USB | FireWire - What does right angle really mean?
Understanding USB Angled Cables
This article is concerning USB A, USB B, and USB Mini-B Connectors
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What does "Right Angle" really mean?
The best way to explain something is by using pictures, as the cliché says, "A picture is worth a thousand words". You probably came across this article while
searching on the internet for the perfect USB cable. A right angle USB cable with just the right size. This Right Angle USB
Chart will help you determine exactly what you need.
For determining if it's a Right Angle, Left, Up or Down Angle, we use the perspective shown by the pictures below. You'll also
see the USB connectors below the picture to show you what exactly we mean when we say it will be angled in a certain direction.
That should make it easier to apply to your situation and your need. Let us know if you have any questions. Our toll free number is
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A Connector
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Link to A to B Cables
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Link to A to A Cables
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Link to A Extension Cables
B Connector
Now, we can come across the same differences when we talk about the USB B connector. Here's our perspective of it. We view the
port from the perspective of the angles being at the bottom.
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Link to B Extension Cables
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Link to B Extension Cables
Mini-B Connector
The picture below will show that the flares of the USB Mini-B connector are at the top.
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Link to Mini-B Cables
Micro-B Connector
The picture below will show that the wider, or flared part of the USB Micro-B connector is at the top.
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Link to Micro-B Cables
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Link to Micro-B Extensions