplayPort (MDP), whereas Thunderbolt 3, 4, and 5 use the USB-C connector and support USB devices. Thunderbolt controllers multiplex one or more individual
Thunderbolt_(interface)
Technical standard in computing
referred to as USB 4.0, is the most recent technical specification of the USB (Universal Serial Bus) data communication standard. The USB Implementers Forum
USB4
Proprietary computer bus and power connector by Apple Inc
iPhones, iPads, and iPods to host computers, external monitors, cameras, USB battery chargers, and other peripherals. Using 8 pins instead of 30, Lightning
Lightning_(connector)
Topics referred to by the same term
dictionary. USB drive may refer to: A USB flash drive or "thumb drive", a USB-connected computer storage using semiconductor non-volatile memory A USB external
USB_drive
Device that damages hardware by sending high voltage into USB ports
A USB killer is a device that is designed to be portable and sends high-voltage power surges repeatedly into the data lines of the device it is connected
USB_killer
Communication aspects of Universal Serial Bus
the communications aspects of Universal Serial Bus (USB): Signaling, Protocols, Transactions. USB is an industry-standard used to specify cables, connectors
USB_communications
USB drive with a full bootable operating system
A live USB or bootable USB is a portable USB-attached external data storage device containing a full operating system that can be booted from. The term
Live_USB
Generic USB driver by Microsoft
WinUSB is a generic USB driver provided by Microsoft for their operating systems starting with Windows Vista but which is also available for Windows XP
WinUSB
Device that expands a single USB port into several
A USB hub is a device that expands a single Universal Serial Bus (USB) port into several so that there are more ports available to connect devices to
USB_hub
creating a live USB. Only those listed on Wikipedia are included. "Multiboot" means that the tool allows multiple systems on the USB stick, as well as
List of tools to create bootable USB
List_of_tools_to_create_bootable_USB
(with TSN): 2 Native USB 5Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 1 operation mode): 1 Native USB 5Gbps (USB 3.1 Gen 1 operation mode): 1 Native USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/s): 4 iGPU
List_of_AMD_Ryzen_processors
2023 smartphone by Apple
iPhone 15, the 15 Pro replaced the proprietary Lightning connector with USB-C. They also support Apple Intelligence, which was introduced with iOS 18
IPhone_15_Pro
Digital display interface
Electronics Standards Association (VESA), it can also carry digital audio, USB, and other types of data over a single cable. Introduced in 2008, DisplayPort
DisplayPort
British musician and producer (born 1993)
albums USB (2022-present) Gibson is still adding tracks to "USB" on streaming services. In 2024, he released its existing track list at the time as "USB Volume
Fred_Again
Cybersecurity attack using USB devices
power of USB is that you plug it in and it just works. This simplicity is exactly what's enabling these attacks." — Karsten Nohl, 2014 BadUSB is a computer
BadUSB
JavaScript application programming interface specification
WebUSB is a JavaScript application programming interface (API) specification for securely providing access to USB devices from web applications. It was
WebUSB
Feature in several Microsoft Windows versions
update, that allows the system to boot and run from certain USB mass storage devices such as USB flash drives and external hard disk drives which have been
Windows_To_Go
Small piece of computer hardware
for displays, USB-to-serial data communication, and in modern computing, USB-C to other types of ports, and Mobile High-Definition Link) USB wireless adapters
Dongle
USB device class for drives
The USB mass storage device class (also known as USB MSC or UMS) is a set of computing communications protocols, specifically a USB Device Class, defined
USB_mass_storage_device_class
A USB image — is bootable image of Operating system (OS) or other software where the boot loader is located on a USB flash drive, or another USB device
USB_image
Brand of flash memory and DRAM products
The Lexar "JumpDrive" trademark was often used synonymously with the term USB flash drives when the technology was first adopted. Lexar was founded as
Lexar
Type of USB specification
In computing, the USB human interface device class (USB HID class) is a part of the USB specification for computer peripherals: it specifies a device
USB human interface device class
USB_human_interface_device_class
2023 smartphone by Apple
are the first iPhones to replace the proprietary Lightning connector with USB-C to comply with European Union mandates. They are also the last iPhones
IPhone_15
USB device installed in a public space
A USB dead drop is a USB mass storage device installed in a public space. For example, a USB flash drive might be mounted in an outdoor brick wall and
USB_dead_drop
Using USB to connect to Ethernet
Ethernet over USB is the use of a USB link as a part of an Ethernet network, resulting in an Ethernet connection over USB (instead of e.g. PCI or PCIe)
Ethernet_over_USB
Linux flash drive creation software
Universal USB Installer (UUI) is an open-source live Linux USB flash drive creation software. It allows users to create a bootable live USB flash drive
Universal_USB_Installer
Organization that supports the USB standard
USB Implementers Forum, Inc. (USB-IF) is a nonprofit organization created to promote and maintain USB (Universal Serial Bus), a set of specifications
USB_Implementers_Forum
6-pin mini-DIN connector for connecting keyboards and mice to a PC compatible computer
environment as they allow USB ports to be totally disabled, preventing the connection of any USB removable disks and malicious USB devices. The PS/2 interface
PS/2_port
Connection standard for electronic musical instruments
produced by a keyboard amplifier. MIDI data can be transferred via MIDI or USB cable, or recorded to a sequencer or digital audio workstation for editing
MIDI
Transferring files between local devices
Sideloading typically refers to media file transfer to a mobile device via USB, Bluetooth, WiFi or by writing to a memory card for insertion into the mobile
Sideloading
Wireless radio communication protocol
Wireless USB is a short-range, high-bandwidth wireless radio communication protocol version of the Universal Serial Bus (USB) created by the Wireless USB Promoter
Wireless_USB
Microcontroller board
IDE (Integrated Development Environment), via a type B USB cable. It can be powered by a USB cable or a barrel connector that accepts voltages between
Arduino_Uno
more complicated issues. These include malware (BadUSB) and generic USB concerns like USB killer. USB flash drive products have been on the market since
USB_flash_drive_security
Computer bus interface for storage devices
and USB 3.0 has a nominal speed of 5 Gbit/s. Some low-level drive features, such as S.M.A.R.T., may not operate through some USB or FireWire or USB+FireWire
SATA
Serial bus interface standard
The 1394 interface is comparable to USB. USB was developed subsequently and gained much greater market share. USB requires a host controller whereas IEEE
IEEE_1394
A USB microscope is a low-powered digital microscope which connects to a computer's USB port. Microscopes essentially the same as USB models are also
USB_microscope
Mobile security risk
tablets which use the same cable for charging and data transfer, typically a USB cable. The goal of the attack is to either install malware on the device
Juice_jacking
Electro-mechanical data storage device
via USB-C; earlier models use USB-B (sometimes with using of a pair of ports for better bandwidth) or (rarely) eSATA connection. Variants using USB 2.0
Hard_disk_drive
Line of Apple tablet computers (2015–present)
allows the iPad Pro to integrate with various USB-C accessories, ranging from USB-C docking stations, USB-C to USB-A generic adapter with a flash drive, Ethernet
IPad_Pro
Proprietary extension to the USB standard
PoweredUSB, also known as Retail USB, USB PlusPower, USB +Power, and USB Power Plus, is an addition to the Universal Serial Bus standard that allows for
PoweredUSB
Computer protocol for running the SCSI command set over USB for storage drives
USB Attached SCSI (UAS) or USB Attached SCSI Protocol (UASP) is a computer protocol used to move data to and from USB storage devices such as hard drives
USB_Attached_SCSI
Data input device
access to PCs and other information sources. Multiple interfaces (serial, USB, audio, Ethernet, etc.) are used to integrate external devices. Some multifunctional
Computer_keyboard
Video camera connected to a computer or network
laptop, or peripheral devices, and are commonly connected to a device using USB or wireless protocol. Webcams have been used on the Internet as early as
Webcam
Proprietary charging technology
charging protocol developed by Qualcomm, used for managing power delivered over USB, mainly by communicating to the power supply and negotiating a voltage. Quick
Quick_Charge
Series of low-cost single-board computers
designed system on a chip and offer features such as HDMI video/audio output, USB ports, wireless networking, GPIO pins, and up to 16 GB of RAM. Storage is
Raspberry_Pi
USB Protocol
device) protocol is a USB protocol that allows a smartcard to be connected to a computer via a card reader using a standard USB interface, without the
CCID_(protocol)
Computer device that takes input from humans and gives output to humans
commonly refers to the USB HID specification. The term was coined by Mike Van Flandern of Microsoft when he proposed that the USB committee create a Human
Human_interface_device
Ultraportable laptop computer by Apple
density of 218 ppi. It includes two USB-C ports (one USB 10Gbps port with support for DisplayPort 1.4 and one USB 2.0 port), a 3.5 mm audio jack, Wi-Fi 6E
MacBook_Neo
Battery charger standardization project
devices. Since the publication of the USB Power Delivery standard in 2012, and the USB-C connector in 2014, USB-C has become a widespread standard for
Universal_charger
USB device class for webcams and other video input devices
The USB video device class (also USB video class or UVC) is a USB device class that describes devices capable of streaming video like webcams, digital
USB_video_device_class
2025 smartphone by Apple
Island on the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 15 and 16 lines), Face ID, and a USB-C port instead of Lightning. It shares its dimensions and front design with
IPhone_16e
Type of protocol converter
A USB-to-serial adapter is a type of protocol converter that is used for converting USB data signals to and from serial communications standards (serial
USB-to-serial_adapter
Line of laptop computers by Apple
underwent a major design change, dropping the USB Type-A ports, MagSafe, and the SD card slot in favor of two USB-C/Thunderbolt 3 ports and a headphone jack
MacBook
Microsoft proprietary protocol
Specification (RNDIS) is a Microsoft proprietary protocol used mostly on top of USB. It provides a virtual Ethernet link to most versions of the Windows, Linux
RNDIS
Digital audiovisual data interface
resembling a micro-USB connector, measuring only 5.83 mm × 2.20 mm For comparison, a micro-USB connector is 6.85 mm × 1.8 mm and a USB type-A connector
HDMI
USB device class
USB communications device class (or USB CDC) is a composite Universal Serial Bus device class. It is most commonly used for computer networking devices
USB communications device class
USB_communications_device_class
Desktop computer by Apple
computer. The front panel has two USB-C ports and an SD card slot, while the back has an additional four USB-C ports, two USB Type-A ports, HDMI, 10 Gigabit
Mac_Studio
Personal computer for mobile use
connected via USB instead. On a typical laptop, there are several USB ports; if they use only the older USB connectors instead of USB-C, they will typically
Laptop
Home video game console by Sony
versions of the console include one USB-C (USB 3.1 Gen 2) and one USB-A (USB 2.0), while the rear offers two USB-A ports (USB 3.1 Gen 2), an HDMI 2.1 port,
PlayStation_5
Type of computer program
internal mass storage, a file share, cloud storage or external storage such as USB drives, pen drives and floppy disks—storing its program files and any configuration
Portable_application
Protocol to transfer images from digital cameras to computers
standardized for USB by the USB Implementers Forum as the still image capture device class. USB is the default network transport media for PTP devices. USB PTP is
Picture_Transfer_Protocol
Series of laptops by Apple Computer
October 2003, the third generation was introduced, adding a PowerPC G4 chip, USB 2.0 and a slot-loading drive. iBooks were very popular in education, with
IBook
Variant of Serial ATA meant for external connectivity
enclosures during the late 2000s before being largely displaced by USB 3.0 and, later, USB-C and Thunderbolt interfaces. Minimum transmit potential increased:
ESATA
American digital storage corporation
$1.8B for 2003. In September, Kingston announced new DataTraveler Elite USB drives, with hardware-based security encryption. In October, Advanced Micro
Kingston_Technology
Software interface
A USB and Firewire Host Controller Interface (UFHC) is a register-level interface that enables a host controller for USB or IEEE 1394 hardware to communicate
Host controller interface (USB, Firewire)
Host_controller_interface_(USB,_Firewire)
Specification for expansion and memory cards
is maintained by the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF). The host device supports PCI Express, USB 2.0 (including Hi-Speed), and USB 3.0 (SuperSpeed) (ExpressCard
ExpressCard
Wireless headphones produced by Apple
longer battery life. An updated version of the first generation model with USB-C charging was released on September 20, 2024. Apple released a second-generation
AirPods_Max
ARM Cortex-M based Microcontrollers by STMicroelectronics
max). Nucleo Dev USB Conn column - USB device connector type (and speed) on each Nucleo board. Mini means miniUSB, Micro means microUSB. Nucleo Other Conn
STM32
Live media creator for Fedora Linux
List of tools to create bootable USB "Release 5.3.1". 10 April 2026. Retrieved 11 April 2026. "How to make a Fedora USB stick". Fedora Magazine. 2017-05-22
Fedora_Media_Writer
Medical device company
USB Corporation offers life science products for use in basic research, drug discovery and molecular diagnostics. The company history reaches back to
USB_Corporation
Windows program to create live Linux USBs
LinuxLive USB Creator is a free Microsoft Windows program that creates Live USB systems from installed images of supported Linux distributions. Due to
LinuxLive_USB_Creator
Consumer electronics sub-brand of Nothing Technology Limited
ports is used: USB C1 or C2: 65W USB C1 & C2: 45W for C1, 20W for C2 USB C1 & A: 45W for C1, 18W for A USB C2 & A: Shared 15W across both USB C1 & C2 & A:
CMF_by_Nothing
Computer device port
for joystick input, and occasionally MIDI devices, until made obsolete by USB in the late 1990s. Originally located on a dedicated Game Control Adapter
Game_port
Multinational investment bank headquartered in Switzerland
UBS Group AG (stylized simply as UBS) is a Swiss multinational investment bank and financial services firm founded and based in Switzerland, with headquarters
UBS
Addendum to the USB-IF USB 2.0 specification
USB (IC-USB), sometimes referred to as USB-IC or Inter Chip USB, is an addendum to the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) USB 2.0 specification. IC-USB is
Inter-Chip_USB
Upcoming virtual reality headset
dual speakers, and the microSD card slot, while the back portion features a USB-C 2.0 port and the battery. Steam Frame will use a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8
Steam_Frame
Ubuntu Live USB creator
Startup Disk Creator (USB-creator) is an official tool to create Live USBs of Ubuntu from the Live CD or from an ISO image. The tool is included by default
Startup_Disk_Creator
USB drive software
and create bootable USB flash drives or Live USBs. Rufus was originally designed as a modern open source replacement for the HP USB Disk Storage Format
Rufus_(software)
Italian trade union
di Base (USB) is an Italian trade union founded in Rome on May 23, 2010. Its ideology revolves around communism and euroscepticism. The USB was born from
Unione_Sindacale_di_Base
Device that connects computer front-end hardware to multiple computers
KVM switch handles USB I/O devices—including keyboards, mice, touchscreen displays, etc. (USB-HID = USB human interface device) USB Hub Based KVM Also
KVM_switch
USB KVM switch technology
device mapping is a technology for USB KVM switches which is sometimes implemented as an alternative to standard USB keyboard and mouse emulation. With
Dynamic_device_mapping
Audio and video interface
standard was designed to share existing mobile device connectors, such as Micro-USB, and avoid the need to add video connectors on devices with limited space
Mobile_High-Definition_Link
4th generation of the mainline series of Raspberry Pi single-board computer
input/output (I/O) capabilities. USB connectivity was improved from four USB 2.0 ports on earlier models to two USB 3.0 ports and two USB 2.0 ports. A dedicated
Raspberry_Pi_4
Its products include USB hard disks (where the actual hard drive is manufactured by Samsung and others), USB flash drives, USB DVB-T television receivers
Freecom
Line of stylus pens designed by Apple Inc
through eleventh-generation iPad models (with the latter two requiring a USB-C adapter). The second-generation Apple Pencil was announced on October 30
Apple_Pencil
Device used to gain access to restricted resource
generated key number. Connected tokens utilize a variety of interfaces including USB, near-field communication (NFC), radio-frequency identification (RFID), or
Security_token
Tablet computer developed by Apple released in 2025
5.3. Like the 10th-generation iPad, this iPad supports the Apple Pencil (USB-C) and Apple Pencil (1st generation), as well as supporting Apple's Magic
IPad_(11th_generation)
American semiconductor and software technology company
specializes in developing DisplayLink USB graphics technology, enabling connections between computers and displays via USB, Ethernet, and WiFi. Additionally
DisplayLink
Line of tablet computers by Apple
Despite having a USB-C connector, it is not compatible with the second-generation Apple Pencil that can be used with all other USB-C iPads, instead using
IPad
Primary game controller for the Xbox platform
limited to the bundled cable, which is now a 9 ft (2.7 m) USB-A to USB-C cable instead of micro USB. The indicator light has been dropped from the updated
Xbox_Wireless_Controller
Cross-platform disk image utility
as well as zipped folders onto storage media to create live SD cards and USB flash drives. It is developed by Balena and licensed under Apache License
Etcher_(software)
Device used to provide electricity
They may be fully compliant USB peripheral devices or uncontrolled, simple chargers. Another type of USB charger called "USB (rechargeable) battery" is
Battery_charger
2010s line of Apple notebook computers
design, and a Butterfly keyboard with lower key travel. It only had a single USB-C port, used for both power and data. It was revised in 2017, and discontinued
12-inch_MacBook
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Centro Hospitalar do Médio Ave
Alamo Heights Aquatic Club
Human Sciences Research Council
Visual Media Studio
Navy Individual Protective Gear
Minnesota Hematology Oncology Administrative Network
Universite de Moncton Campus
Lesbian/Gay/Transvestite
Mental Health Emergency Service
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