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Four compact USB-C to USB 3.0 adapters with aluminium finish

Brainwavz

Brainwavz USB C to USB 3.0 Adapter 4 Pack

SKU CH-7E11-B0EMS

Four USB-C male to USB 3.0 female adapters add legacy USB-A ports to Thunderbolt 3 devices including iPhone 15, 16, 17 and iPad mini

  • Product typeUSB to DisplayPort Adapters
  • Connect legacy USB-A drives via USB-C ports
  • Supports USB 3.0 speeds for fast data transfer
  • Four adapters included for multiple device connections
  • Compact aluminum design fits side-by-side on adjacent ports
  • Compatible with Thunderbolt 3 equipped laptops and tablets

Four-port USB-C to USB-A adapter set

This pack supplies four compact adapters that convert a USB-C port into a standard USB-A socket. Each unit accepts a USB-C male plug and presents a USB 3.0 female receptacle for flash drives, cables or peripherals. The aluminium-alloy bodies are sized to sit side-by-side on adjacent ports without blocking neighbours. They suit users who need to connect legacy USB-A gear to recent laptops, tablets or phones.

Sustained throughput on USB 3.0 link

The adapters operate under the USB 3.0 protocol, so bulk endpoints maintain their rated signalling rate during extended file transfers rather than throttling after a short burst. Aluminium housings conduct heat away from the internal transceiver, helping the link stay stable when moving multi-gigabyte datasets. No active cooling is required and the passive design adds no audible noise to the workspace.

Practical limits of the USB 3.0 interface

The USB 3.0 interface caps theoretical throughput at 5 Gbps, so real-world copy speeds top out well below that ceiling due to protocol overhead and device constraints. The adapters do not add DisplayPort alt-mode or Thunderbolt tunnelling, so video output and PCIe expansion remain unsupported. They also cannot supply more bus power than the host port allows, limiting use with high-draw peripherals.

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Specifications

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Product typeUSB to DisplayPort Adapters

Questions about this item

Does the adapter generate heat or draw noticeable power when used continuously with a USB 3.0 drive?

The compact aluminum alloy body stays cool during extended transfers because the USB 3.0 interface limits power draw to the port's standard rating.

Which host ports must my laptop or phone already provide for these adapters to function?

Each adapter requires a USB-C or Thunderbolt 3 port on the host device; the four-pack simply lets you populate up to four such ports simultaneously.

Will the adapter work reliably with older USB-A flash drives and hard disks I already own?

Yes, the USB 3.0 female socket is backward compatible with legacy USB-A storage, so existing thumb drives and external disks connect without extra drivers.

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