USB-C

USB-C is a specification for a small, reversible connector plug and receptacle used to carry data, video, and electrical power.

USB Power Delivery: A protocol that negotiates electrical power between USB devices and chargers. USB-C ports use it to negotiate charging voltage and current beyond basic USB power.
Universal Serial Bus: A family of standards for connecting computers and peripherals to exchange data and power. USB-C is one connector specification within the broader USB system.
USB-A: A rectangular USB connector type with a non-reversible plug. Its fixed orientation contrasts with USB-C’s reversible design.
USB-C monitor: A display that accepts video through a USB-C connection, often alongside data or power. A single USB-C connection can connect a computer to a display and provide charging.
USB data signaling: The electrical methods USB uses to encode and transmit digital data. USB-C connector wiring can carry different generations and speeds of USB signaling.
USB connector: A physical interface that joins USB cables and devices. USB-C is a connector type, distinct from the USB protocols it can carry.
USB Micro-B: A compact, asymmetric USB connector once common on phones and portable devices. It was a common predecessor for small devices but is less convenient to insert.
USB-C docking station: A hub that expands a computer’s USB-C connection into ports for displays, storage, networking, and power. Docking stations use USB-C to consolidate several peripheral connections.
USB-C cable: A cable with USB-C plugs, whose supported data rates and power levels depend on its construction and certification. The connector alone does not guarantee that a cable supports high data rates or power.
USB 3.2: A USB data-transfer standard that includes several signaling rates over compatible connections. USB-C receptacles can support USB 3.2, though the connector does not guarantee it.

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