StarTech.com USB 2.0, Male USB A to Male USB C, 480Mbps, 1m

Choose this USB (universal serial bus) Type-A to USB Type-C cable from StarTech.com to quickly charge your mobile devices. You can use it with Thunderbolt 3 ports and the cable supports all USB 2.0 specifications, making it versatile and user-friendly. It offers 3 amps of power for charging USB Type-C compatible devices and has a high data-transfer speed of 480 megabits per second. This cable is suitable for both home and office use.

Robust designStrain relief tested to tolerate over ten thousand bend cycles at a right angle without any negative effects on the cable's performance.
Firmly connected plugsSpecially designed extra-long strain relief moulding stops the connectors from separating from the cable, even when it's used frequently.
No risk of wire damageThis cable is reinforced with Kevlar aramid fibre, which is five times stronger than steel and offers high tensile strength.

• Generous 1m cable length for versatility• Flexible outer jacket that's easily bent around corners• Good heat resistance for improved reliability

Being a StarTech.com product, users can buy with confidence that the materials are of the highest standard and durability for performance you can depend on. For first-class protection with greater cable flex, the designers have added a braided Aluminium-Mylar Foil shield and made the jacket from softer and more flexible TPE (thermoplastic elastomer).

Can other electronic devices interfere with this cable's data transfer?No, this cable is immune to electromagnetic interference and offers consistent and reliable operation throughout its lifetime.

StarTech.com have thought of everything. They’ve added a metal shield to surround the circuit board in the type C connector for further protection, but also incorporates integrated protection against electromagnetic interference to allow devices to charge without interference. The shield also maintains the strength of the connection point.

This solid construction can withstand over 10,000 bend cycles at a 180-degree angle, creating superb strain relief over a long period.

With the very best protection in place, users won’t need to worry about replacing the cable anytime soon. For climate conscious customers, this reduces landfill as you’re not replacing cables as often.

Does not require any external software to be downloaded to use it. Simply plug in the adapter and play.

• Plug-and-play
• Compatible with Thunderbolt 3 ports
• 1m TPE cable
• Compatible with any device with a USB type-C port: iPad Pro, Samsung Galaxy S8, S8+, S9, S10, S20, One Plus, Google Pixel 3a, 3, 4 series, Nexus 6P and USB 3.1 Type C laptops/tablets
• Supports fast charging
• Can charge a Thunderbolt 3 or USB-C enabled laptop: MacBook Pro, HP, Dell, Surface
• 1x Male USB-C connector, 1x Male USB-A connector
• USB C version 2.0
• Data transfer speeds of up to 480Mbps
• Withstand 10,000 180 degree bends
• Withstand 5,000 insertions
• Kevlar aramid fibre incorporated within cable
• TPE jacket which is non-toxic, halogen free, RoHS certified for environmental sustainability
• Black cable colour
• 3A/60W of power
• EMI protection

• Sync gadgets to your computer
• Charge compatible USB C devices

While it is advertised for a solution to all cable needs, there is still some creases to iron out because manufacturers can't coalesce around the same standards. But since 2019 it is fast becoming the default for many new devices being released onto market.

USB stands for Universal Serial Bus and is used to connect peripheral devices such as phones, keyboards, cameras, or printers and scanners. The connection serves to transfer power or data between your computer and a second attachment device so that the latter can perform its task. The USB was created to simplify connection by reducing the number of different connection types.

There are many different types of USB connectors out there and it's easy to get confused. To make it simple, let's split them into two categories: generation 1.0-2.0 and generation 3.0-3.1.

Generation 1.0 - 2.0 connection types include:

• USB A
• USB B
• USB Mini-A
• USB Mini-B
• USB Micro-A
• USB Micro-B

Generation 3.0 - 3.1 connection types include:

• USB A
• USB B
• USB Micro-B
• USB C

You can differentiate between 1.0, 2.0 and 3.0 USB connectors by looking at the colour of the plastic inside the connection end. They will be either white, black or blue respectively.

A male connector will fit into a female counterpart.

• 1x 1m USB A to C cable