USB 2.0: The Faster & More Powerful Connection Standard

USB 2.0 (Universal Serial Bus 2.0) is a standard interface used for connecting various devices to a computer. It's an improved version of the original USB 1.1 standard, offering faster data transfer rates of up to 480 Mbps (megabits per second) and improved power management. USB 2.0 ports are backward compatible with USB 1.1 devices, but data transfer rates will be limited to the slower speed of USB 1.1. USB 2.0 is commonly used for connecting external hard drives, flash drives, printers, cameras, and other peripherals to a computer.