This document defines USB (Universal Serial Bus) and identifies its key features. It discusses the history and benefits of USB, identifies different USB types, and forecasts future sales growth. It compares USB to other interfaces like serial and parallel ports, noting USB's advantages in bandwidth, number of supported devices, bus power, cable length limits, plug-and-play capability, and hot swapping. The document also examines how USB flash drives can replace floppy disks through higher capacity, faster performance, and competitive pricing. It outlines USB architecture including cables, connectors, hubs and connections. Finally, it reviews the USB enumeration and data transfer processes and implementation.