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Black 3m USB 3.0 cable with blue Type A and Type B male connectors

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Cables To Go 54175 USB 3.0 A Male to B Male cable 3m

SKU CH-EHG2-1RH9T MPN 54175

A 3 m USB 3.0 Type A to Type B cable delivering up to 4.8 Gbps with foil and braid shielding for printers, scanners and hard drive enclosures

  • Connection typeUSB A to USB B
  • Connector count2
  • Connector detailsConnector 1: USB 3.0 Type A Male Connector 2: USB 3.0 Type B
  • Connector genderMale to Male
  • Plug typePlug Type “A” (USA, Canada, Mexico, Japan)
  • Product typeUSB 3.0
  • SuperSpeed up to 4.8 Gbps with USB 3.0 compliant hardware
  • Ten times faster than USB 2.0 at 480 Mbps
  • Foil and braid shielding cuts EMI/RFI interference
  • Twisted-pair construction reduces crosstalk for error-free transfer
  • Blue overmolded connectors identify USB 3.0 compatibility

The 3-metre USB 3.0 A-to-B cable

This three-metre cable links a USB 3.0 Type-A host port to a Type-B peripheral such as a printer, scanner or hard-drive enclosure. It is built for users who need the full 4.8 Gbps SuperSpeed rate over a longer run than standard cables allow. The male-to-male connectors are moulded and colour-coded blue for quick identification. It works with both PC and Mac systems without extra drivers.

Practical limits of the USB 3.0 interface

The cable delivers up to 4.8 Gbps bandwidth and 900 mA power when both ends connect to USB 3.0 compliant hardware. Type-A plugs remain backwards compatible with USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 ports, though speed drops to 480 Mbps and power to 500 mA. Using a USB 2.0 cable on a USB 3.0 device will also restrict transfer to the slower rate. The ten-times throughput gain over USB 2.0 only applies with a full SuperSpeed link.

Shielded construction and daily handling

Foil and braid shielding plus twisted-pair wiring reduce EMI, RFI and crosstalk for error-free transfers at full speed. The overmoulded strain relief protects the solder joints during repeated insertion and cable routing. At 167.8 g the cable is light enough for desktop use but substantial enough to resist accidental tugs. The fixed three-metre length suits setups where the peripheral sits away from the host, but it cannot be shortened or extended without adding another connection point.

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Price $13.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameC2G
Model name54175
Product typeUSB 3.0
Product colorBlack
Ports & slots
Connection typeUSB A to USB B
Connector count2
Connector detailsConnector 1: USB 3.0 Type A Male
Connector 2: USB 3.0 Type B Male
Connector genderMale to Male
Power
Plug typePlug Type “A” (USA, Canada, Mexico, Japan)
Size & build
Overall length3m
Shipping weight0.16 kg
Package size240 × 137 × 41 mm

Questions about this item

What length should I choose for a USB 3.0 A-to-B cable running from a desktop to a nearby printer?

This cable is 3 m (9.8 ft) long, giving enough reach for a desk-to-peripheral link without excess slack.

What does the 4.8 Gbps rating actually deliver when I plug it in?

With a USB 3.0 host and device you can move large files at up to 4.8 Gbps, roughly ten times the 480 Mbps ceiling of USB 2.0.

Does the USB 3.0 Type-B connector limit speed or power compared to a Type-A port?

The Type-B end carries the same 4.8 Gbps signal and up to 900 mA power as the Type-A end; both are fully USB 3.0 compliant.

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