If you're unsure of the differences between USB-C and Thunderbolt or between USB 3.0 and USB 3.2 (or is that USB 3.1?), you're not alone. Mind you, we've been in a pretty good place in the past half a ...

When it comes to USB ports and hubs, upstream vs. downstream simply describes the function each USB port handles for ...

This year's USBOIP (Universal Serial Bus over Internet Protocol) hands-on project explores what is necessary to enable USB devices to operate over a network. The project attempts to spark interest and ...

The Universal Serial Bus (USB) is a proven connectivity system. However, there are still design challenges in producing a USB hardware interface. Prime among these are face layout, power, and ...

Ethernet faced constant criticism upon its introduction to the industrial world. However, there is no doubt today that it has become a bus of choice for many industrial applications. Now, history may ...

If you use multiple peripherals in your business and need to connect them to your computer, you'll quickly run out of free USB ports. Keyboards, printers, mice, wireless adapters and chargers all need ...

A few years ago, my Dell Inspiron 3700 blue-screened right after I returned from a trip. I administered laptop CPR; no response. Suddenly, I faced multiple deadlines with no computer. From that ...

The EZ-USB family of programmable USB peripheral controllers has advanced both features and performance, enabling developers to create USB devices that meet the highest performance requirements in ...