1.5 Mobile Device Connections

Question 1

What are the 2 standardized USB connections that connect to mobile devices? Which one is the newer standard?

Answer 1

• USB Mini B Plug
• USB Micro B Plug
• USB Micro is the newer

Question 2

What are the specs of USB-C?

Answer 2

• 24 Pin, double sided
• Used for hosts and devices
• On the other end is a standard USB A connector. Acts as a USB 2.0 or USB 3.1
• Also acts as an analog output 3.5mm

Question 3

What is a Lightning Cable?

Answer 3

• Apple’s proprietary cable
• 8-pin digital signal
• Used for iPhone, iPad, iPod devices
• It has some advantages over USB Micro: Higher power, double sided, simple design

Question 4

What is Tethering?

Answer 4

• Physically connecting a device to your mobile phone to enable internet access from almost anywhere.
• Uses the internet and data connection
• May require service or configuration by provider

Question 5

What is a Hotspot?

Answer 5

• Turns your phone into a wireless router

- Extends the cellular data network to all of your devices.

Question 6

What is NFC

Answer 6

• Near Field Communication
• Sends small amounts of data over a limited area.
• Built into your phone
• Used for payment systems and transportation.
• Access “Token” identity card.

Question 7

What is Bluetooth?

Answer 7

• PAN (Personal area network).
• used for many different mobile device connections. Can be used to tether.
• Used for headphones, speakers, smartwatches, etc..

Question 8

What is IR?

Answer 8

• Infrared
• Not really used for file transfer or printing anymore.
• Mostly found on entertainment centers like remotes.