RS PRO USB 3.0 Cable, Male USB A to Male USB B Cable, 5m

RS PRO 5M USB 3.0 A Male to USB 3.0 B Male - Blue

This high quality USB cable from RS PRO features a USB 3.0 A male connector at one end and a USB 3.0 B male connector at the other, offering exceptional USB speeds and reliability suitable for a wide range of applications. With the addition of USB 3.0, the cable is also backwards compatible with USB 2.0 and 1.1, making it a highly versatile USB cable. The cable flex features copper wire conductors and drain wire with an aluminium braid for shielding, ensuring a high performance USB cable. The internal wires are enclosed in a blue PVC sheath offering excellent durability and corrosion resistance, whilst remaining flexible enough to accommodate cable management solutions. Both connector types are manufactured from nickel and feature PVC hoods, offering optimum performance and protection. This high performance USB cable is ideal for connecting various devices together that require charging, power or data to be transferred such as a computer and a printer.

Features and benefits

• USB 3.0 SuperSpeed offering excellent transfer speeds
• USB 2.0, 1.1 compatible making it highly versatile
• Blue PVC sheath offering excellent durability and protection
• 10 Pin
• 28 AWG (American Wire Gauge)
• Overall Cable Diameter 5.0 mm
• Shielded, Braided and Drain
• Gold contacts
• Nickel connectors with PVC hoods offering a reliable connection

Application

USB A male to B male cables are available in a wide range of lengths and colours and can be used for charging, providing power and transferring data between a variety of devices. USB 3.0 A male to B male cables can include connectors and protective jackets or sheath made from a variety of materials including nickel, gold, PVC and more.

USB 3.0 A male to B male cables are commonly used to connect devices to a computer such as:

• Printers
• Scanners
• External hard drives
• Drives
• Routers
• Consoles
• Audio and visual devices

FAQs

What is USB version 3.0?

Dubbed "SuperSpeed USB", USB 3.0 promises a major leap forward in transfer speeds and capability, while maintaining backwards compatibility with USB 2.0 devices.

What is the difference between USB type A and type B connectors?

USB type A connectors are the most common USB type and feature a rectangular shape. They are often found on the end of devices such as memory sticks and keyboards and are used to fit into female type A connectors and adapters. Type A connectors tend to be used for host devices such as laptops, games consoles and more and are available in different sizes such as Mini-A and Micro-A.

Type B connectors feature a squarer profile with a slight rounding or square protrusion on the top of it. This type of connector is commonly found on the end of larger devices such as printers and scanners and are used to fit female B connectors and adapters. They are also available in various sizes included Mini-B and Micro-B.

Is this backwards compatible?

Yes, this cable is backwards compatible with USB 2.0 and 1.1. However, if used with USB 2.0 or 1.1 devices the USB speed will be reduced to reflect this.

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