There’s two cases when hackers have to think about USB-C connector mechanics. The first is when a USB-C connector physically breaks, and the second is when we need to put a connector on our own board.

Covering interconnects takes up quite a large chunk of my time here at Electronic Products Magazine. While the majority of the connectors and sockets I see may be garden variety, me-too products, ...

Designed for USB 3.0, four new connector sockets support 5-Gb/s SuperSpeed data transfers — 10 times faster than Hi-Speed USB 2.0. USB 3.0 is back-compatible with 2.0 and its new SuperSpeed data ...

In the first M.2 article, I’ve described real-world types and usecases of M.2 devices, so that you don’t get confused when dealing with various cards and ports available out there. I’ve also designed ...

Following on from its vertical-mount long-life USB A-type sockets (photo centre), GCT has announced a pair of horizontal-mount extended-life USB A connectors – with added current capacity – aiming ...

(D-SUBminiature connectors) A family of plugs and sockets widely used in communications and on earlier PCs. For example, the analog VGA monitor interface uses a D-sub 15-pin plug and socket. Also ...

Anyone who has read any of my articles long enough here at Audioholics knows the love-hate relationship I have with HDMI. Mostly hate, since I believe HDMI should have been more focused on protocol, ...

Two-pronged devices are commonly used for smaller gadgets like phone chargers while larger appliances typically come with a three-pronged cable.