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Black USB 2.0 A Male to Mini-B Male cable 16.4 ft

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Cables To Go 29653 USB 2.0 A Male to Mini-B Male cable 16.4 ft 5 m black

SKU CH-RAPY-J1CND MPN 29653

Connects USB Mini-B devices to a Type-A port with 16.4 ft reach and 480 Mbps speed

  • Connection typeUSB A to Mini USB
  • Connector count2
  • Connector detailsConnector 1: USB Type A Male Connector 2: USB Type Mini-b Ma
  • Plug typePlug Type “A” (USA, Canada, Mexico, Japan)
  • Product typeUSB
  • Product colorBlack
  • High-speed data up to 480 Mbps with USB 2.0 support
  • 24k gold-plated connectors resist corrosion for reliable connections
  • Dual foil and braid shielding cuts EMI/RFI interference
  • Ultra-flexible jacket simplifies routing and installation
  • 4 ft length links Mini-B devices to PC or Mac

Cable purpose and compatibility

This C2G 29653 USB 2.0 cable connects devices with a Mini-B 5-pin port to a standard USB Type-A host such as a PC, hub or Mac. It supports high-speed transfers at 480 Mbps and remains backwards compliant with USB 1.1 at 12 Mbps and USB 1.0 at 1.5 Mbps. The 16.4 ft length suits setups where the peripheral sits far from the host. Plug-and-play operation requires no driver installation for most operating systems.

Sustained transfer behaviour

Dual foil and braid shielding combined with twisted-pair construction reduces EMI/RFI interference and crosstalk during extended data sessions. Two 24 AWG and two 28 AWG heavy-duty conductors deliver stable current to the attached device over the full 5 m run. Gold-plated contacts resist corrosion that could degrade signal integrity over time. The ultra-flexible jacket eases routing without kinking, preserving consistent performance.

Upgrade context and limits

This cable replaces shorter or unshielded Mini-B leads that suffer from voltage drop or noise on longer runs. The 5 m span is the practical ceiling for USB 2.0 without active extension, so runs beyond this distance need a powered repeater or hub. It does not serve devices that require USB 3.0 bandwidth or a Micro-B, Type-C or proprietary connector. Builders needing multiple simultaneous Mini-B connections must use a hub.

How it compares

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Price $21.99
Pricier than about 81% of the 15,227 comparable items (median $14.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameC2G
Model name29653
Product typeUSB
Product colorBlack
Ports & slots
Connection typeUSB A to Mini USB
Connector count2
Connector detailsConnector 1: USB Type A Male
Connector 2: USB Type Mini-b Male (5-pin)
Power
Plug typePlug Type “A” (USA, Canada, Mexico, Japan)
Size & build
Shipping weight0.29 kg
Package size178 × 165 × 25 mm

Questions about this item

Does the 16.4 ft length add noticeable heat or power draw when the cable runs all day?

The cable is passive copper with 24 AWG and 28 AWG conductors, so it adds no heat or power consumption of its own; the host port supplies the same 5 V current regardless of length.

What port must my computer already have for this 29653 cable to work?

Your computer needs a standard USB Type-A port; the other end plugs into any device with a 5-pin Mini-B connector such as older cameras, external drives or GPS units.

Will this 480 Mbps cable slow down if I keep using it with a USB 1.1 hub?

It is backwards compliant with USB 1.1 at 12 Mbps and USB 1.0 at 1.5 Mbps, so the cable simply runs at the hub's slower speed without errors.

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