As the world of electronic gadgetry made the switch from micro USB to USB-C as the charging port of choice, many of us kept both of the required cables handy. But it’s fair to say that these ...

micro-USB port, and pinouts. It also operates at 5V and requires an external supply of 7 to 12V. The only difference, aside from the obvious size, is the lack of power barrel connector on the Micro.

Micro USB was once the connector of choice for applications where USB-A was too big, but now USB-C has come to dominate all. It’s becoming standard across the board for many peripherals, and ...