Computer Peripherals: Serial Cables and USB

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What is the maximum number of devices that can be connected using a Universal Serial Bus (USB)?

  • 10
  • 100
  • 127 (correct)
  • 20

What is the name of the USB standard with a speed of 12Mbps?

  • Low Speed
  • Hi-Speed
  • Full Speed (correct)
  • SuperSpeed

What is the maximum speed of a serial cable?

  • 115 Kbps (correct)
  • 480Mbps
  • 12Mbps
  • 1.5Mbps

What is the name of the USB standard with a speed of 20Gbps?

<p>SuperSpeed USB 20Gbps (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of connector is typically found at the back of a computer for serial cables?

<p>DB9 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main advantage of a Host Controller in a Universal Serial Bus (USB)?

<p>Uses the same amount of bandwidth for all devices in a port (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum power provided by a Powered Device port?

<p>1500 miliamps or 1.5 amps (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between USB 2.0 and USB 3.2?

<p>Speed of data transfer (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the USB standard with a speed of 5Gbps?

<p>SuperSpeed USB (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum speed required for a device to be classified as Hi-Speed?

<p>480Mbps (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

USB Standards and Specifications

  • A maximum of 127 devices can be connected to a single USB host controller.
  • USB 1.1 is the standard that operates at a speed of 12Mbps.
  • The maximum speed of a serial cable typically reaches up to 115.2 Kbps, depending on the specific implementations.
  • USB 4 is the standard that boasts a speed of 20Gbps.
  • The DB9 connector is commonly found at the back of computers for serial cable connections.

USB Power and Controllers

  • The main advantage of a Host Controller in USB is the ability to manage multiple connections and maintain device communication through a single interface.
  • A Powered Device port can provide a maximum power output of 100 watts, depending on the specific USB standard in use.

USB Performance Differences

  • USB 2.0 operates at a maximum speed of 480Mbps, whereas USB 3.2 can achieve speeds of up to 20Gbps with enhancements in data transfer capabilities.
  • A device must meet a minimum speed of 480Mbps to be classified as Hi-Speed.
  • USB 3.0 is the standard associated with a speed of 5Gbps.

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