To minimize end user termination problems, USB uses a “keyed connector” protocol. The physical difference in the Series “A” and “B” connectors insures proper end user connectivity. The “A” connector is the principle means of connecting USB devices directly to a host or to the downstream port of a hub. All USB devices must have the standard Series “A” connector specified in this chapter. The “B” connector allows device vendors to provide a standard detachable cable. This facilitates end user cable replacement.