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USB 1.0 and 1.1 had a specified maximum data transfer rate of 12 Mbits/s. USB 2.0 has a theoretical maximum data transfer rate of 480 Mbits/s USB 3.0 will have a theoretical maximum of 4.8 Gbits/s.
The most common port on new computers today is the USB port. USB is highly popular because of high data rates and its plug and play ability.
USB 1.0 and USB 2.0 are similar but USB 2.0 provides for a much faster data transfer rate. The USB 1.0 specification operates at 12Mbit/s and the USB 2.0 specification operates at 480Mbits/s Although a 1.0 device cannot operate at 2.0 speeds, the two are compatible. Connecting a USB 1.0 device to a USB 2.0 port or connecting a USB 2.0 device to a USB 1.0 port are both possible. Any device, port or hub that is a 1.0 standard will reduce the data rate to the 1.0 standard. The USB 2.0 specification was adopted in 2001 and most USB devices now conform to the later standard. Older computers may have USB 1.0 ports fitted but will still operate without problems for most applications.
A USB lock works by physically blocking USB ports from unauthorised access, thus preventing unauthorised data transfer, which reduces the risk of data leakage, data theft and computer viruses.
The theoretical maximum data rate in USB 2.0 is 480 Mbit/s (60 MB/s) per controller and is shared amongst all attached devices. Some chipset manufacturers overcome this bottleneck by providing multiple USB 2.0 controllers within the Southbridge. It should be noted that USB 3.0 has now been released and operates at a theoretical top speed of 5Gbit/s.