RS PRO USB 2.0 Cable, Male USB A to Male USB B Cable, 3m

RS PRO 3 Metre USB 2.0 A Male to USB 2.0 B Male - White

This high quality USB cable from RS PRO features a USB 2.0 A male connector at one end and a USB 2.0 B male connector at the other, offering exceptional quality and reliability suitable for a wide range of applications. With the addition of USB 2.0, the cable can achieve speeds of up to 480 Mbit/s. The cable flex features copper wire conductors and drain wire with an aluminium braid foil shielding, ensuring a high performance USB cable. The internal wires are enclosed in a white 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 2.0 offering speeds of up to 480 Mbit/s
• White PVC sheath offering excellent durability and protection
• Shielded, Braided and Drain
• Gold contacts
• Nickel connectors with strain relief offering a reliable connection
• Suitable for a wide range of applications

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 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.

This type of USB cable is 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 2.0?

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 2.0 allows for a transfer speed of 480 Mbit/s. Most devices on the market are compatible with this standard.

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 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.

What is the maximum USB speed this is capable of?

This USB cable can achieve speeds of up to 480 Mbit/s.

Small Pack Size: 182-8867
Large Pack Size: 251-3241

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