What is OTG?

Function introduction:
1.The full name of OTG is On-The-Go. The OTG adapter can convert the Micro-USB or USB Type-C interface of the device into the standard USB Type-A master port, so that most of the devices of USB standard interface can be connected and used.
2. It is mainly used to connect a variety of different devices, such as flash drive, mobile hard disk, keyboard, mouse and other devices that requires OTG to connect to mobile phone and MP4.
 
Usage:
Taking the connection between a Mi phone and a flash drive as an example. Insert the Micro-USB port of OTG is inserted into the mobile phone, and then insert the flash drive into the other end of the OTG data line, and the content of the flash drive becomes readable on the phone.
Application introduction:
The following are several frequently used OTG connections at present:
1. Flash drive, mobile hard disk and other storage devices can be connected to the phone through OTG, which is convenient to view the data in the storage device without a computer.
2. The mouse, handle and keyboard lamp operation equipment can be connected to the Pad and mobile phone through OTG, which can bring very great innovative experience to enthusiasts.
3. The flash drive, mobile hard disk and other storage devices can be connected to the Pad, Mi TV box, MP4 and other playback devices through OTG. Because of the limited capacity of the playback equipment, OTG function means an unlimited increase of the storage capacity of playback equipment, which is very practical in daily use.
Of course, there are many scenes and operations that require the OTG function, with the rising popularity of Pad, mobile phones and other mobile devices. OTG function has been playing a very convenient role in people's daily life.
Note:
1. The standard OTG output current is 500mA (such as mobile phone, Mipad Micro-USB interface, etc.), which can meet the power supply needs of most flash drive.
2. The maximum output current of OTG in the Mi TV box is 800mA, which can meet the power supply needs of most flash drive, mobile hard disk and other storage devices.
3. Because the actual effect is to convert to standard USB interface and apply USB data channel, the functions of non-USB interface can not be used, such as video output, projection and so on.
4. Similarly, if the transferred device uses a non-standard USB protocol or requires a separate driver installation, this feature may also not be available, because the system does not support, such as the USB interface of hand drawing board, camera, printer, and so on.
5. Specific support needs to be determined on the basis of the support of the system.