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Is USB Type A the same as USB 3?

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USB 3.0 Connectors

USB Type A: These connectors, officially referred to as USB 3.0 Standard-A, are the simple rectangular type of USB connectors, like the plug at the end of a flash drive. USB 3.0 Type A plugs and receptacles are physically compatible with those from USB 2.0 and USB 1.1.Jul 29, 2020');})();(function(){window.jsl.dh('6','');})();(function(){window.jsl.dh('_aqGdYKn5M9nP0PEP0J2DyAY39','
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USB A-Type: This is the standard rectangular female port found on computers and other devices. USB B-Type: Most USB 2.0 printer cables, scanner cables and some external hard drive cables are B-type connectors. They are small and square. USB C-Type: These are the newest USB connectors on the market.Dec 2, 2016
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However, the USB 3.0 A-type has additional pins that are not found in the USB 2.0 & USB 1.1 A-Type. The USB 3.0 connector is designed for USB SuperSpeed applications; however, it will carry data from slower speed connections, and it is backwards compatible with USB 2.0 ports.

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