USB is a special format that remains the most popular in the field of personal computers. Today USB-input (connector) is used everywhere (charger for phones, adapters, etc.).
Micro USB and Mini USB
Mini USB is already losing its position on the market, and it is being replaced by its analog - Micro USB. The key feature of Micro USB is its compact form. At the same time, Micro USB is capable of providing no less speed of data transfer from one media to another. Unlike Mini USB, the new version takes up much less space on the PCB (about half as much). It is believed that it is this parameter that is fundamental in the design of small gadgets, such as mobile phones, digital cameras, PDAs, players, etc.
The main differences between Micro USB and Mini USB
Micro USB has a compact type of plug, made on the basis of USB 2.0. This is the kind of improved USB that has been around since 2011. It is he who is used to charge and transfer data for each new mobile device. This is primarily due to the fact that modern manufacturers of gadgets and other small devices have come to the conclusion that a huge number of very different connectors for charging and data transfer are impractical. Thus, it turns out that every new device, be it a phone, tablet or something else, has a standard connector - Micro USB.
As mentioned above - Micro USB differs from its predecessor primarily in its small size. In addition, it is several times stronger than the previous USB version. This is because it is coated with stainless steel and also supports the USB On-the-Go specification. The peculiarity of this specification is that it provides data exchange between two end devices without any additional equipment (computer, laptop, etc.).
The Micro USB connector itself has three types of plug, these are: Micro A, Micro AB and Micro B. The difference between them, as you might guess, lies in the size of the plug, plugs and sockets. This is where the main differences end. The Micro USB cable itself has four conductors. Two of them play the role of transmission, data exchange, and the other two - for power supply, with a voltage of up to 5 volts (that is, for charging the device). As for the visual component, Micro USB on one side has a Micro A, Micro AB or Micro B plug, and on the other end a regular USB input for connecting to a charger, personal computer, etc.
