USB cheat sheet

What is it?

The caberQU USB cheat sheet offers a quick guide for all possible USB modes, from USB1.1 to USB4 v2 as well as the possible charging speeds with and without USB PD from 7.5W to 24W. Additionally it shows seven different USB connectors, possible USB data modes and the needed pins for each.

The cheat sheet is made out of durable and rigid FR4 material which should hold up for a long time even in harsh conditions.

It includes a manual which explains the modes and their marketing names as well as some USB facts.

Connectors incl. drawings:

• USB-A for USB1.1/2.0
• USB-A for USB3
• USB-B for USB1.1/2.0
• USB-B for USB3
• micro USB for USB1.1/2.0 
• micro USB for USB3
• USB-C for USB1.1/2.0/3/4

USB modes:

• USB1.1
• USB2.0
• USB3.0
• USB3.1
• USB3.2
• USB4
• USB4 v2

USB PD:

• Default values
• Standard power range
• Extended power range

USB pins:

• Vbus, GND, D+, D-, TX1+, TX1-, RX1+, RX1-, TX2+, TX2-. RX2+, RX2-, CC1, CC2, SBU1, SBU2

Why did you make it?

Often times the definitions of USB modes, marketing names, charging speeds and connectors are used interchangeably without any clear distinction on what exactly differentiates them. This leads to a lot of confusion where frustrations are high and working equipment is needlessly thrown away.
 
Save the cables! Just test them and avoid buying new ones.