A USB port is a standard cable connection interface for personal computers and consumer electronics devices. USB stands for Universal Serial Bus, an industry standard for short-distance digital data communications. USB ports allow USB devices to be connected to each other with and transfer digital data over USB cables. They can also supply electric power across the cable to devices that need it.

FireWire Connectivity. Like USB, FireWire can be used with multiple devices. It allows a total of 63 peripherals in either a tree (using hubs) or daisy-chain topology. It can also support multiple hosts on the bus, something that USB can’t do. It can provide a maximum of 45 watts of power, per port, at up to 30 volts. FireWire is also known by the term IEEE 1394 High Performance Serial Bus, and USB stands for Universal Serial Bus. The main difference between the two is that FireWire is made to handle more data than USB, particularly audio and visual information.

Both wired and wireless versions of the USB standard exist, although only the wired version involves USB ports and cables.

What Can You Plug Into a USB Port?

Many types of consumer electronics support USB interfaces. These types of equipment are most commonly used for computer networking:

• USB network adapters.
• USB broadband and cellular modems for Internet access.
• USB printers to be shared on a home network.

For computer-to-computer file transfers without a network, USB drives are also sometimes used to copy files between devices.

Using a USB Port

Connect two devices directly with one USB cable by plugging each end into a USB port. (Some devices feature more than one USB port, but do not plug both ends of a cable into the same device, as this can cause electrical damage!)

​You may plug cables into a USB port at any time regardless of whether the devices involved are powered on or off. Follow the instructions provided with your equipment before unplugging USB cables. In some cases, unplugging a USB cable from a running device can cause damage to the device or the files being used on the computer. For this reason, it is good practice to always safely eject your USB device before physically unplugging it.

Multiple USB devices can also be connected to each other using a USB hub. A USB hub plugs into one USB port and contains additional ports for other devices to connect subsequently. If using a USB hub, plug a separate cable into each device and connect them to the hub individually.

USB-A, USB-B, and USB-C Port Types

Several major types of physical layouts exist for USB ports:

• USB-A (Type A): The rectangular USB Type A connector approximately 1.4 cm (9/16 in) length by 0.65 cm (1/4 in) height is typically used for wired mice and keyboards. USB sticks normally feature USB-A connectors also.
• USB-B (Type B): Less common than type A, USB B devices are nearly square in shape and are commonly found on routers, computers, printers, and game consoles
• Micro USB: So-called Micro USB versions of both USB-A and USB-B also exist - smaller versions than their base counterparts, popular on mobile devices. Older but now obsolete 'mini USB' versions can also be found on many old devices.
• USB Type C: With dimensions of 0.84 cm by 0.26cm, this newer standard is designed to replace both A and B with smaller ports to better support the thinner form factors of mobile devices.

To connect a device having one kind of port per device with another type, simply use the correct type of cable with appropriate interfaces on each end. USB cables are manufactured to support all supported combinations of types and male/female options.

Versions of USB

USB devices and cables support multiple versions of the USB standard from version 1.1 up to the current version 3.1. USB ports feature identical physical layouts no matter the version of USB supported.

USB Port Not Working?

Not everything goes smoothly when you work with computers. There are a variety of reasons a USB port could suddenly stop working correctly. Check out our USB troubleshooting page for when you encounter problems.

Alternatives to USB

USB ports are an alternative to the serial and parallel ports available on older PCs. USB ports support much faster (often 100x or greater) data transfers than serial or parallel.

For computer networking, Ethernet ports are sometimes used instead of USB. For some types of computer peripherals, FIreWire ports are also sometimes available. Both Ethernet and FireWire can offer faster performance than USB, although these interfaces do not supply any power across the wire.

A firewire port is typically used for connecting someaudiovisual devices (video cameras) to a computer. It cal also beused to build a computer network (which is very rare). Now,firewire is loosing its popularity to USB 2.0/3.0 connections.

How many firewire devices can be suppoted by a single firewire port?

firewire port can support up to 63 devices on one firewire port with a hub

How many FireWire devices can be supported by a single FireWire port?

63 FireWire devices can be supported by a single Firewire port.

What firewire do you use for dell dimension E520?

I do not believe this model of DELL has a firewire port available. You will need some kind of adapter.

Is an infrared port faster then a serial usb or firewire port?

Depending on what speed your infrared port is. It is normally faster to use a fire-wire port.

Which port is used for high speed multimedia devices?

You can use the FireWire port for high-speed multimedia devices.

Were do you plug in the cord in the back of the mac to transfer the pictures?

One of the USB ports in most cases. If you have a newer camera it may have a Firewire port which you can use. There is a Firewire port on newer macs made in the last 5 years. Some very new Macs also have a Thunderbolt port that you can use if you camera has the output port.

How do you install a portable hard drive on your computer?

Firewire-to-Firewire: There are Firewire ports on both the computer and portable hard drive, plug the Firewire cord into the Firewire port on the computer and the Firewire port on the portable hard drive. Firewire-to-USB: There is either a USB port on the computer or the portable hard drive and a Firewire port on either the computer or the portable hard drive, in which case plug Firewire head into Firewire port and USB head into USB…

When transferring files from your computer to a portable media player most newer pumps use what port or a FireWire port?

Most these days will use some kind of USB Interface to connect to a computer for data sharing. Firewire was popular in the the past but has faded from use in recent years.

Which is faster firewire or eSATA?

An eSATA port is faster than a FireWire 800 port even though a FireWire 800 port has been designed to run at up to 3.2 Gbps, but products using this speed are not yet manufactured.

How can you use a camcorder that has a FireWire 400 interface on a Windows 2000 with no FireWire port?

If the computer is able to accept PCI cards you will need to add a FireWire card to the computer and connect the camera to that. (See links below)

How can one identify a firewire port?

If someone is looking to identify a firewire port, they must look and notice the difference between it and a usb port. Firewire and usb ports are generally meant for the same things: to hook up printers and to transfer information.

What can be connected to a firewire port?

Any devise that is made to work with firewire. Such as a hard drive.

My MacBook Pro has a firewire port. Can I use a firewire to hook up my MacBook Pro Laptop to the TV?

A few older TVs did have a Firewire port but a recent HD TV will probably have an HDMI port which you could connect to a MacBook Pro via its mini display port. You will probably need to chain a couple of cables together (See links below) but it will depend on the connections available on the TV.

What port can Some Older motherboards provide?

its can have a firewire port. or it can have a extra USB port. most older mother boards have the firewire port however. they are used to plug in gamepads for you gamers out there. gamecontrollers, etc. etc.

Which is faster an eSATA-600 port or a firewire 800 port?

eSATA-600 at 6.0 Gbps while FireWire runs at 1.2 Gbps.

What is a 1934 computer port for?

a 1934 port is actually a firewire port, that can be used for high speed data transfers

What is the purpose of a firewire port in a computer system?

Firewire is meant to be faster than USB 2.0, so devices that need a faster transfer rate etc external hard drives and video cameras use firewire to transfer and it can make a huge difference in performance time.

Are firewire ports the most popular ports used to connect peripherals to a computer?

It depends what you mean by popular and who you are asking. The most commonly used connector is the USB port. If someone recorded a lot of video on a camera with a FireWire connection then the FireWire port would be quite popular with them.

What is a firewireport?

A firewire port is basically an early version of the USB or Universal Serial Bus. Firewire ports are considered by many to be obsolete. The firewire port is a square with a hole in the middle unlike the replacement USBs that are rectangular. Both are used for data transfer between hardware devices.

What is a FireWire 800 port?

FireWire (technically known as an IEEE 1394 interface), introduced by Apple in 1995, allows a fast connection for peripherals such as video cameras. It is similar to a USB connector. The original version is now known as FireWire 400. FireWire 800 was introduced to give faster transfer speeds and supporting longer cable lengths without loss of signal. The connectors for the 400 and 800 versions are not interchangeable but converters are available which will allow…

What kind of computer connection is regulated by IEEE 1394?

The IEEE 1394 is similar to a USB device, it can be plugged into the port on the computer or device, mostly to import audio or video files. The IEEE 1394 port is called a firewire. An external scanner or disk drive may also have a firewire port.

What is fire wire?

'Firewire' is the term used for a certain type of serial port on computers. Similar uses are USB. The Name is 1394 for 'FireWire'. The term firewire was meant to express that it was a faster connection than standard serial or parallel ports.

How do you hook up Intel camera to dell computer?

Normally a USB port is where you connect a Webcam. A digital camera is connected to a USB port or a Firewire port if you have one.

Can you connect USB to a Firewire Port?

At first no as they are separate technologies (USB- Universal Serial Bus, Firewire- IEEE 1394a/Firewire 400), so you cannot connect a usb to a firewall or visa versa. There are ways however. These include purchasing two expansion cards (PCI, ISA or SCSI depending on the type and space left on your motherboard). OR purchasing a Hub/adapter that connects in either a USB or Firewire port, and accommodates at least one USB and one Firewire port…

Is Ethernet Serial Or Parallel

Can the docking station for the iPod work with the iPod touch?

yes all ipods work with ipod docks All iPods with the female slot at the bottom (not firewire ports) can be attached to docks and so forth. Firewire iPods can only connect via the sound port (head phone jack) and the firewire port. If a dock does not have one of these, it will not work with that iPod.

What does the DV port look like on an you Mac?

It depends what you want to connect to the Mac. It could be the FireWire socket, a USB socket, or the DVI port .

What are the different computer ports?

Well, you have to AC adapter and Power port, VGA port, DVI port, DIN connector, Male port, Female port, D-shell connector, USB port, FireWire port (IEEE 1394 port), Parallel port, and Serial port. hope this help.

What do you need to get videos from your dcr trv27 to your laptop with vista on it?

If you have a firewire port on your laptop, you can get a firewire cable to plug your camera in, and then use Movie Maker to extract the video. Movie Maker supports DV cameras fairly well. Otherwise, you will need to get a USB Video Capture device of some kind.

Where do you plug in a SD adapter?

If you are refering to SD Card adapter, there are the following methods. If the adapter uses USB, then attach it to a USB port. (common) If the adapter converts to firewire, plug it into a firewire port. (uncommon) If it adapts mini/micro SD to SD, then slot it into a SD Card Slot.

What computer port was introduced in 1995?

Apple's FireWire (IEEE 1394 interface) was first introduced in 1995.

Another name for a Firewire port is?

There are several brand names, but the real name is IEEE 1394 interface.

What is a ieee 1394 port?

IEEE 1394 is a standard for a type of connection media. Typically known as Firewire.

What FireWire connector must use a separate power supply?

The 4-pin FireWire connector must use a separate power supply.

How can you get a video from a video tape camera to the computer?

You will need a firewire cable (not included with camera) to plug into your computer. Your computer will also need a firewire port, or else you need to buy a USB to firewire cable. There's too many variables to know how to answer this question, but basically the steps look like this: 1. Figure out what ports the camera has to get video out 2. Figure out what ports you computer has to get video…

Which laptops support Firewire I bought a Sony camcorder model DCR-HC26.It has Mini DV cassettes. I ultimately want to burn onto DVD the footage on the tapes.Thinking of buying a laptop with firewire?

Which Is Faster Serial Or Parallel

I have a Toshiba Satellite M65-S9092, and I really like it. It has 1 Firewire port, and I have no problems with my computer. You can add a firewire port to your computer if it has a PCMCIA card slot. Just search for 'PCMCIA firewire card' and you will find a bunch of them online or you can get one from your local computer electronics store. Most newer computers have them built in but it…