The document explains five types of USB cables: Type-A, Type-B, Type-C, Mini USB, and Micro USB. Type-A connects various devices to computers, while Type-B connects printers and external hard drives, with Type-C offering faster data transfer and charging capabilities. Mini USB and Micro USB are found on older devices, with Micro USB previously being the most popular connection type.

1. 5 Types of USB
Cables
Type-A Cable
Type-B Cable
Type-C Cable
Mini USB
Micro USB
You can use a Type-A connection to
connect many devices, such as
cellphones, cameras, keyboards, and
more, to computers to transfer data or
to charge these items.
USB-B ports are used to connect
devices such as printers or external
hard drives with computers.
Although some gadgets still have
USB Type-B ports, they are
becoming increasingly rare.
USB-C cables enable faster data
transfers and increased power flow,
allowing your phone to charge faster.
USB-C cables are also reversible, so
they can be used in either direction.
This used to be the standard for a variety
of devices, however, it was swiftly
supplanted by the micro-USB connector.
It can be found on older generations of a
variety of devices, including cameras,
MP3 players, and game controllers.
Micro-USB was once the most popular
USB port, and many older devices still
include it. Data can be read without
the use of a computer using this form
of connection.