Does USB "connector" = socket or plug or both?

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Can you explain the what the term "connector" refers to?

I would have *guessed* that "connector" refers to bothe the socket and
the plug.

But when I look at a chart of USB plug and socket dimensions
then I see "connector" being used to describe only the socket.

See http://www.us-electronics.com/files/usbconnectors.pdf.

What is the correct usage of the term "connector" with respect to
computers?
 
What is the correct usage of the term "connector" with respect to
computers?
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There is no rule. The term can be applied freely to plugs and sockets
depending on the preference of the writer or speaker. Why do you think
that there has to be an officially correct usage? English dictionaries
have been descriptivist for about 150 years. Digital computers are a
comparatively recent development.
 
Jon D said:
Can you explain the what the term "connector" refers to?

I would have *guessed* that "connector" refers to bothe the socket and
the plug.

But when I look at a chart of USB plug and socket dimensions
then I see "connector" being used to describe only the socket.

See http://www.us-electronics.com/files/usbconnectors.pdf.

What is the correct usage of the term "connector" with respect to
computers?
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The connector refers to the physical connection. In the case of USB
connectors, it refers to both the plug and the socket that the plug goes
into. If it's being used to refer to the socket only, it might be *assumed*
that the device you are going to use with it has the plug on it
lready. -Dave
 
Jon said:
Can you explain the what the term "connector" refers to?
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A connector is either the plug, or the socket, or the combination of
both. it only implies the "device to connect with". It can be freely
used for either plug or socket or both, depending on context.
 
connector identifies the type of interface being attached. firewire - USB (mini ,A
,B) -serial- parallel -IDE -SATA -Molex
 
Can you explain the what the term "connector" refers to?

I would have *guessed* that "connector" refers to bothe the socket and
the plug.

But when I look at a chart of USB plug and socket dimensions
then I see "connector" being used to describe only the socket.

Seehttp://www.us-electronics.com/files/usbconnectors.pdf.

What is the correct usage of the term "connector" with respect to
computers?
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Like others have said, the nomenclature depends on the application.
Your question is therefore unclear--what do you mean by "socket" and
"plug"?

For this application, find the answer to your question in chapter 6 of
http://www.usb.org/developers/docs/usb_20_05122006.zip
Connector is the generic term; it covers sockets, plugs, receptacles,
etc...

I've used "plug" to mean "the thing that is at the end of a cord", and
"receptacle" to mean "the thing that is mounted in the cabinet", and
"socket" to mean "something at your house, but we don't have any in
the plant".

Of course, when your electrician calls the thing in the cabinet a
"socket" you don't argue with him unless you never want to get any
work done again. Especially since he's probably been doing this for
forty years and will teach you many valuable things if you listen...;)
 
connector
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All top posting Usenet retards should be ignored until they BONE UP
and learn how to post properly in Usenet.

You are one such retard.

As a side note ALL cross posting retards should be completely
ignored.

Hey, OP, did you not know that cross posting across several ****ing
newsgroups makes you look more stupid than you already do?
 
eat my shorts
petty little man...............boo hoo top poster.............wah wah insult insult big
deal!
 
Ah, a member of the top posting police. Why can't we call be smart like you
are?

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"If you make it idiot-proof
They'll make better idiots."
 
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Ah, a member of the top posting police.
Why can't we call be smart like you are?
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Or be a top poster because your comments are frequently useless,
but by top posting your bad advice given out of context is less
likely to be noticed by your peers.
 
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