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CERRXIAN USB 3.0 Type A male to Type C female adapter cable 3ft

CERRXIAN 8541671140 USB 3.0 Type A Male to Type C Female Adapter 3ft

SKU CH-TBFX-M60WF

Adds a USB-C female port to a USB-A device for connecting USB-C peripherals at up to 5 Gbps

  • Cable lengthFeet
  • Adapter typeUSB Type A
  • First connectorUSB Type A
  • Second connectorUSB Type A
  • Units per package1
  • Product typeUSB Type A
  • Adds USB-C port to legacy USB-A devices for modern peripheral connectivity
  • 5Gbps USB 3.0 data transfer speed enables fast file syncing
  • Three-foot cable length provides comfortable reach for desk setups
  • Reversible USB-C connector inserts either way for hassle-free plugging
  • Compact 32-gram adapter weighs almost nothing in a laptop bag

USB 3.0 Type-A to Type-C adapter for legacy ports

This adapter adds a USB Type-C female port to a computer that only has Type-A sockets. It lets you connect a USB-C flash drive, card reader, hub, keyboard, mouse or PC camera without replacing the host machine. The three-foot cable gives extra reach for desk setups. It is not intended for video output or laptop charging.

Thermals noise and power draw in normal use

The unit draws power directly from the host Type-A port and has no active cooling or fan. Because it is a passive copper cable, it produces no audible noise and adds negligible heat to the system. Power consumption stays within the limits of the USB 3.0 port it plugs into.

Reversible USB-C connector

The bundled Type-C female socket accepts the plug in either orientation, so there is no wrong way to insert a cable. No driver installation is required on supported operating systems; the adapter works immediately after connection. It does not carry video signals or support proprietary laptop chargers.

How it compares

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Price $10.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameCERRXIAN
Model name8541671140
Part number43235-31621
Product typeUSB Type A
Product color3 ft (0.91 m)
Adapter typeUSB Type A
Ports & slots
First connectorUSB Type A
Second connectorUSB Type A
Size & build
Cable lengthFeet
Product weight0.032 kg
In the box
Units per package1

Questions about this item

How do I plug the 3 ft USB 3.0 Type A male end into my laptop without forcing it?

Align the rectangular Type A plug with the port, insert straight in until it seats, then connect your USB-C cable into the female end; the reversible USB-C side removes orientation guesswork.

What upkeep does the 0.032 kg adapter need over time?

No scheduled maintenance; keep the connectors free of dust and debris, and avoid sharp bends near the strain relief to preserve the 5 Gbps data path.

What limit appears first when I run sustained 5 Gbps transfers through this 3 ft adapter?

The USB 3.0 5 Gbps signalling ceiling is the bottleneck; cable length and connector quality are within spec, so throughput caps at the interface rating.

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