Universal Serial Bus

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Universal Serial Bus (USB) is a plug-and-play interface between a computer and add-on devices, such as joysticks, keyboards, etc., which can be added to a computer without having to add an adapter card or turn the computer off. This paper first presents the technological state of the USB. It then examines the general operation and environment of the device. The paper continues by examining the availability of USBs, supporters of this technology, and competition in the field. Finally, the paper concludes with a prognosis for the future of USB technology.

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"Universal Serial Bus was developed by a complex of companies (Compaq, Digital, IBM, Intel, Microsoft, NEC and Northern Telecom) with the aim of using a single interface to connect accessory peripheral units, thus replacing parallel and serial ports as well as other inputs and output on computers (USB, TechTarget). In 1995 the USB Implementers Forum (USB IF) was set up to support and speed up use of USB peripheral units by the market and consumers (About USB Implementers Forum, Inc.). USBIF is a non-profit corporation founded by the group of companies that developed the initial Universal Serial Bus specification."

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