Unit 1 Learning Aim B- Connection Types

Commonly used wtih most peripheral devices

Advantages:

- Fast data transfer speeds

- Compatible with most devices

Disadvantages:

- Short range

Most commonly used connector for internal storage devices

Advantages:

- Extremely fast data transfer speeds

- Compatible with most devices

Disadvantages:

- Short range

Commonly used with older display devices

Advantages:

- Compatible with older technology

- Built in locking mechanism

Disadvantages:

- Can't achieve very high resolutions

- Doesn't transmit audio with video

Commonly used with modern display devices

Advantages:

- Capable of 4K resolution output

- Audio can be transmitted with video

Disadvantages:

- No locking mechanism

Used to transmit data between computers, often in a Local Area Network or Home Network

Advantages:

- Compatible with most devices

- Good range (100 metres)

Disadvantages:

- Limits mobility when compared wot WiFi

- Can't be used over very long ranges

Used for transferring data over long distances (e.g. telephone network)

Advantages:

- Extremely fast data transfer speeds

- Very long range cover (100 km)

Disadvantages:

- Very expensive to implement and run

Commonly used with remote controls and older wireless peripherals

Advantages:

- Low susceptibility to interference

Disadvantages:

- Requires Line-of-Sight to transmit

- Transmission speed is very slow

Commonly used with Peripheral Devices and transferring data between systems

Advantages:

- Easy to connect devices with

- Low power consumption

Disadvantages:

- Relatively slow data transfer speeds

- Poor security compared to other methods

Commonly used for wireless networking, especially for internet access

Advantages:

- Fast data transfer speeds

- Relatively large range

- Low cost installation

Disadvantages:

- Complex to setup

- Security can be a big issue

Commonly used to access the Internet while on the go via a mobile device

Advantages:

- Internet access is highly available

- Easy to connect to the Internet

Disadvantages:

- Very expensive Internet access

- Data transfer speeds are relatively slow