IT Services Circle

Aug 2, 2026 · Industry Insights

Why USB‑B, Born the Same Year as USB‑A and USB‑C, Never Achieved Their Success

Although USB‑B was introduced alongside USB‑A in 1996 and served a clear purpose for peripheral devices, its bulky shape, market positioning for fixed equipment, and the rise of slimmer, multifunctional connectors like USB‑C kept it from becoming as ubiquitous as its siblings.