Description should include a comparison of various PC connection interfaces and the following:
- Physical connections
- USB 1.1 vs. 2.0 vs. 3.0
- Connector types: A, B, mini, micro, C
- FireWire 400 vs. FireWire 800
- Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (SATA)1 vs. SATA2 vs. SATA3, eSATA
- Small Computer System Interface (SCSI)
- Serial Attached SCSI Statistical Analysis System (SAS)
- M.2
- Fiber optics
- Other connector types
- Video Graphics Array (VGA)
- High-Definition Media Interface (HDMI)
- Digital Visual Interface (DVI)
- Audio
- Analog
- Digital (Optical connector)
- Wireless connections
- Bluetooth
- RF
- Infrared (IR)
- Near Field Communication (NFC)
- Characteristics
- Analog
- Digital
- Distance limitations
- Data transfer speeds
- Quality
- Frequencies
Process/Skill Questions:
- What are the speeds of the various USB connectors?
- What are the maximum distances for the various cable lengths?
- How do Bluetooth, RF, IR, and NFC differ?