L-com Waterproof USB Type A Field Installable Connector

Q: What’s the difference between the different USB versions?

• USB 1.1
  
  
  
  • Released in 1998
  
  
  • Specifies max data rates of 12 Mbit/s (Full Speed)
  
  
  • Mostly used on devices such as keyboards mice joysticks printers scanners.
  
  
  • Still used by some devices that don't need faster data transfer rates.
  
  
  
  


• USB 2.0
  
  
  
  • Released in 2000
  
  
  • Specifies max data rates of 480 Mbit/s (Hi-Speed)
  
  
  • Compatible with USB 1.1 but some hardware designed for USB 2.0 may not work with USB 1.1 host controllers.
  
  
  
  


• USB 3.0
  
  
  
  • Released in 2008
  
  
  • Specifies max data rates of 5 Gbit/s (SuperSpeed)
  
  
  • A January 2013 press release from the USB group reveals plans to update USB 3.0 to 10 Gbit/s to put it on par with Thunderbolt by mid-2013.
  
  
  
  

Q: What if I need to extend my current USB cable past the 16 foot distance limit?

A: Because passive USB cables have a distance limitation you would need an Active Extension Cable to help boost the signal coming from the source.

Q: I'm unsure what USB adapter or connector I need can you help?

A: Please click on the resource tab to see the USB connector graph. This should help identify the correct cable.