At CMD Ltd, we design and manufacture workstation power modules to help provide easy power access for businesses, including USB Type A ports.

In this guide, we will explore the different types of USB connectors, ports and cables, and answer the most frequently asked questions on how each works. CMD are a British manufacturing company that provides high-power systems to enhance office and homeworking environments. We provide vast product ranges, including power distribution systems and workstation power charging hubs. No matter the USB type, our workstation power devices can charge a variety of devices, including the relatively new USB Type C.In short, almost every device that includes a PCB (printed circuit board) will likely have at least one type of USB port on it somewhere. PCB USB connectors and related components are cheap to buy, and easy to mount in a variety of ways including panel, surface, through-hole, and cable mount. USB-B is pretty much only used on large devices, like scanners or printers. Visually, this connector looks almost square. Most of these are USB-B to USB-A cables, though some newer devices have moved on from USB-B to smaller options, like Micro-USB or Mini-USB. Micro-USB If both connectors are USB Type-A, it would be a USB Type-A cable (or a USB male-to-male of cable or, simply, a USB cable). 2. AS ONE TYPE TO ANOTHER

If the cable has a Type-A connector at one end (as in the above image), that will usually be the first type. The second will be the shape of connector that will plug into your device.

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Find out more about USB compatibility and the differences between USB versions here. What are the different types of USB connectors?

The Capsule Plus provides high-speed USB charging for laptops and other devices; making it ideal for office and homeworking. There is a Type A and Type C twin USB port to ensure a variety of devices can be connected. The difference between male and female connectors - the two connector genders - is that one gets plugged in, while the other gets plugged into. If you are interested in USB chargers for your office but are unsure of your choices, read our guide on how to choose a USB charger here. What are the different types of USB ports? Some cables have the same connector at both ends and are named accordingly—for example, a USB Type-C to USB Type-C cable. Interested in USB charging for the office? Inca has been designed with communal working areas and meeting rooms in mind. Available in three colours, the modules are supplied with cables, and have twin USB ports to simultaneously charge laptops, tablets and mobile phones.

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Although there are 2.0 and 3.0 USB Type A connectors, all Type A plugs from any USB version will fit into the receptacle. However, there are certain differences between the 2.0 and 3.0 versions; for example, USB 3.0 has an additional nine pins to enable a faster data transfer rate. This is the current standard, and it marries power and data delivery with display connectivity. USB-C is what you'll see on most new devices like smartphones, game controllers, earbud cases, microphones, and laptops. Its form factor is small, oblong, and reversible, so it can be plugged in either way (take that, USB-A). The port's 100-watt connection makes it perfectly suited for fast charging and data transfers, even with larger devices.