subject: USB Cables - From Pins to Ports [print this page] The ends of USB Cables are intentionally created another way. When looking at the ends of cables it is noticeable that one end is a type A receptacle which is the universal USB plug and the other end has a type B connector. Type B connectors are produced by various vendors and are exclusive to the device. You can buy long a USB cable though Data delay can be avoided by purchasing cables at the shortest length possible.
