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USB Standards

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USB Standards are technical specifications for Universal Serial Bus interfaces controlling data transfer and power delivery.

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USB Standards dictate the physical and functional specifications for Universal Serial Bus connections, allowing interoperability between computer systems and peripherals. They are crucial for ensuring compatibility and efficiency in data transfer and charging across numerous electronic devices, including but not limited to PCs, laptops, and mobile devices.

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The USB 3.0 standard supports data transfer rates up to 5 Gbit/s (625 MB/s).

This standard is commonly used in external hard drives and flash drives to enhance data transfer speed between storage devices and PC systems.

The USB 3.1 standard, also known as USB SuperSpeed+, increases data transfer rates up to 10 Gbit/s.

USB 3.1 is employed in docking stations and expansion cards, facilitating higher speed connections for PCs with compatible peripherals.