Advantages of USB

What is the Full Form of USB?

USB full form is Universal Serial Bus. It is used as a device for communication between connectors and cables. It is also used for connection and power supply between computers, laptops, and electronic devices. USB reduces the workload to serve the function of transferring data, Data transfer and electricity supply between peripheral devices such as keyboards, mouse, printers, portable media players, disk drives, etc was the main motive behind designing a USB.USB  is an industry-standard that establishes specifications for connectors, cables, and protocols for communication, connection, and power supply between personal computers and their peripheral devices....

History of USB

USB was developed by a group of seven companies named Microsoft, IBM, Compaq, DEC, Intel, NEC, and Nortel in 1994. It was developed for an easy connection with external devices. It is very simple to connect USB devices with laptops and computers. Before the use of USBs, the ports were used to plug into devices and computers for data transfer. Each of the peripheral devices like the Keyboard, mouse, printer, etc. used its own individual port to connect with the computer. Data transfer between serial and parallel ports was very slow and ranged between 100 to 450 kbs per second. Because of these greater levels of incompatibility and problems in using multiple interfaces, the need for a technology like USB emerged....

Connection of USB in Computer

To connect a USB device to your computer, just insert the USB device into the computer in the port. The computer will automatically detect and connect to the device. If this way is not working for you, then just reboot your computer and then connect the USB....

Features of USB

A maximum of 127 peripherals can be connected to a single USB host controller. USB device has a maximum speed of up to 480 Mbps (for USB 2.0). The length of the individual USB cable can reach up to 5 meters without a hub and 40 meters with a hub. USB acts as a plug and play device. USB can draw power from its own supply or from a computer. If a computer turns into power-saving mode, some USB devices will automatically convert themselves into sleep mode....

Advantages of USB

USB is ease of use. The acceptable data rate for many applications Robust connector system. A variety of connector types/sizes are available USB has true plug and play nature. USB has very low cost....

Disadvantages of USB

USB cables are limited in length. Some very high-speed peripheral devices require sustained speeds not available in the USB standard. The use of the USB logos on the product requires annual fees and membership in the organization....

FAQs on USB Full Form

How much data can a USB flash drive hold?...