How do you tell what type of USB ports you have?

To identify the specific USB ports and connectors on your devices, you can simply look at their shape and color, or check ...
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Thunderbolt 5 and USB-C - everything you need to know about every version of USB

USB has been around for decades, and the sheer number of USB and Thunderbolt versions in 2025 can be bewildering. Here's what you need to know about USB 3, USB 4, Thunderbolt 3, Thunderbolt 4, and ...
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Basic USB Type-C™ Upstream Facing Port Implementation

This application note discusses the basic USB Type-C upstream facing port and how it is implemented together with few discrete components to make a simple and cost effective switching from legacy Type ...
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Peripheral Device Connections, Explained: The ABC of USB, Thunderbolt, and USB Power Delivery

If you're unsure of the differences between USB-C and Thunderbolt or between USB 3.0 and USB 3.2 (or is that USB 3.1?), you're not alone. Mind you, we've been in a pretty good place in the past half a ...
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How USB Works

Editor's note: An updated version of this article has been published. For 25 years, the USB port has been a faithful old friend, connecting and powering our everyday gadgets and peripherals. All we've ...