Universal Serial Bus

From WE Computers Museum
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Universal Serial Bus
Developer Compaq, DEC, IBM, Intel, Microsoft, NEC, Nortel
Publisher Numerous
Systems Numerous
Released 1996-current
Added to Museum May 8, 2020

Universal Serial Bus (USB) is the name of connector standards used in various devices.

The standard allows for transferring data and supplying electricity for various devices.

USB was designed by Compaq, DEC, IBM, Intel, Microsoft, NEC, and Nortel in January 1996.

USB devices have been commercially produced since May 1996.

Devices that use USB connectors owned by the WEC Museum

Name Manufacturer Released Notes
Xbox 360 Microsoft 2005
PlayStation 3 Sony 2006
Xbox One Microsoft 2013
PlayStation 4 Sony 2013
Apple TV Apple 2015 Fourth generation