Coaxial cable has a distinct thick, round shape because of its interior insulation layer. Its size makes it look very different to other types of cable, such as twisted pair or Ethernet cable. The most commons sizes of coaxial cable are RG-6, RG-11 and RG-59 – some of the size diffe...
Micro-USB was widely adopted but is quickly being left behind. The micro-USB connector is tiny, letting manufacturers produce slimmer devices. That said, some ultra-affordable smartphones even now come with micro-USB ports. You might still find micro-USB ports on cheaper accessories like Bluetoot...
HDMI can be used for transmitting both audio and video over a cable. What does an HDMI adapter do? The adapter gives you an HDMI connection if your TV does not come with an HDMI port. However, almost all modern LED TVs come with an HDMI port. Is HDMI 1.0 or 2.0 better? HDMI 2.0...
The USB Type-C connector is symmetrical, so it can be plugged and unplugged as well as the direction of the cable. The liberation of the plug-in direction solves the main troubles caused by the previous connector. The type of the previous interface indicates the function of the accessory dev...
USB is over 20 years old, but Type-C is the first reversible cable and major revamp of the standard. Despite the huge increase in the pin count, USB Type-C is a very small connector that takes up no more room than an old USB micro-B port. This is partly why it’s been adopted ...
What Does an Ethernet Cable Look Like? Ethernet cables typically have a similar appearance regardless of their category or capabilities. They consist of a flexible cable with several twisted pairs of copper wires inside, which are encased in a protective outer layer. Both ends of an Ethernet cabl...
Plug the Apple Watch’s magnetic charging cable or dock into a wall socket or USB. Position the back of the Apple Watch on the charging puck, as shown above, ensuring it locks into place. The green lightning bolt icon should subsequently appear on the watch face. ...
Understand the difference between USB-C, USB-B, and USB-A, and learn how USB-C is making life easier in products across the globe.
many manufacturers are helping to cut desktop clutter by offering integrated usb hubs that effectively turn a monitor into a docking station. these models often use all-purpose, two-way usb type c connectors to transmit video, data and power over a single cable. cameras, microphones and ...
USB 3.0 Cable (Type A to Micro-B).Cable Matters USB Type-A: These connectors, officially referred to as USB 3.0 Standard-A, are the simple rectangular type of connectors, like the plug at the end of a flash drive. USB 3.0 Type-A plugs and receptacles are physically compatible with thos...