Mobile Device Connectivity and Peripherals

Vocabulary flashcards covering USB connector types, wireless personal area networking (Bluetooth, NFC), digital styluses, and audio headset interfaces.

USB Plugs

Physical connector types used to plug into computing devices, including the Micro B Plug, Mini B Plug, and Type A Plug.

Bluetooth

A wireless protocol providing high speed communication over short distances to form a Personal Area Network (PAN) connecting mobile devices.

Personal Area Network (PAN)

A network centered around an individual's personal workspace, created using short-range communication technologies like Bluetooth to connect mobile devices, headphones, smartwatches, and health monitors.

Near Field Communication (NFC)

A short-range wireless technology built into mobile phones that sends small amounts of data over a limited area for payment systems, transportation, and in-person information exchange.

Digital Stylus

An advanced writing tool that communicates directly to a device and supports features such as pressure sensitivity and programmable buttons.

Headsets

Audio equipment designed for hands-free audio that integrates both earphones and a microphone.

TRRS Connector

A $3.5\,\text{mm}$ tip-ring-ring-sleeve analog audio jack connector commonly used to connect wired headsets.

Lightning Port

A port found on iPhone devices that can be used to connect wired headsets.