Cables and Connectors Vocabulary Crossword Puzzle

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Across
  1. 3. a standard for connection sockets on computers and other electronic equipment.
  2. 5. a 15-pin socket that's part of the D-subminiature (D-Sub) connector family
  3. 8. a standard for connecting video devices to computers. An analog interface that uses a 15-pin connector.
  4. 12. a standard that mentions the specifications used by cables, ports, and protocols that enable simple and universally accepted connectivity between a host and peripheral device
  5. 13. connect your Mac, iPhone, or iPad to a display that uses Thunderbolt 5, Thunderbolt 4, Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) or USB-C for video
  6. 15. probably the most common USB cable besides Type-A. Android phones from years prior and modern gaming consoles use this smaller form factor USB for charging controllers and devices. Its shape looks like a shrunken HDMI cable, and it is the smallest of all USBs.
  7. 16. used to connect Apple mobile devices like iPhones, iPads, and iPods to host computers, external monitors, cameras, USB battery chargers, and other peripherals
  8. 17. a versatile connector that can be used for charging, data transfer, video output, and more. It's becoming the standard charging port for many devices.
  9. 18. a device or software component that allows different systems or components to work together
  10. 21. require an external power source such as a wall outlet or a battery.
  11. 22. a flexible glass or plastic fiber that can transmit light from one end to the other.
  12. 24. used to connect and communicate between computers and peripheral devices, such as hard disk drives, tape drives, CD/DVD drives, and scanners
  13. 25. connect telephones, modems, and other devices to a wall jack or phone line
  14. 26. a command and transport protocol that defines how data is transferred between a computer's motherboard and mass storage devices
Down
  1. 1. means a device is powered by a USB connection instead of an external power supply.
  2. 2. a method used to access computer peripheral devices that employs a serial -- one bit at a time -- means of digital data transfer over thin cables
  3. 4. a set of technical specifications that define how digital. audio signals are transmitted between audio devices.
  4. 6. allow connecting a peripheral device with one plug to a different jack on the computer.
  5. 7. cables are most commonly used to transmit video data from older PCs to older monitors
  6. 9. a type of connector used to connect headphones, external speakers, and other audio devices to a computer, smartphone, or any other device
  7. 10. a software application that helps programmers develop software code efficiently
  8. 11. a digital interface that transmits audio and video, while VGA is an analog interface that transmits video only
  9. 14. a rectangular connector that provides power and data transfer. It's the most common type of USB connector and is used on many devices, including computers, laptops, and gaming consoles.
  10. 19. a standardized telecommunication network interface for connecting voice and data equipment to a computer service provided by a local exchange carrier or long distance carrier.
  11. 20. a digital display interface standard primarily used to connect a computer to a monitor
  12. 23. Originally popular in early mobilephone, IT has shifted towards use in digital cameras as devices have trended towards even smaller connectors like micro USB. Today, it serves as a legacy connector, mainly found in specific devices and no longer common for new products.