USB

Universal Serial Bus

A standard interface that allows communication and transfer of data between devices. USB is a plug-and-play interface that allows devices to be connected and disconnected while the system is running without requiring a reboot.

A USB port is a rectangular slot found on most computers, laptops, and mobile devices, allowing users to connect various devices, such as external hard drives, flash drives, keyboards, mice, printers, and cameras, to their devices.

USB devices are usually small and portable and are powered by the device to which they are connected, eliminating the need for an external power supply. USB devices can transfer data at high speeds, ranging from 12 Mbps to 20 Gbps, depending on the version of USB and the device.

USB flash drives, thumb drives, or memory sticks are small portable storage devices that connect to a USB port. They commonly store and transfer data between computers and other devices. USB flash drives are available in various storage capacities, ranging from a few gigabytes to several terabytes.

• Abbreviation: USB