What is a micro USB cable?

A micro USB cable is a small, rectangular cable used for charging and transferring data between devices like smartphones and tablets. It's smaller than the standard USB cable but is being replaced by USB-C in newer devices.
 
Yes Simran, you are right a micro USB cable is smaller than the standard USB connector. Some key differences between the micro USB and a standard USB are given below.

Micro USB cable​
Standard USB Cable​
  • It should be used in smartphones and digital cameras
  • It should be used on desktop and portable equipment
  • Size varies between 10–11 mm wide
  • Size varies between 15 x 21 mm
  • USB Standards are 2.0/3.2/4
  • USB Standards are 2.0/3.2
  • Data transmission up to 40 Gbps
  • Data transmission up to 10 Gbps
 
A Micro USB cable is a type of USB (Universal Serial Bus) cable that features a micro USB connector on one end. It is commonly used for charging and data transfer in small electronic devices such as smartphones, tablets, digital cameras, and portable power banks.

Key Features:

  • Smaller than standard USB connectors, designed for portable devices.
  • It comes in Micro USB-A, Micro USB-B, and Micro USB-AB variations (Micro USB-B is the most common).
  • Supports data syncing and power delivery.
 
Micro USB cables come in two main types: Micro-A and Micro-B. Micro-A is typically used for host connections, like connecting to a computer, while Micro-B is more common for connecting to devices like smartphones.
 
A micro USB cable is a sort of Universal Serial Bus (USB) cable that become extensively used for charging and shifting facts between small digital devices.
 
USB stands for (Universal Serial Bus) this is used for charging and also for data transfer from system (computer ) to mobile. it is a small transferable cable.
 
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