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<p>USB cables - also known as Universal Serial Bus cables - provide connection from computers and other host devices to peripherals, such as keyboards, printers, network adaptors and pointing devices. They are also used to provide electrical power to portable devices, such as mobile phones, portable media players, or handheld games consoles via a wall adaptor or computer. To find out more, please visit <a href="https://uk.rs-online.com/web/generalDisplay.html?id=ideas-and-advice/usb-cable-guide">our ultimate guide to USB cables</a>.</p><p>USB cables have "A" plugs and "B" plugs, ensuring that only one side of the cable is connected to a power source, to prevent electrical overload. At RS Components, we have USB cables from many trusted brands, including Bulgin, Molex, Roline, StarTech, and our own RS PRO brand, among many others.</p><h2>What are USB Cables used for?</h2><p>USB cables are typical components used to operate a wide range of devices for personal and professional use. USB cables are also used as chargers for portable devices, transferring power to devices such as mobile phones, tablets, smartwatches, and other electrical products.</p><p>USB extension cables are also available, providing a longer connection between PCs and satellite peripherals, such as printers and scanners that aren't directly beside the PC unit. USB extension cables can also be useful when the back of a PC unit is inaccessible, allowing forward-facing USB ports on the front of the unit to be used. These extension cables are typically go from a male USB connector to a female USB connector.</p><p>USB cable are commonly found in the digital and media industries for use in audio and video applications.</p><h2>USB Lead Lengths</h2><p>USB cables come with various lead lengths from less than 30cm through to 15m and above.</p><h2>Types of USB Connector</h2><p>There are a multitude of variations of USB connectors available, including: USB A, USB B, USB C, Mini USB A, Mini USB B, Micro USB A, Micro USB B, Lightning</p><h2>Types of USB Cables</h2><p>USB to USB, RS232 to USB, DVI to USB, HDMI to USB, VGA to USB, Lightning to USB</p><h2>IP Ratings for USB Cables</h2><p>IP ratings describe how "waterproof" the cable is. If you are looking for a cable which is water resistant, a rating of around IP40 is suitable. If you require something which is waterproof, you should look at a higher number such as IP67 or IP68.</p>

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<p>USB cables - also known as Universal Serial Bus cables - provide connection from computers and other host devices to peripherals, such as keyboards, printers, network adaptors and pointing devices. They are also used to provide electrical power to portable devices, such as mobile phones, portable media players, or handheld games consoles via a wall adaptor or computer. To find out more, please visit <a href="https://uk.rs-online.com/web/generalDisplay.html?id=ideas-and-advice/usb-cable-guide">our ultimate guide to USB cables</a>.</p><h2>What are USB A to USB A cables used for?</h2><p>USB A interfaces are flat and rectangular, and are one of the most common connectors. Double-ended USB A to USB A cables, however, are not overly common. They are used to connect two devices that have female USB A ports, and the connection allows for data transfer between the two devices. These devices typically consist of a host device, such as a desktop or laptop computer and peripheral device, such as a mouse, a keyboard, speakers, etc.</p><p>USB A to USB A cables should never be used to connect two computers or to connect a USB hub between two computers, as this could cause damage to the computers and may even pose a fire safety hazard.</p>

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<p>Lightning cables are small 8-pin connectors used with Apple hardware, including iPhones, iPads, and iPods, to connect them to host computers and other devices, and are also used as charger cables. Many companies have created their own lightning cables, but Apple have held the 'Lightning' trademark since 2012.</p><p>When they were introduced to Apple's range of accessories in 2012 in combination with the port appearing for the first time in their devices, lightning cables replaced their 30-pin predecessors as a denser but smaller and more flexible connector that measures just 6.7mm x 1.5mm. With a symmetrical design on either side, the male lightning connector can be inserted into the female port in either orientation as the processors in these products are designed to route data and power correctly no matter which way up the connector is inserted. This helps to prevent damage to the female port that could be caused from incorrect insertion, and there are various adaptors available to allow for wider compatibility, such as those for audio jacks.</p><h2>What are lightning cables used for?</h2><p>Lightning cables are multifunctional and can not only provide power transfer (to charge the device) and data transfer (such as loading images to a host computer), but can also transmit audio when headphones with a lightning port are connected to the chosen device.</p>

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<p>The name 'Thunderbolt cable' refers to the brand of hardware technology originally developed by Intel and Apple in 2011. First named Light Peak, Thunderbolt cables are used to connect external peripherals to the main computer. Thunderbolt cables can be considered to be more niche gadget ports as their use is dependent on device compatibility, but they are highly regarded for the support they provide to high-performance data devices in the prosumer and professional markets, such as RAID units and enclosures.</p><p>RS Components are proud to supply Thunderbolt compatible cables from leading brands Startech and Roline.</p><h2>What are Thunderbolt cables?</h2><p>The Thunderbolt and Thunderbolt 2 cables use the same connector as a Mini DisplayPort (MDP) that is non-locking, whereas the Thunderbolt 3 uses a USB-C connector, but all cables combine PCI Express (PCIe) and DisplayPort into two serial signals. The cables can also provide DC power, making them incredibly versatile in their performance possibilities, and can support up to six peripherals per connector by employing various topologies, including employing central hubs.</p>

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<p>USB cables - also known as Universal Serial Bus cables - provide connection from computers and other host devices to peripherals, such as keyboards, printers, network adaptors and pointing devices. They are also used to provide electrical power to portable devices, such as mobile phones, portable media players, or handheld games consoles via a wall adaptor or computer.</p><h2>What are USB A to USB C cables used for?</h2><p>USB C connectors are thin, rectangular connectors and are recognisable as smaller than USB A and USB B connectors. They are similar in size and shape to Lightning cables, although USB C connectors are hollow and have their pins on the inside, whereas Lightning connectors are solid with the pins visible on the top and bottom of the connector. USB A to USB C cables are commonly used as charger cables for many electronic devices and will be familiar to many as mobile phone chargers, handheld games console chargers, and even charger/power cables for some models of laptops or notebooks.</p>

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<p>USB Extension cables, also known as USB extension leads, provide connection from computers to peripherals, and are similar to standard USB cables. However the primary functionality for USB extension cables is to extend the functionality of a USB port which cannot be easily reached. The majority of USB extension cables go from a male USB connector to a female USB connector. RS Components have a varied range of USB extension cables that can support either male or female USB A, USB B, Micro USB B and Mini USB B connectors, and features products from trusted brands such as Harting, Startech, and our own RS PRO, among others.</p><h2>Where are USB extension cables used?</h2><p>They can prevent needing to access the back of a desktop computer, which may be difficult to do due to the surrounding environment or position of the computer, and instead allow for the utilisation of the USB ports at the front of the unit, which may be arguably easier to access.</p><p>Alternatively if you have a peripheral such as a printer, of which the cable is too short to reach the USB port, the extension cable can be used to breach the distance between them. With the extension cable, you do not have to rely on a wireless network to locate the printer, which also requires the printer (or other peripheral) to be within close proximity to the computer and this may not be possible.</p><h2>How long are USB extension leads?</h2><p>USB extension leads are available in various lengths to suit a range of applications and can vary from around 0.5m to 35m.</p><h2>Types of USB connectors:</h2><ul><li>USB A</li><li>USB B</li><li>Mini USB B</li><li>Micro USB B</li></ul><p>Note: Some USB connectors are available in both male and female (plug or socket) versions.</p><h2>IP Ratings for USB Extension Cables</h2><p>IP ratings describe how waterproof the cable is. If you are looking for a cable which is water resistant, around IP40 is suitable. If you require something which is waterproof, you should look at a higher number such as IP67 or IP68.</p>

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<p>Most companies are product orientated, but StarTech.com centres the customers problems at the heart of what they do. They design at least one or two new products every day, working hard to solve hard-to-find solutions. This range of USB cables are made from the best quality materials and are all backed by a lifetime warranty to boot. </p><p>USB stands for Universal Serial Bus and are used to connect peripheral devices such as phones, keyboards, cameras, or printers and scanners to a computer. The connection typically serves to transfer power or data between your computer and a second attachment device so that the latter can perform its task. </p><h3>What are USB cables used for?</h3><p>Some common uses of USB cables are for charging phones via a wall adapter and connecting external hard drives to a laptop. These are more domestic types of usage but given that they can be up to 25m long, then can be utilised in an industrial or office setting. Appliances like lathes and CNC machinery use USB cables to transfer data and power.</p><h3>How many different types of USB cable are there?</h3><p>There are many different types of USB connectors out there and it's easy to get confused. To make it simple, let's split them into two categories: generation 1.0-2.0 and generation 3.0-3.1.</p><p>Generation 1.0 - 2.0 connection types include USB A, USB B, USB Mini-A, USB Mini-B, USB Micro-A, USB Micro-B.</p><p>Generation 3.0 - 3.1 connection types include USB A, USB B, USB Micro-B, USB C.</p><p>You can differentiate between 1.0, 2.0 and 3.0 USB connectors by looking at the colour of the plastic inside the connection end. The plastic will be either white, black or blue respectively.</p><p>The difference between the USB generations is the rates of data transfer. Version 1.0 transfers data at 12Mbit/s, USB version 2.0 has a 480Mbps rate, and 3.0 transfers at a massive 5Gbps. The latest USB cable is best used with the latest compatible ports to make the most of the fast file transfer rate.</p><h3>How far can USB cables be extended?</h3><p>Standard USB cables have a maximum length of 5 metres before active circuitry is needed. Cables up to 5 metres perform tasks normally while connected to a host computer, but for cables longer than 5 metres these require active circuitry to aid data transfer over those longer distances. </p><p>Cables with 2.0 version connectors have a maximum distance of 5 meters for standard cables and 25m for an active cable.</p><p>This reduces for version 3.0 to 3m for standard and 15m for active cabling.</p><h3>IP Ratings for USB Cables</h3><p>IP ratings describe how waterproof the cable is. If you are looking for a cable which is water resistant, a rating of around IP40 is suitable. If you require something which is waterproof, you should look at a higher number such as IP67 or IP68.</p><p>RS Components feature a generous range of USB cables, supplied by leading brands such as Startech, HAMA, D-Link and of course our trusted own brand RS Pro. To find out more, please visit our ultimate guide to USB cables.</p>

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<p>USB 3.1 is capable of data transfer speeds up to 10Gbps, USB 3.1 standard, the new reversible Type C connector was also developed. This connector comes with many new features, the main benefit is that it is now reversible so no matter which orientation the cable is inserted, you will always find a connection. Most new mobile phones, tablets and laptops are now supplied with a Type C port whether it's for charging or data transfer.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;RS Stocks a great range of USB 3.1 Cables from leading suppliers such as Wurth, Roline, RS Pro, Molex and StarTech.com</p>

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<p>The Type-B USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 are identical, meaning that the USB Type-B plug from one USB version will fit into the Type-B receptacle from both its own and the other USB version. These types of USBs are mainly found on printers, scanners and peripheral devices.</p><p>RS offers a selection of USB Type B Cables from leading suppliers such as Harting, Bulgin, Molex, RS Pro and Roline.</p>

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