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Small USB-C female to USB-A male adapter with a compact rectangular body

BUCIER

BUCIER USB-C 3.1 Female to USB 3.0 A Male Adapter

SKU CH-PF9C-0A8PH

Converts a USB-C 3.1 female port to a USB 3.0 male connector for data transfer and charging

  • Connection typeLighting Connector to USB A
  • USB 3.1 female port accepts Type-C cables and devices
  • USB 3.0 male plug connects to standard USB-A hosts
  • Up to 5 Gbps transfer speed with USB 3.0 protocol
  • Plug-and-play operation requires no driver installation
  • Compact portable design for easy transport

USB-C 3.1 to USB 3.0 adapter

This adapter converts a USB-C 3.1 female port into a USB 3.0 type-A male plug. It lets you connect USB-C cables, hubs, drives or mobile devices to a standard USB-A port on a laptop, charger or desktop. The unit is compact and requires no driver installation.

Practical limits of the USB 3.0 interface

Data transfer runs at up to 5 Gbps, but the adapter cannot exceed the speed of the host USB-A port. If the host port is limited to an earlier revision, the connection will fall back to that lower rate. The adapter also does not add any charging protocol beyond what the host already provides.

Installation and common issues

Simply insert the USB-A male end into the host and plug your USB-C device into the female socket; the connection is recognised immediately. The most frequent problem is expecting a speed boost from the adapter itself, which only passes through the host port's native capability. A loose fit on worn USB-A ports can also cause intermittent contact.

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Price $9.99
Cheaper than about 88% of the 15,227 comparable items (median $14.99).

Specifications

Ports & slots
Connection typeLighting Connector to USB A

Questions about this item

Which connector combination should I choose for my USB-C device and USB-A port?

This adapter provides a USB 3.1 Type-C female port on one end and a USB 3.0 Type-A male plug on the other, letting you connect a Type-C cable or device to a standard USB-A socket.

What does the 5 Gbps figure mean when I use this adapter with my laptop?

The adapter supports USB 3.0 protocol up to 5 Gbps, but the actual transfer speed is limited by the USB-A port on your laptop or charger; if that port is USB 3.0 you can reach the maximum 5 Gbps rate.

Does the USB 3.1 female port limit what I can plug into the adapter?

The USB 3.1 Type-C female connector accepts any Type-C male plug — cables, hubs, flash drives or Lightning cables — and the link runs at USB 3.0 speeds capped by the host's USB-A port.

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