Knowledge Base .: Do USB 1.1 cables work with USB 2.0 devices?

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Knowledge Base .: Do USB 1.1 cables work with USB 2.0 devices?

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Do USB 1.1 cables work with USB 2.0 devices?

Ideally, yes. USB 2.0 architecture uses the same cables and connectors as USB 1.1 compliant products.

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