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Name: Justin Case
Status: Student
Age: 15
Location: N/A
Country: N/A
Date: Around 1999
Question:
I was wondering if anyone can tell me just exactly how a Universal Serial Bus works. I know that it is somewhat related to a parallel or serial port, but I cannot find any information on how those work either. I've been trying to find information on USB, but everywhere I go the only information I can find is on what the USB is used for. Please reply a.s.a.p. because I am in desperate need of assistance. Thank You.


Replies:
Have you checked out USB.org? They have a very good F.A.Q. there that explains a lot about the functions of USB as well as how it works. The URL for the USB F.A.Q. is:

http://www.usb.org/faq.html

Also, there is a group called the USB-IF that basically is a group of companies that work together to develop the standards for the technology. Many corporate web sites have information regarding USB-IF. Hope this helps!

-Ken

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