B+B SmartWorx offers a wide range of USB connection solutions, including USB-to-serial converters, hubs, surge protectors, and extenders - all built to keep working flawlessly for years to come, even in the toughest environments. The Universal Serial Bus (USB) started out as a standardized approach for controlling computer peripherals. It has now moved off the desktop and out into the real world where it is used in challenging environments that range from point-of-sale to medicine and industry. In fact, it's a near-universal solution for device connectivity.