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Product Details
USB 2.0 Cable Type A - Micro B
This versatile RS Pro Male USB A to Male Micro USB B cable has been designed with customers in mind and manufactured from high-quality materials. This cable supports USB 2.0 protocol standard that allows for a data transfer up to 480 Mbps.
Features and benefits:
Connector: Male USB A - Male Micro USB B
Plug & Play - no additional software required
Improved shielding
Made from high-quality materials
USB Type 2.0
Used for connecting USB A ports devices with Micro USB connectors
Typical Applications:
USB cable is typical components used to provide a connection from computers to peripherals such as keyboards, printers, portable media players, network adaptors and pointing devices. They are also used to provide electrical power to portable devices via a wall adaptor or computer.
FAQs:
How does USB cable work?
The USB cable (Universal Serial Bus) is the easy-to-use, standardised connector that allows for the integration of different types of devices with a computer. A USB cable consists of four wires that are used for transferring separately power and data. A USB cable allows for communication between devices in both directions.
What type of USB cable is this?
USB cable types can be classified into several transfer speed groups:
USB 3.1 – the most recent and the fastest available standard of USB
cables. It is capable to transfer up to 10Gbps. Please, bear in mind that USB 3.1 types are not compatible with USB 2.0 or older ports.
USB 3.0 – these cables are able to work up to 5Gbps and are used in many modern devices that require multiple streams of data. USB 3.0 ports are fully backwards compatible which means USB 2.0 cables will be working with them. However, data transfer speed will be limited up to 2.0 standard.
USB 2.0 – one of the most popular USB Cable standard that allows for a transfer speed of 480 Mbps. Most of the devices on the market are compatible with this standard.
Features and benefits:
Connector: Male USB A - Male Micro USB B
Plug & Play - no additional software required
Improved shielding
Made from high-quality materials
USB Type 2.0
Used for connecting USB A ports devices with Micro USB connectors
Typical Applications:
USB cable is typical components used to provide a connection from computers to peripherals such as keyboards, printers, portable media players, network adaptors and pointing devices. They are also used to provide electrical power to portable devices via a wall adaptor or computer.
FAQs:
How does USB cable work?
The USB cable (Universal Serial Bus) is the easy-to-use, standardised connector that allows for the integration of different types of devices with a computer. A USB cable consists of four wires that are used for transferring separately power and data. A USB cable allows for communication between devices in both directions.
What type of USB cable is this?
USB cable types can be classified into several transfer speed groups:
USB 3.1 – the most recent and the fastest available standard of USB
cables. It is capable to transfer up to 10Gbps. Please, bear in mind that USB 3.1 types are not compatible with USB 2.0 or older ports.
USB 3.0 – these cables are able to work up to 5Gbps and are used in many modern devices that require multiple streams of data. USB 3.0 ports are fully backwards compatible which means USB 2.0 cables will be working with them. However, data transfer speed will be limited up to 2.0 standard.
USB 2.0 – one of the most popular USB Cable standard that allows for a transfer speed of 480 Mbps. Most of the devices on the market are compatible with this standard.
What is a USB Type A Connector?
The USB connector type is determined by its shape. A Type A connector is the most common type with a flat and rectangular shape. The plug connector is found on one end of computer peripheral cables such as mice, keyboards and printers and is also built into memory sticks. The plug on the cable connects to a type A female port or receptacle on a host device such as a desktop computer, laptop, netbook or tablet. Type A connectors are supported in all USB versions, including 1.1, 2.0 and 3.0 as the shape is the same, for instance, a version 2.0 plug will mate with a version 1.1 and 3.0 receptacle or port.
What is USB Version 3.0?
USB stands for Universal Serial Bus. The USB version relates to the technology that allows the data to be transferred along a cable from one device to another. USB 3.0 allows for a transfer speed of 5 Gbps or 5120 Mbit/s and is also referred to as SuperSpeed USB. A USB 3.0 cable can be plugged into a USB 2.0 port (as long as the connector is compatible) but the data transfer speed will limited to the USB 2.0 standard
Features and Benefits
Used for extending an existing USB-A cable
Compatible with every USB version
Reliable SuperSpeed connection
Moulded connector
Plug and Play - no additional software required
Meets standard USB 3.0 (transfer rate up to 5120 Mbit/s)
Compatible with every USB version
Reliable SuperSpeed connection
Moulded connector
Plug and Play - no additional software required
Meets standard USB 3.0 (transfer rate up to 5120 Mbit/s)
Applications
This USB cable is used for extending an existing USB A cable so your peripheral USB device can be connected to a host PC port. Typical applications include connecting a mouse or keyboard to a host desktop PC, tablet or laptop. Type A ports are also found on Smart TVs, DVD players and games consoles.
How does a USB Extension Cable Work?
A USB cable allows digital data to be transferred from a peripheral device to a host PC. The male end of the USB extension cable is inserted into the host PC and the female end is connected to the USB device cable you need extending. Once connected the data is transferred automatically without the need for any additional interfaces or software. This is referred to as Plug and Play
Standards
UL, CUL
Specifications
Attribute | Value |
---|---|
Length | 1.8m |
Sheath Colour | White |
Standards Met | UL 2725 |