RS PRO USB 3.0 Cable, Male USB A to Female USB A USB Extension Cable, 1.8m

RS PRO USB 3.0 Male USB A to Female USB A, 1.8 Metre USB Extension Cable, White

This high quality USB extension cable from RS PRO features a male USB A connector at one end and a female USB A connector at the other, allowing shorter USB A cables to be extended whilst offering exceptional USB speeds and reliability. 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 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 connectors are manufactured from nickel and feature strain relief to prevent the cable splitting whilst offering optimum performance and protection. This high performance USB extension cable is ideal for extending USB cables that are too short and can be used in various applications such as connecting devices together that require charging, power or data to be transferred.

Features and benefits

• Perfect for extending the length of USB A cables that are too short
• Male USB A connector to connect to host and Female USB A connector to allow male A connectors to be inserted, extending the cable length
• USB 3.0 SuperSpeed offering excellent transfer speeds
• USB 2.0, 1.1 compatible making it highly versatile
• White PVC sheath offering excellent durability and protection
• Shielded, Braided and Drain
• Nickel connectors with strain relief offering a reliable connection

Application

USB extension cables are available in a wide range of lengths and colours and are perfect for extending the length of a USB cable that is too short. They are available with various connector types such as A and B and can be used for charging, providing power and transferring data between a variety of devices. USB extension cables can include connectors and protective jackets or sheath made from a variety of materials including nickel, gold, PVC and more.

USB extension cables are commonly used to extend the length of a USB cable to connect devices to a computer or other USB peripherals such as:

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

FAQs

What is the difference between Male and Female USB connectors?

USB cables can feature either male or female connectors suited to various applications. Male connectors are typically used to connect to a host such as a computer, whereas a female connector is used to receive a male connector. For example, a computer will often feature a female USB port to allow male connectors found on devices such as a keyboard to be inserted and connected.

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.

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.

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