#USB generation

When we check the specs of a laptop, a smartphone, or any other gadget, there’s always a USB (Universal Serial Bus) somewhere in it. We usually see terminologies like USB 2.0 and USB 3.0. We commonly overlooked this information but it’s actually important because knowing the type of USB your gadget will allow you to better understand how it works and how to efficiently use it. Here’s your guide to the different USB Generations. USB 1.0/1.1 (also known as Full Speed USB) USB 1.0 was released last January 1996 with just a snaillike Max. Only a handful of this version was released to the market because you can’t use extension cables and it can’t deliver power, which means to charge a gadget through USB. Because of this, in August 1998, the very first revision of the USB was created and it produced the USB 1.1 which was widely accepted that led to its usage to Microsoft’s Legacy-free PC. Connector Type: USB Type-A and Type-B   USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed USB) Due to the increasing demand of users, the USB 2.0 was created last April 2000. Read more in our articles including "USB Generation Guide: What you Need to Know" and "Apacer intros waterproof, shockproof, and dustproof USBs".