What is the USB cable? How does it work?
The term USB stands for “Universal Serial Bus”. FTDI Cables assemblies are some of the most popular cable types available, used mostly to connect computers to peripheral devices such as cameras, video cameras, printers, scanners, and more. USB device communication is done through pipes. These pipes are a connection pathway from the host controller to an addressable buffer called an endpoint. The USB cable provides four pathways- two power conductors and two twisted signal conductors. The USB device that uses full speed bandwidth devices must have a twisted pair D+ and D- conductors. The data is transferred through the D+ and D- connectors while Vbus and Gnd connectors provide power to the USB device.
What are the Types of USB cables?
How to choose the USB cable?
1. Purpose
What you intend to use the cable for will determine the type, size and length of the cable you buy. If you plan to charge your smartphone or other devices using only cables, you need to make sure you have purchased a fast charging cable.
2. Brand
When you are at that (online or offline) store where they sell cables, you should make sure to opt for USB cables manufactured by reputable brands. When you are in a store that sells cables (online or offline), make sure to choose a USB cable made by a reputable brand. Most times, it is recommended that you purchase cables produced but the same brand that made the device you want to use the cable with.
