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Computer Ports and Connectors

The document provides a comprehensive overview of common computer ports and connectors, categorized into data transfer, video, audio, networking, power, and internal connectors. It includes details on various types of ports, their generations, and associated protocols, highlighting the evolution and capabilities of each. This information serves as a reference for understanding the functionality and compatibility of different computer connections.

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Computer Ports and Connectors

The document provides a comprehensive overview of common computer ports and connectors, categorized into data transfer, video, audio, networking, power, and internal connectors. It includes details on various types of ports, their generations, and associated protocols, highlighting the evolution and capabilities of each. This information serves as a reference for understanding the functionality and compatibility of different computer connections.

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Computer Ports and Connectors

Here’s a list of common computer ports and connectors, categorized by their function:

1. Data Transfer Ports

USB-A – Standard USB port (keyboards, mice, flash drives)


USB-B – Used for printers and external devices
USB-C – Reversible, fast data transfer, supports power delivery
Micro-USB – Found on older smartphones, cameras, and accessories
Mini-USB – Used in some older devices like cameras
Thunderbolt (Mini DisplayPort) – High-speed data and video transfer
eSATA – External hard drives and SSDs
FireWire (IEEE 1394) – Used for high-speed external devices (now obsolete)
Serial (RS-232) – Used for older modems, industrial machines

2. Video Ports

VGA (Video Graphics Array) – Analog video, older monitors


DVI (Digital Visual Interface) – Digital video, pre-HDMI standard
HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) – Common for modern displays
DisplayPort (DP) – High-resolution video and audio
Mini DisplayPort – Smaller version, used in some laptops
S-Video – Analog video, used in older TVs
Composite (RCA – Yellow/Red/White) – Old TVs, game consoles
Component (RGB – Red/Blue/Green RCA) – Improved analog video

3. Audio Ports

3.5mm Audio Jack – Standard for headphones and microphones


6.35mm (1/4-inch) Jack – Professional audio equipment
Optical Audio (TOSLINK, S/PDIF) – Digital audio, home theaters
RCA Audio (Red/White) – Stereo audio connections

4. Networking & Communication Ports

Ethernet (RJ-45) – Wired networking


Modem (RJ-11) – Telephone line for dial-up internet
Bluetooth – Wireless communication for devices
Infrared (IR) – Older wireless connection, remote controls

5. Power Connectors

Barrel Connector (DC Jack) – Common for laptop power adapters


USB Power (USB-C, USB-A, etc.) – Used for charging devices
Molex – Older internal power connector for hard drives, fans

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SATA Power – Modern power connector for hard drives and SSDs
PCIe Power (6-pin, 8-pin) – Powers high-performance GPUs

6. Internal Computer Connectors

SATA (Serial ATA) – Connects storage drives (HDDs, SSDs)


M.2 Slot – High-speed SSDs and Wi-Fi modules
PCI Express (PCIe) – Used for graphics cards, network cards
IDE (PATA, Ribbon Cable) – Legacy storage connector
NVMe (Non-Volatile Memory Express) – High-speed SSDs

Would you like details on a specific connector? 😊


Here’s a breakdown of computer ports, their generations, and protocols to help you understand their
evolution and capabilities:

1. Data Transfer Ports


Port Generations Protocols
USB-A / USB-B / Mini- USB 1.0 (12 Mbps), USB 2.0 (480 Mbps), USB 3.0 (5 USB, HID, Mass Storage,
USB / Micro-USB Gbps), USB 3.1 (10 Gbps), USB 3.2 (20 Gbps) Charging
USB 3.1 (10 Gbps), USB 3.2 (20 Gbps), USB4 (40 USB, Thunderbolt 3 & 4, Power
USB-C
Gbps) Delivery, DisplayPort
Thunderbolt 1 (10 Gbps), Thunderbolt 2 (20 Gbps), PCIe, DisplayPort, USB, Power
Thunderbolt
Thunderbolt 3 (40 Gbps), Thunderbolt 4 (40 Gbps) Delivery
eSATA SATA I (1.5 Gbps), SATA II (3 Gbps), SATA III (6 Gbps) SATA External

FireWire (IEEE 1394) 1394a (400 Mbps), 1394b (800 Mbps) Serial Bus Protocol
UART (Universal Asynchronous
Serial (RS-232) Legacy Standard
Receiver-Transmitter)

2. Video Ports
Port Generations Protocols

VGA (D-Sub 15-pin) Analog Standard VGA


TMDS (Transition-
DVI-A (Analog), DVI-D (Digital, Single Link 3.96 Gbps,
DVI Minimized Differential
Dual Link 7.92 Gbps)
Signaling)

HDMI 1.0 (4.95 Gbps), HDMI 1.2, HDMI 1.3 (10.2 Gbps),
TMDS, eARC (Enhanced
HDMI HDMI 1.4 (10.2 Gbps, 4K@30Hz), HDMI 2.0 (18 Gbps,
Audio Return Channel)
4K@60Hz), HDMI 2.1 (48 Gbps, 8K@60Hz)
DP 1.0 (8.64 Gbps), DP 1.2 (17.28 Gbps), DP 1.3 (32.4 DisplayPort Protocol, DSC
DisplayPort (DP) Gbps), DP 1.4 (32.4 Gbps, HDR, DSC), DP 2.0 (80 Gbps, (Display Stream
16K support) Compression)
Mini DisplayPort Equivalent to DisplayPort 1.2 DisplayPort Protocol
S-Video Analog Standard Y/C Signal

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Port Generations Protocols

Composite (RCA -
Analog Standard NTSC, PAL
Yellow)

Component (RGB -
Analog Standard YPbPr
Red/Blue/Green RCA)

3. Audio Ports
Port Generations Protocols
3.5mm Audio Jack TRS, TRRS Variants Analog Audio

6.35mm (1/4-inch) Jack TRS Analog Audio


Optical Audio (TOSLINK, S/PDIF) PCM, Dolby Digital, DTS Digital Optical
RCA Audio (Red/White) Stereo Analog Line-Level Analog

4. Networking & Communication Ports


Port Generations Protocols
Ethernet (RJ- 10BASE-T (10 Mbps), 100BASE-TX (100 Mbps), 1000BASE-T (1
IEEE 802.3 (Ethernet)
45) Gbps), 10GBASE-T (10 Gbps), 40GBASE-T (40 Gbps)
Modem (RJ- PSTN (Public Switched
56Kbps (Dial-up)
11) Telephone Network)
Bluetooth 1.0 (1 Mbps), 2.0 (3 Mbps), 3.0 (24 Mbps), 4.0 (Low
Bluetooth Bluetooth Protocol Stack
Energy), 5.0 (2 Mbps, Long Range)
Infrared (IR) IrDA (4 Mbps) Infrared Communication

5. Power Connectors
Port Generations Protocols
Barrel Connector (DC Jack) Various Voltages (5V, 9V, 12V, 19V) Direct Current (DC)

USB Power (USB-C PD) USB-PD 1.0 (10W), USB-PD 2.0 (100W), USB-PD 3.0 (240W) USB Power Delivery
Molex (4-pin) Legacy DC 5V, 12V
SATA Power 15-pin Connector 3.3V, 5V, 12V
PCIe Power (6-pin, 8-pin) PCIe 6-pin (75W), PCIe 8-pin (150W), 12VHPWR (600W) PCI Express Power

6. Internal Computer Connectors


Port Generations Protocols
AHCI, NVMe (for
SATA (Serial ATA) SATA I (1.5 Gbps), SATA II (3 Gbps), SATA III (6 Gbps)
some SSDs)
PCIe Gen 3 (32 Gbps), PCIe Gen 4 (64 Gbps), PCIe Gen 5
M.2 Slot NVMe, AHCI, SATA
(128 Gbps)

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Port Generations Protocols

PCIe 1.0 (2.5 GT/s), PCIe 2.0 (5 GT/s), PCIe 3.0 (8 GT/s), PCIe
PCI Express (PCIe) PCIe Protocol
4.0 (16 GT/s), PCIe 5.0 (32 GT/s)

ATA-33 (33 MB/s), ATA-66 (66 MB/s), ATA-100 (100 MB/s),


IDE (PATA, Ribbon Cable) Parallel ATA (PATA)
ATA-133 (133 MB/s)

NVMe (Non-Volatile
NVMe 1.0, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.0 PCIe Protocol
Memory Express)

This should give you a clear understanding of computer ports, their generations, and protocols. Let
me know if you need more details on any specific one! 🚀

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