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Black 3 ft USB 3.0 Type A male-to-male cable, 5.5 mm diameter, gold-plated connectors

DTECH USB 3.0 Type A Male to Male Cable 3 ft Black

SKU CH-ZHGE-T2Z19

A 3 ft USB 3.0 Type A male-to-male cable for 5 Gbps data transfer between peripherals and a host, not for charging or direct computer-to-computer links

  • Rated speed5 Gbit/s
  • Cable length3 ft (0.91 m)
  • Connector count2
  • Connector genderMale-to-Male
  • Build detailsCopper
  • Product typeUSB
  • Up to 5 Gbps data transfer with USB 3.0 devices
  • Gold-plated connectors and double shielding reduce signal interference
  • 3 ft length suits tight spaces and short runs
  • Backwards compatible with USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 ports
  • Grip treads on plugs make insertion and removal easier

Short USB 3.0 A-to-A Data Cable

The DTECH USB 3.0 Type A Male to Male Cable spans 3 ft and is built for SuperSpeed data transfer up to 5 Gbps. It connects peripherals with a USB-A female port such as hard drive enclosures, printers, modems or cameras to a host computer. Gold-plated connectors, 22/28AWG copper conductors and double foil-and-braid shielding preserve signal integrity. This is a data cable only; it does not carry charging current.

Suitable Uses and Limitations

The cable suits users extending a USB 3.0 link via a keystone jack or coupler and anyone needing a slim 5.5 mm diameter lead for tight spaces. Grip treads on the plugs make insertion and removal easy. It is not for charging devices, nor for linking two computers directly. Buyers who need power delivery or a host-to-host connection should look at a different cable type.

Decisive Specification

The single specification that decides fit is the USB 3.0 Type A Male-to-Male connector arrangement combined with a 5 Gbps SuperSpeed rating. Both the host and the peripheral must present USB-A female ports and support USB 3.0 to achieve the rated throughput; otherwise the link falls back to USB 2.0 or 1.1 speeds.

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

Specifications

Product
Brand nameDTECH
Model nameMale to male USB cable 3 ft
Product typeUSB
Product colorBlack
Performance
Rated speed5 Gbit/s
Ports & slots
Connector count2
Connector genderMale-to-Male
Size & build
Cable length3 ft (0.91 m)
Overall length3 ft (0.91 m)
Build detailsCopper

Questions about this item

Should I choose the 3 ft length or a longer cable for my external hard drive enclosure?

The 3 ft length works well for desk setups where the enclosure sits close to the computer; pick a longer cable only if you need more reach.

What does the 5 Gbps rating mean when I plug this into my laptop and drive?

You can expect up to 5 Gbps transfer speed when both the laptop port and the drive are USB 3.0 compliant; otherwise it falls back to USB 2.0 or 1.1 speeds.

Does the USB 3.0 Type A male-to-male interface limit what I can connect?

The cable only links a USB Type A female port on a peripheral to a USB Type A host port; it cannot connect two computers directly.

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